|

Operation Hydra Case

$58.21•44.4% ROI
Live RTP Stats

Open a case to see stats.

Case Contents (42 items)

Gloves (25)

0.01%
★ Hand Wraps | Slaughter
★ Hand Wraps | SlaughterExtraordinary Hand Wraps
$274.75 - $1,743.94
0.01%
★ Bloodhound Gloves | Bronzed
★ Bloodhound Gloves | BronzedExtraordinary Bloodhound Gloves
$109.21 - $999.01
0.01%
★ Moto Gloves | Cool Mint
★ Moto Gloves | Cool MintExtraordinary Moto Gloves
$235.49 - $1,799.99

Weapon Skins (17)

0.32%
Five-SeveN | Hyper Beast
Five-SeveN | Hyper BeastCovert Pistol
$147.66 - $796.32
0.32%
AWP | Oni Taiji
AWP | Oni TaijiCovert Sniper Rifle
$404.06 - $1,786.50
1.067%
M4A4 | Hellfire
M4A4 | HellfireClassified Rifle
$126.50 - $805.00
1.067%
Dual Berettas | Cobra Strike
Dual Berettas | Cobra StrikeClassified Pistol
$74.76 - $353.33
1.067%
Galil AR | Sugar Rush
Galil AR | Sugar RushClassified Rifle
$69.00 - $398.07
3.196%
P90 | Death Grip
P90 | Death GripRestricted SMG
$18.45 - $82.37
3.196%
P250 | Red Rock
P250 | Red RockRestricted Pistol
$16.00 - $73.69
3.196%
AK-47 | Orbit Mk01
AK-47 | Orbit Mk01Restricted Rifle
$42.08 - $224.52
3.196%
SSG 08 | Death's Head
SSG 08 | Death's HeadRestricted Sniper Rifle
$21.38 - $65.00
3.196%
P2000 | Woodsman
P2000 | WoodsmanRestricted Pistol
$19.84 - $72.74
11.417%
UMP-45 | Metal Flowers
UMP-45 | Metal FlowersMil-Spec SMG
$4.98 - $16.37
11.417%
MAC-10 | Aloha
MAC-10 | AlohaMil-Spec SMG
$5.29 - $28.34
11.417%
FAMAS | Macabre
FAMAS | MacabreMil-Spec Rifle
$3.37 - $25.30
11.417%
Tec-9 | Cut Out
Tec-9 | Cut OutMil-Spec Pistol
$5.88 - $51.60
11.417%
M4A1-S | Briefing
M4A1-S | BriefingMil-Spec Rifle
$7.87 - $130.82
11.417%
USP-S | Blueprint
USP-S | BlueprintMil-Spec Pistol
$6.44 - $175.02
11.417%
MAG-7 | Hard Water
MAG-7 | Hard WaterMil-Spec Shotgun
$4.94 - $19.59

Operation Hydra Case — Free CS2 Case Simulator

Open the Operation Hydra Case with Valve's exact drop rates — 0.26% for gloves. Real odds, real item pool, zero risk.

$58.21
Market Price
85%
Popularity
4.4 ★
9.7K votes
0.26%
Gloves odds
44.4%
Expected ROI

Drop Rates & Rarity(42 items)

Extraordinary (Knives/Gloves)25
0.26%
Covert2
0.64%
Classified3
3.20%
Restricted5
15.98%
Mil-Spec Grade7
79.92%

About the Operation Hydra Case

The Operation Hydra Case landed on May 23, 2017 with the “Operation Hydra” update, marking Container Series #208. Inside, you'll find 42 skins spread across 5 rarity tiers. The chase items are the 6 gloves across 25 finishes sitting at the top with a 0.26% drop chance. The most valuable drop is the ★ Driver Gloves | Crimson Weave, worth up to $1,999.32 on the Steam Market.

Currently sitting at 85% popularity, the Operation Hydra Case ranks among the most sought-after containers in CS2. The community rates it 4.4/5 across 9.7K votes. Notable pro players who own it include rush, spiidi, ethan.

On the Steam Market, the Operation Hydra Case trades at around $58.21. Factor in the $2.49 key and each opening runs you $60.70. Not sure it's worth the key? Open it here first — same odds, zero cost.

Based on current Steam Market prices and real drop rates, the Operation Hydra Case sits at 44.4% ROI — for every $60.70 you spend (case + key), the average return is about $26.98 in items. Like most weapon cases, the math favors Valve — but a gloves pull flips the equation entirely. That's the gamble.

Key Facts

  • •Gloves: 0.26% drop rate
  • •StatTrak™ variants: 10% chance on eligible tiers
  • •Top item: ★ Driver Gloves | Crimson Weave — up to $1,999.32
  • •Expected ROI: 44.4% ($26.98 EV per $60.70 opening incl. key)
  • •Free simulator — real drop rates, no money required
  • •Every opening is independent — past results don't change future odds

FAQ

What items are in the Operation Hydra Case?▼
The Operation Hydra Case contains 42 skins across 5 rarity tiers: 25 ★ Rare Special, 2 Covert, 3 Classified, 5 Restricted, 7 Mil-Spec. That includes 6 gloves across 25 finishes at the top. Market values range from $3.37 up to $1,547.97.
How do I open the Operation Hydra Case for free?▼
You can open the Operation Hydra Case right here on our Case Opening Simulator — it runs Valve's exact drop probabilities so every unboxing feels realistic. You can also check the expected ROI and per-item odds before you open. No account, no download, and no Steam login needed.
Are the Operation Hydra Case drop rates realistic?▼
Yes. We use the exact drop probabilities Valve publishes for CS2 containers. For the Operation Hydra Case, that means gloves at 0.26% per opening. Every tier matches the real in-game odds.
What are the gloves drop rates in the Operation Hydra Case?▼
Gloves drop at 0.26% per opening — roughly 1 in 1 in 385 tries. The Operation Hydra Case has 6 gloves across 25 finishes, so each individual one is even rarer.
What is the most valuable skin in the Operation Hydra Case?▼
The ★ Driver Gloves | Crimson Weave is the top pull, valued at up to $1,999.32 on the Steam Market.
When was the Operation Hydra Case added to CS2?▼
The Operation Hydra Case was added to the game on May 23, 2017, alongside the "Operation Hydra" update. It is classified as Container Series #208. It replaced the Spectrum Case as the newest case.
How much does the Operation Hydra Case cost on the Steam Market?▼
Around $58.21 at time of writing. Add $2.49 for the key and each opening totals $60.70. You can try it risk-free in our simulator before buying.
What is the expected ROI of the Operation Hydra Case?▼
44.4% — meaning a $60.70 opening (case + key) returns about $26.98 on average. Most value is locked behind the rare special items — the average opening returns less than cost.
Does the Operation Hydra Case have StatTrak™ items?▼
Yes — any non-special skin can drop as StatTrak™ (10% chance), which tracks your kills in-game and typically adds a significant premium to the item's market value.