Mirage skins often lean flashy; Hy Lizard goes the opposite way. The whole gun reads as green-and-black reptile armor—no holo tricks, just a straight “scales welded onto metal” vibe. That makes it an easy pick if you are finishing the 2021 Mirage Collection or want a low-key daily Bizon that still has texture when you spin it in inspect.

Verdict: Strong value-for-collection slot. Rarity is consumer grade and floats cap at 0.5, so market prices usually stay forgiving. Buy for set cohesion and inspect fun, not for flex.

Release & where it drops

• Release: September 21, 2021 (same wave as the 2021 Mirage Collection).
• Sources: Collection drops, plus Mirage Souvenir Packages from Majors—Stockholm 2021, Antwerp & Rio 2022, Paris 2023, Copenhagen & Shanghai 2024, Austin & Budapest 2025.
• Budget tip: Souvenir pack timing and Steam / C5GAME listings for sibling Mirage skins often move together; watch both if you are set-building on a tight budget.

What you are buying (facts)

| Item | Detail |
|------|--------|
| Finish name | Hy Lizard |
| Method | Hydrographic |
| Rarity | Consumer Grade |
| Float range | 0.00 – 0.50 (Factory New through lower Field-Tested) |

Wear dulls the green/black punch: high float = softer contrast; low float = sharper scale edges. There is no extra gem-style gradient—appeal is pure animal camo.

Inspect checklist (do not skip)

1. Rotate in game inspect—the official blurb is one line (“green and black lizard scales”); the layers only show when you turn the gun.
2. Pattern continuity: Check mag, stock, and barrel for breaks where scales feel “cut off.”
3. Same float, different templates: Under ~0.40, seed changes how dense patches look; cheap listings can hide muddy gray blacks.
4. If funds are tight: Prioritize listings with crisp dark outlines and even scale flow over chasing the lowest float number alone.

Expert mutterings

<i>Yeah, the scales are painted on—meaning shows up in the little overlaps, not in a screenshot thumbnail.</i>

• Pairing with other 2021 Mirage pieces keeps your loadout visually consistent and usually makes reselling less painful.
• This is not an investment skin; it is a set piece + inspect toy. Treat FN/ low FT as cosmetic premium, not rarity premium.
• When comparing C5GAME vs Steam, filter by float band first, then open inspect screenshots—consumer grade listings multiply fast and quality varies wildly.

Bottom line: Hy Lizard earns its spot as an honest, readable Mirage bio skin. Spend five minutes in inspect before checkout; your wallet and your Mirage theme both thank you.