Sticker | mezii (Holo) | Rio 2022

This is the Holo autograph for mezii, produced for the Rio 2022 Contenders Autograph Capsule and tied to his Fnatic identity at IEM Rio 2022. It is an autograph sticker, not a team or community decal, and carries Valve's designer credit as part of the capsule release. The piece reads as a signed game-worn emblem rather than a simple team tag.

The sticker wears a Holo finish, which sits above the base paper film in the set's finish ladder and below the most exclusive films. Holo adds iridescent depth to the autograph line and changes how the signature and team colours catch light when viewed at angle. For collectors this is the obvious upgrade if you prefer a reflective signature without stepping into the highest-tier specialty films.

This item lives in the budget bracket of the autograph ladder, which means it is more reachable than premium or grail-level autographs while still carrying collectible appeal. Full provenance and the Holo finish keep it attractive to players who want a signed Fnatic piece without chasing top-tier scarcity. Expect it to behave like a starter autograph for fans and long-term holders who value event-linked signatures.

The sticker is tied to IEM Rio 2022 and was released as part of the Rio 2022 Contenders Autograph Capsule. Event provenance matters because the capsule name stays with the sticker forever and that association is how collectors sort and compare autographs across sets. Having IEM Rio 2022 on the readout is what places this among other event-specific releases.

Capsules for tournaments stop being issued after the event, so the print run for this Rio 2022 capsule is fixed and will not increase. That makes every unapplied copy part of a closed supply where only applied-to-weapons examples or lost/removed copies can change the available pool. Over time clean stock thins as more are applied, traded into inventories, or sit in private collections.

An applied sticker is glued to a weapon and effectively removed from the clean supply; condition issues from applying are another factor collectors weigh. Unapplied, clean examples preserve centering and edges and remain eligible for crafting or later resale in the original state. For autograph collectors the distinction between applied and clean often drives selection more than mid-market finish nuances.

What keeps eyes on this piece is the combination of a Fnatic autograph, clear provenance to IEM Rio 2022, and the Holo upgrade over paper. Those three elements together make it a logical long-term hold for collectors who prefer event-linked signatures without the volatility of the very top film tiers. If you want a signed Fnatic decal tied to that event, this sits neatly as a durable, lower-barrier entry.

Holo autographs like this one read well on darker finishes and mid-contrast weapon skins because the reflective film lets the signature lift off the background. Collectors crafting loadouts favor Holo signatures on rifles and gloves where the iridescence can catch in screenshots and highlight reels. That real-world demand for application on popular weapon canvases feeds back into desirability for clean examples when players decide to swap or sell.

When buying, prioritise an unapplied, well-centered Holo copy with intact edges and clear autograph ink. The live price block on this page shows current market value and is the place to check how the budget bracket is trading right now. Verify the Rio 2022 Contenders Autograph Capsule provenance and the Fnatic/mezii readout before committing to a trade or purchase.