★ POWER INDEX 2026Updated May 2026 · 30 teams · 1,400+ match lines · HLTV-verified

The Global CS2 Power IndexThe Brutal Truth Behind HLTV Points

HLTV ranks who won yesterday, not who's dangerous today.
Our index combines form, map pool, and roster stability across 30 active rosters.
Vitality tops the consensus. G2 valuation is a trap.

Editorial note: Independent analysis. Data sourced from HLTV, PandaScore, and proprietary match tracking. Not financial advice.
Power Index · Form + Market Edge · 90-Day Window
31 teams indexed · Page 2/2
#17
B8 logo
B8 logo
B8
🛡 TIER B

s1mple's organisation. Roster is gritty but raw — small underdog edges in qualifier brackets only.

Dude Score
5.3/10
90-Day ROI
+1.4%
underdog · 90d
BACK IN BLUEAnalysis
#18
paiN logo
paiN logo
paiN
🛡 TIER B

biguzera carry-mode dependency. South American circuit kings, struggle vs Tier-1 EU. Live betting only.

Dude Score
5.1/10
90-Day ROI
-0.8%
live in-play · 90d
BRING THE PAINAnalysis
#19
Monte logo
Monte logo
Monte
📉 SLUMPING

Rebuild mode after roster shuffle. Bymas is the only consistent piece. Fade until veto data stabilises.

Dude Score
4.9/10
90-Day ROI
-2.3%
fade value · 90d
MOUNTAIN UPAnalysis
#20
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9z logo
9z
🛡 TIER B

Argentina's flagship roster. dgt is genuinely top-30 AWPer. Underdog ROI in SA brackets is small but real.

Dude Score
4.8/10
90-Day ROI
+0.9%
underdog · 90d
#21
HEROIC logo
HEROIC logo
HEROIC
📉 SLUMPING

Brand equity is louder than results. Slumping. Roster shuffle inevitable — fade until next transfer window.

Dude Score
4.6/10
90-Day ROI
-3.4%
fade value · 90d
ALWAYS HEROICAnalysis
#22
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BetBoom
🛡 TIER C

Boombl4 IGL setup with mixed CIS firepower. Erratic. Only viable as live underdog when down a map.

Dude Score
4.4/10
90-Day ROI
-1.1%
live in-play · 90d
BOOM TIMEAnalysis
#23
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Legacy logo
Legacy
🛡 TIER C

Young Brazilian project. dumau is a name to circle. Plus money in SA qualifiers; pass elsewhere.

Dude Score
4.2/10
90-Day ROI
+1.6%
underdog · 90d
LEAVE A LEGACYAnalysis
#24
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Imperial logo
Imperial
📉 SLUMPING

Post-FalleN rebuild. Big names, small results. The market still over-rates the brand — short fade.

Dude Score
4.0/10
90-Day ROI
-2.1%
fade value · 90d
FALLEN'S RETURNAnalysis
#25
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M80 logo
M80
🛡 TIER C

Mid-table NA grinder. Swisher anchors; rest are role players. Underdog ROI is essentially flat.

Dude Score
3.9/10
90-Day ROI
-0.4%
underdog · 90d
#26
GamerLegion logo
GamerLegion logo
GamerLegion
📉 SLUMPING

Snax-REZ veteran reunion. Looked great on paper, results say otherwise. Fade in BO3 closing lines.

Dude Score
3.7/10
90-Day ROI
-3.8%
fade value · 90d
FOR GLORYAnalysis
#27
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Wildcard logo
Wildcard
🛡 TIER C

NA up-and-comer. Cxzi has stage IP. Long-shot underdog plays only — never as favourite.

Dude Score
3.6/10
90-Day ROI
+0.2%
underdog · 90d
WILD ONESAnalysis
#28
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MIBR logo
MIBR
📉 SLUMPING

Storied org, reset roster. Brand premium still distorts lines — fade favourite tags consistently.

Dude Score
3.4/10
90-Day ROI
-4.2%
fade value · 90d
MADE IN BRAZILAnalysis
#29
ENCE logo
ENCE logo
ENCE
📉 SLUMPING

Finnish-Danish hybrid in transition. GLAVE IGL still figuring it out. Pass on most lines.

Dude Score
3.2/10
90-Day ROI
-2.7%
fade value · 90d
TALK ENCEAnalysis
#30
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Nemesis logo
Nemesis
🛡 TIER C

CIS qualifier roster. Anonymous on tape. Tiny underdog edge in regional brackets — niche only.

Dude Score
3.0/10
90-Day ROI
+1.1%
underdog · 90d
NEVER FORGETAnalysis
#31
EYEBALLERS logo
EYEBALLERS logo
EYEBALLERS
🛡 TIER C

JW-led nostalgia project. Sweden's last semi-relevant roster. Live underdog on Mirage only.

Dude Score
2.9/10
90-Day ROI
-1.9%
live in-play · 90d
ALL EYESAnalysis
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About This Index
Power Index scores blend HLTV ratings, 90-day match data, roster stability, and map pool analysis across 30 active CS2 rosters. Updated monthly. Independent editorial intelligence — not financial or betting advice.