Sticker | ANNIHILATION (Glitter) | Rio 2022

This is the Glitter autograph for ANNIHILATION released inside the Rio 2022 Contenders Autograph Capsule, a player-signed sticker for IHC Esports. It is an autograph sticker, not a team or community design, and carries the designer credit to Valve with full provenance recorded by the capsule.

Glitter sits above basic Paper in the finish ladder for the set and occupies a premium film slot relative to the base print. Think of it as a visible upgrade in film and sparkle compared with Paper, positioned below the topmost collector-only finishes that some sets occasionally include.

This sticker is listed in the budget price tier while carrying a mid rarity tier, which places it as an attainable Glitter autograph rather than an out-of-reach grail. For a collector that wants a signed Glitter with documented provenance, it offers a practical entry point within the Glitter tier.

The sticker is tied to IEM Rio 2022 and comes specifically from the Rio 2022 Contenders Autograph Capsule. Event provenance matters because the capsule origin is how the print run is defined and how collectors track applied versus clean examples from that release.

Supply is fixed to the contents of the Rio 2022 Contenders Autograph Capsule, so no new clean copies are produced after the capsule drops. That fixed print combined with eventual wear from applied copies is what creates a permanent thinning of available clean stock over time.

An applied copy is already stuck to a weapon and cannot be returned to clean stock, while an unapplied copy remains available for display, trade, or a future craft. Condition and an unapplied status matter because collectors prize clean stock for trading and for pristine crafts where placement and film integrity are important.

Collectors will gravitate to this piece for the combination of an autograph, Glitter film, and full capsule provenance from Rio 2022. Those elements make it a logical long-term hold for someone building a player-specific or film-focused collection without chasing top-tier grails.

Glitter finishes show differently depending on placement and weapon base; signatures in contrasting areas tend to read better under game lighting. For crafts, a Glitter autograph like ANNIHILATION's benefits from flat, uncluttered panels where the sparkle and ink remain legible and the film interacts cleanly with the skin.

When sourcing a clean copy you want an unapplied sticker in Glitter finish and full provenance from the Rio 2022 Contenders Autograph Capsule. Check the live price block on the listing for current market values and verify the sticker's provenance and condition before committing.