Nova | Graphite
Restricted Shotgun
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Description: It has been painted in a polygon pattern with metallic paints of various reflectivities over a chrome base coat.
Finish Style: Anodized Multicolored
Finish Catalog: 214
Added: 8 November 2013
Creator: Valve
Update: The Arms Deal 2
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Origin Story
The Nova | Graphite, released on November 8, 2013, as part of The Arms Deal 2 Collection, features an anodized finish with a polygon pattern. This skin is painted with metallic paints of various reflectivities over a chrome base coat, giving it a sleek, faceted graphite and chrome appearance. Its minimalist and reflective design positions it as a clean craft base within its collection. As a Restricted rarity skin from an early legacy case, it holds appeal for collectors seeking to complete the Arms Deal 2 set.
Drop Chance
Nova | Graphite is Restricted, a Purple-tier skin in the upper half of the rarity ladder. From the CS:GO Weapon Case 2: approximately 4.00% per opening (roughly 1 in 25). The 15.98% Restricted tier rate is split across 4 Restricted skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~0.40% from the CS:GO Weapon Case 2 (about 1 in 250). These per-skin odds assume equal weighting within tier — Valve publishes tier rates but doesn't formally confirm even distribution across skins in a tier.
Skin Condition
Float range 0 to 0.12. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear. StatTrak is available in FN, MW. Factory New ($15.91): The chrome base and metallic polygon pattern exhibit maximum gloss and reflectivity, with no visible scratches on main surfaces. Minimal Wear ($16.99): A slight reduction in gloss may be present, particularly on edges and corners, but the overall pattern and color scheme remain intact.
Model
Graphite uses the legacy Nova model, introduced with The Arms Deal 2 on November 8, 2013. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.
How to Obtain
The Nova | Graphite is primarily obtained by opening the CS:GO Weapon Case 2. Since this is a Restricted rarity skin, it can also be acquired through Trade Up Contracts using ten lower-rarity skins from The Arms Deal 2 Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, players can find the Nova | Graphite on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or various case-opening and skin-trading sites.
Price Range
Nova | Graphite ranges from $16.99 (Minimal Wear) to $15.91 (Factory New). StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.
The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $17.26. The all-time median is $1.53. Volume averages 0 trades per day.
Visual Theme
Anodized: It has been painted in a polygon pattern with metallic paints of various reflectivities over a chrome base coat. The skin features dark grey to black graphite tones with lighter metallic grey polygonal segments, creating a reflective, faceted look. In first-person view, the polygonal metallic pattern is most visible on the upper receiver and barrel area. Graphite finishes are generally described as clean, reflective, and minimalistic, often compared favorably to simple dark skins that serve as good sticker bases.
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Sticker Compatibility
The Nova | Graphite's dark, reflective surface with metallic polygons serves as an excellent craft base, allowing stickers to stand out. Cool-toned stickers in blue, teal, cyan, white, silver, or grey complement its sleek metallic aesthetic, while purple or pink holos provide a vibrant contrast. The rear and mid-body sticker slots are most visible in first-person view, making them ideal for showcasing chosen decals.
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