Sticker | neaLaN (Holo) | Rio 2022

This is a Holo Autograph for neaLaN, issued for Evil Geniuses as part of the Rio 2022 Challengers Autograph Capsule tied to IEM Rio 2022. It is an autograph sticker rather than a team or community design, and it carries the in-game Exotic rarity label along with Holo finish credit from Valve.

Holo sits above the paper baseline in the finish ladder for this set and is regarded as a premium film compared with the base paper option. It is a step below the very top films in the hobby hierarchy but clearly elevated over standard prints, which is why collectors treat it as a distinct tier within the capsule lineup.

Collectors chase the Holo because it materially changes the presentation of the autograph, increasing visibility and contrast on weapon crafts versus the paper version. Given the finish rank as a premium film, it attracts attention from buyers who prefer signatures that read cleanly in-game and photograph well on crafted weapons.

The sticker bears neaLaN's autograph and is tied to his slot on Evil Geniuses, which anchors the signature to a known roster identity. Full provenance is attached to this piece, so the autograph comes with confirmed origin information that matters to collectors who prioritize authenticated supply lines.

This autograph was released through the Rio 2022 Challengers Autograph Capsule, which defines the sticker's siblings and the pack ladder it sits in. Coming from that capsule ties it to the broader Rio 2022 release and the set of autograph designs distributed alongside it.

Once applied to a weapon the sticker can be scraped thinner through in-game slots and it is destroyed if removed, so every craft or adjustment consumes a physical copy. Clean, unapplied stock therefore only shrinks over time as each craft or application is one-way and permanent.

The sticker carries an Exotic in-game rarity while sitting within a high rarity tier from a collector perspective, placing it well above common grade stickers. That classification underpins attention from collectors who focus on scarcer autograph pieces inside a capsule.

Collectors favor Holo autographs like this for headshot-side placements and signature showcases where the film's sheen plays off weapon finishes, making the signature legible and visually striking. Because each craft destroys a copy, demand for pristine Holo autographs feeds into preference for unused stock when planning a high-end craft.

This piece is part of the IEM Rio 2022 release cycle and sits with other autographs and capsule releases from that set era. Its standing is defined by its tie to Rio 2022 and the autograph capsule distribution rather than any earlier or later sticker waves.