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About Sticker Howling Dawn

Sticker Howling Dawn features a red-and-white graphic of a snarling wolf head with flames extending from its muzzle in a bold, aggressive design. Among CS2 stickers, it is especially notable for its contraband rarity and for using one of the game’s most recognizable sticker artworks.

Release & Source

The Sticker | Howling Dawn was originally released as part of Community Sticker Capsule 1 in May 2014. It shares its artwork with the M4A4 | Howl, and shortly after launch Valve discovered the design infringed on third-party copyright, reclassifying the sticker to Contraband rarity and removing it from the capsule's drop pool. It is one of only two Contraband-rarity items in CS2 — alongside the M4A4 | Howl — making it one of the rarest and most valuable stickers in the game's history.

Rarity

RarityContraband
Drop Chance~80%

The Sticker Howling Dawn is a Contraband-tier sticker with an estimated drop chance of ~80% per capsule, making it one of the more common stickers in CS2.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you get the Sticker Howling Dawn in CS2?

Sticker Howling Dawn is a discontinued Contraband sticker, so it does not drop from active capsules or collections in CS2. The only practical way to get one now is through the Steam Community Market or third-party marketplaces where existing supply is being resold.

When was the Sticker Howling Dawn released?

Sticker Howling Dawn was added to CS:GO in 2014 during the same period as the original Howl-related content. Its release is tied to one of the most well-known contraband item histories in Counter-Strike, which is why it remains unusually scarce compared with standard stickers.

What skins work well for a Sticker Howling Dawn craft in CS2?

Sticker Howling Dawn fits best on red, black, and orange skins where the wolf graphic stays readable. Common pairings include M4A4 Howl for theme matching, AK-47 Bloodsport for its red-white layout, USP-S Kill Confirmed for similar tones, and Desert Eagle Code Red for a cleaner red base.

Is Sticker Howling Dawn still available from a capsule?

No, Sticker Howling Dawn is not available from any active sticker capsule in CS2. It was removed from normal acquisition, so market supply comes only from older inventories and listings rather than new unboxings.