Nova | Koi
Restricted Shotgun
StatTrak Available
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Found in 1 case & 1 Collection
Prices updated 12 minutes ago
Prices updated 12 minutes ago
Description: It has been custom painted with variegated koi scales.
Finish Style: Custom Paint Job
Finish Catalog: 356
Added: 1 July 2014
Creator: Workshop Submission
Update: Operation Breakout
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Origin Story
The Nova | Koi features variegated koi scales, custom painted across the shotgun's body. This distinctive design, with its orange, red, white, and dark accents, makes it a recognizable skin from The Breakout Collection. Released on July 1, 2014, with Operation Breakout, it quickly became a classic for players seeking a themed shotgun. The skin's aesthetic appeals to those who appreciate Japanese-inspired designs or enjoy building color-coordinated inventories.
Drop Chance
Nova | Koi is Restricted, a Purple-tier skin in the upper half of the rarity ladder. From the Operation Breakout Weapon Case: 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 Operation Breakout Weapon Case (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 0.3. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT. Factory New ($5.09): The variegated koi scales are fully intact and crisp, with strong contrast between the bright orange, red, and white elements across the shotgun's body. Minimal Wear ($2.87): The koi pattern remains vibrant and clear, showing only minor nicks or light edge wear on close inspection, primarily along the front barrel and receiver edges. Field-Tested ($2.88): The koi scales are still clearly recognizable and colorful, but edge wear and small patches of fading become more visible on the front end and pump area.
Model
Koi uses the legacy Nova model, introduced with Operation Breakout on July 1, 2014. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.
How to Obtain
The Nova | Koi is primarily obtained by opening an Operation Breakout Weapon Case. While this case is no longer in the active drop pool, it can still be acquired as a rare post-match drop. Players can also obtain this Restricted shotgun skin through trade-up contracts, using ten lower-rarity skins from The Breakout Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, the Nova | Koi can be found on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or various case-opening and skin-trading sites.
Price Range
Nova | Koi ranges from $2.88 (Field-Tested) to $5.09 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $2.88. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.
The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $3.05. The all-time median is $0.48. Volume averages 0 trades per day.
Visual Theme
Custom Paint Job: It has been custom painted with variegated koi scales. The design features variegated koi scales in shades of orange, red, white, and dark accents. In first-person view, the mid and rear body of the Nova, where the koi scales are densest, is the most visible element. The skin is often compared to other bright, graphic designs like the M4A1-S | Cyrex or P90 | Asiimov due to its clean, modern look and strong color blocking.
Player Rating
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Votes: 1
Sticker Compatibility
Stickers with orange, red, white, and black elements complement the variegated koi scales, while gold or holographic stickers can create a strong contrast. The receiver/body slot is the most visible for sticker placement during gameplay. No notable high-tier crafts featuring the Nova | Koi have been widely documented.
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