The AK-47 | Fire Serpent is one of Counter-Strike's three original AK-47 flagship finishes (alongside Case Hardened and Redline). Released in the Operation Bravo Collection in September 2013, it depicts a red-orange serpent coiled around the barrel — hand-painted, high-detail, and one of the game's longest-standing collector items. The Operation Bravo Collection is retired, so no new Fire Serpents enter the drop pool.
Fire Serpent trades at $1,500–15,000+ depending on wear and stickers. Factory New examples are the ceiling; Souvenir versions from historic tournaments (especially those with Titan Katowice 2014 Holo stickers, IEM Katowice 2015 combos, or iBUYPOWER Cobblestone-era stickers on the correct sides) have sold for $50,000+ at auction. Regular Fire Serpents without notable sticker crafts still command $1,500–3,000 in Battle-Scarred and $8,000–15,000 in Factory New.
Below are the active Fire Serpent variants in our database with live cross-market prices.
All variants — live prices
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an AK-47 Fire Serpent cost?
Battle-Scarred Fire Serpent trades $1,500–2,500; Well-Worn runs $2,500–4,000; Field-Tested clears $4,000–7,000; Minimal Wear reaches $8,000–12,000; Factory New examples sell for $12,000–20,000+. Sticker-crafted variants with historic Major Holos can multiply these figures 3–10x.
Why is AK-47 Fire Serpent so expensive?
Three drivers: (1) supply is capped — the Operation Bravo Collection was retired years ago, so no new Fire Serpents drop; (2) it is a covert-tier finish, the rarest drop tier; and (3) its artistic reputation as one of the three original iconic AKs (Fire Serpent / Case Hardened / Redline) has cemented long-term collector demand.
What is the difference between regular and Souvenir Fire Serpent?
Souvenir Fire Serpents dropped only from Souvenir Operation Bravo Packages awarded during historic tournaments, carry pinned tournament stickers that cannot be scraped, and are typically 3–20x the price of their regular equivalents. Sticker configuration — the specific pro-player and team stickers pinned — can turn a $10,000 skin into a $100,000+ collectible.
Is AK-47 Fire Serpent a good investment?
Historically yes — Fire Serpent has appreciated 200–500% over the last decade as Operation Bravo Collection supply drained. However, it is a high-price-tag illiquid asset with wide bid-ask spreads (10–20%) and long time-to-sell. Best held for years, not months.
