Nova Skins

The pump shotgun that's deadly when you're holding tight corners. Budget option, maximum respect when it works.

Nova | Hyper Beast Skin

Classified Shotgun

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Nova Hyper Beast Skins

$10.85 - $26.87

$26.50 - $85.25

: from $12.75

Win it on 3 free cases + 200% bonus

Operation Wildfire Case

Inspect in-game (FN) 249 Steam Listings

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Nova | Bloomstick Skin

Classified Shotgun

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Nova Bloomstick Skins

$11.68 - $83.46

$19.91 - $73.00

: from $11.21

Win it on 3 free cases + 200% bonus

eSports 2014 Summer Case

Inspect in-game (FN) 94 Steam Listings

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Nova | Antique Skin

Classified Shotgun

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Nova Antique Skins

$10.25 - $14.35

$12.67 - $60.00

: from $9.30

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Operation Phoenix Weapon Case

Inspect in-game (FN) 98 Steam Listings

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Nova | Smart Gun Skin

Restricted Shotgun

Nova Smart Gun Skins

: from $2.43

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The Spy Tech Collection

Inspect Unavailable 305 Steam Listings

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Nova | Ocular Skin

Restricted Shotgun

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Nova Ocular Skins

: from $0.45

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Sealed Genesis Terminal

Inspect in-game (FN) 1743 Steam Listings

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Nova | Rising Sun Skin

Restricted Shotgun

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Nova Rising Sun Skins

: from $0.38

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Nova | Clear Polymer Skin

Restricted Shotgun

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Nova Clear Polymer Skins

: from $2.12

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Operation Broken Fang Case

Inspect in-game (FN) 201 Steam Listings

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Nova | Toy Soldier Skin

Restricted Shotgun

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Nova Toy Soldier Skins

: from $0.60

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Inspect in-game (FN) 721 Steam Listings

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Nova | Wild Six Skin

Restricted Shotgun

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Nova Wild Six Skins

: from $0.36

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Inspect in-game (FN) 856 Steam Listings

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Nova | Gila Skin

Restricted Shotgun

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Nova Gila Skins

: from $2.89

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Inspect in-game (FN) 427 Steam Listings

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Nova | Koi Skin

Restricted Shotgun

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Nova Koi Skins

: from $2.29

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Operation Breakout Weapon Case

Inspect in-game (FN) 389 Steam Listings

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Nova | Rising Skull Skin

Restricted Shotgun

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Nova Rising Skull Skins

: from $5.57

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Winter Offensive Weapon Case

Inspect in-game (FN) 210 Steam Listings

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Nova | Graphite Skin

Restricted Shotgun

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Nova Graphite Skins

$19.98 - $20.01

: from $7.75

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CS:GO Weapon Case 2

Inspect in-game (FN) 120 Steam Listings

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Nova | Sobek's Bite Skin

Restricted Shotgun

Souvenir Available

Nova Sobek's Bite Skins

: from $4.85

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Anubis Collection Package

Inspect in-game (FN) 275 Steam Listings

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Nova | Red Quartz Skin

Restricted Shotgun

Nova Red Quartz Skins

: from $6.14

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The 2021 Train Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 129 Steam Listings

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Nova | Baroque Orange Skin

Restricted Shotgun

Nova Baroque Orange Skins

$133.55 - $926.72

: from $92.08

Win it on 3 free cases + 200% bonus

The Canals Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 18 Steam Listings

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Nova | Dark Sigil Skin

Mil-Spec Shotgun

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Nova Dark Sigil Skins

: from $0.09

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Inspect in-game (FN) 10861 Steam Listings

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Nova | Windblown Skin

Mil-Spec Shotgun

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Nova Windblown Skins

: from $0.25

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Inspect in-game (FN) 1881 Steam Listings

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Nova | Plume Skin

Mil-Spec Shotgun

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Nova Plume Skins

: from $0.57

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Shattered Web Case

Inspect in-game (FN) 284 Steam Listings

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Nova | Wood Fired Skin

Mil-Spec Shotgun

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Nova Wood Fired Skins

: from $0.17

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Danger Zone Case

Inspect in-game (FN) 3411 Steam Listings

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Nova | Exo Skin

Mil-Spec Shotgun

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Nova Exo Skins

: from $0.23

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Inspect in-game (FN) 784 Steam Listings

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Nova | Ranger Skin

Mil-Spec Shotgun

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Nova Ranger Skins

: from $0.33

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Inspect in-game (FN) 556 Steam Listings

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Nova | Ghost Camo Skin

Mil-Spec Shotgun

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Nova Ghost Camo Skins

: from $2.34

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eSports 2013 Winter Case

Inspect in-game (FN) 227 Steam Listings

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Nova | Tempest Skin

Mil-Spec Shotgun

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Nova Tempest Skins

: from $5.02

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Operation Bravo Case

Inspect in-game (FN) 112 Steam Listings

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Nova | Wurst Hölle Skin

Mil-Spec Shotgun

Nova Wurst Hölle Skins

: from $0.17

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The Overpass 2024 Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 1846 Steam Listings

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Nova | Yorkshire Skin

Mil-Spec Shotgun

Nova Yorkshire Skins

: from $0.23

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The Sport & Field Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 2345 Steam Listings

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Nova | Interlock Skin

Mil-Spec Shotgun

Souvenir Available

Nova Interlock Skins

: from $3.94

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The 2021 Vertigo Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 156 Steam Listings

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Nova | Quick Sand Skin

Mil-Spec Shotgun

Souvenir Available

Nova Quick Sand Skins

: from $6.97

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The 2021 Dust 2 Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 239 Steam Listings

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Nova | Modern Hunter Skin

Mil-Spec Shotgun

Nova Modern Hunter Skins

$17.85 - $105.00

: from $72.61

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The Militia Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 22 Steam Listings

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Nova | Blaze Orange Skin

Mil-Spec Shotgun

Nova Blaze Orange Skins

$23.19 - $61.21

: from $63.61

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The Militia Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 16 Steam Listings

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Nova | Morning Sun Skin

Industrial Grade Shotgun

Nova Morning Sun Skins

: from $0.04

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The Arabesque Collection

Inspect Unavailable 4271 Steam Listings

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Nova | Turquoise Pour Skin

Industrial Grade Shotgun

Nova Turquoise Pour Skins

: from $0.04

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The Ascent Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 10437 Steam Listings

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Nova | Rain Station Skin

Industrial Grade Shotgun

Souvenir Available

Nova Rain Station Skins

: from $0.12

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The Train 2025 Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 10014 Steam Listings

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Nova | Rust Coat Skin

Industrial Grade Shotgun

Nova Rust Coat Skins

: from $6.66

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The Havoc Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 209 Steam Listings

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Nova | Green Apple Skin

Industrial Grade Shotgun

Souvenir Available

Nova Green Apple Skins

: from $7.18

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The Cobblestone Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 229 Steam Listings

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Nova | Caged Steel Skin

Industrial Grade Shotgun

Nova Caged Steel Skins

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The Bank Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 2824 Steam Listings

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Nova | Candy Apple Skin

Industrial Grade Shotgun

Souvenir Available

Nova Candy Apple Skins

: from $0.18

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The Italy Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 3604 Steam Listings

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Nova | Currents Skin

Consumer Grade Shotgun

Nova Currents Skins

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The Achroma Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 159313 Steam Listings

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Nova | Marsh Grass Skin

Consumer Grade Shotgun

Nova Marsh Grass Skins

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The Radiant Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 109601 Steam Listings

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Nova | Army Sheen Skin

Consumer Grade Shotgun

Souvenir Available

Nova Army Sheen Skins

: from $0.24

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The Ancient Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 1608 Steam Listings

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Nova | Mandrel Skin

Consumer Grade Shotgun

Souvenir Available

Nova Mandrel Skins

: from $0.08

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The 2018 Nuke Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 27023 Steam Listings

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Nova | Moon in Libra Skin

Consumer Grade Shotgun

Nova Moon in Libra Skins

: from $4.56

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The Gods and Monsters Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 276 Steam Listings

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Nova | Sand Dune Skin

Consumer Grade Shotgun

Souvenir Available

Nova Sand Dune Skins

: from $0.50

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The Italy Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 4923 Steam Listings

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Nova | Predator Skin

Consumer Grade Shotgun

Souvenir Available

Nova Predator Skins

: from $0.31

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The Dust 2 Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 14860 Steam Listings

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Nova | Polar Mesh Skin

Consumer Grade Shotgun

Souvenir Available

Nova Polar Mesh Skins

: from $0.38

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The Train Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 3474 Steam Listings

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Nova | Forest Leaves Skin

Consumer Grade Shotgun

Nova Forest Leaves Skins

: from $1.63

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The Aztec Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 120 Steam Listings

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Nova | Walnut Skin

Consumer Grade Shotgun

Souvenir Available

Nova Walnut Skins

: from $1.11

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The Inferno Collection

Inspect in-game (FN) 692 Steam Listings

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Nova Skins

The Pump Shotgun

The Nova is Counter-Strike's pump-action shotgun. At $1,050, it's affordable. With one-shot kill potential at close range, it's effective for holding tight corners and punishing aggressive pushes. Both sides can buy it, making it versatile for budget rounds. The Nova has an extensive skin catalog spanning years of Counter-Strike. You've got options across every aesthetic and price tier.

Nova Skin Market

Hyper Beast (Covert): Leads premium territory. Its vibrant creature design translates perfectly to the shotgun's large surface area. Factory New versions run $25-40, which is reasonable for a Covert shotgun skin.
Bloomstick (Covert): Brings floral artwork with bright colors. It's similarly priced to Hyper Beast, typically running $20-35 in Factory New.
Mid-Tier: Antique (Classified) offers ornate vintage design. Field-Tested versions stay under $3, making it excellent value for a Classified skin. Gila (Classified) delivers reptile-themed artwork with vibrant colors. Slightly more expensive than Antique, usually running $5-10 in decent condition.
Budget: The Nova has exceptional budget choices. Koi, Graphite, and Exo all provide quality alternatives under $2. Ranger (Restricted) gives you tactical military design for under $1 in most conditions. Tempest is similarly priced with storm-themed artwork.

StatTrak and Wear

Nova StatTrak tracks your shotgun hold successes. The kill counter shows your ability to punish aggressive plays with positioning. Expect 30-40% premiums on popular skins. The Nova's large pump-action design shows artwork prominently. Field-Tested is often acceptable on darker or textured patterns, providing budget options without major visual sacrifice.

Notable Nova skins include Hyper Beast, Bloomstick, Antique, and Gila. The Nova is Counter-Strike's affordable shotgun with a deep skin market. Quality options exist across every price tier, from premium Hyper Beast to sub-dollar alternatives. If you regularly hold angles with the Nova, there are skins that match every budget. Stash catalogs the full range.

Nova FAQ

What do Nova skins cost?

Nova skin prices range from around $0.03 to $200, based on 82,279 trades over the last 30 days. Most of the catalog sits between $0.16 and $5.45.

What are the cheapest Nova skins?

The cheapest Nova skins are the Currents ($0.03 FT), the Marsh Grass ($0.03 FT), and the Mandrel ($0.03 FT).

What are the most popular Nova skins?

The most popular Nova skins by trade volume are the Dark Sigil, the Turquoise Pour, and the Currents.

What are the newest Nova skins?

The most recently added Nova skins are the Morning Sun (The Arabesque Collection, July 2026) and the Smart Gun (The Spy Tech Collection, July 2026).

Which cases contain Nova skins?

Nova skins drop from the following cases: Anubis Collection Package, CS:GO Weapon Case 2, Clutch Case, Danger Zone Case, Falchion Case, Fever Case, Gamma Case, Glove Case, Horizon Case, Kilowatt Case, Operation Bravo Case, Operation Breakout Weapon Case, Operation Broken Fang Case, Operation Phoenix Weapon Case, Operation Wildfire Case, Sealed Genesis Terminal, Shattered Web Case, Snakebite Case, Winter Offensive Weapon Case, eSports 2013 Winter Case, and eSports 2014 Summer Case. Souvenir versions are available in tournament packages and drop during CS2 Majors.

What is StatTrak on Nova skins?

20 of the 47 Nova skins have a StatTrak version. StatTrak skins include a kill counter tied to that specific skin — it tracks every kill made with it and persists through trades and sales. StatTrak variants typically cost 30–100% more than the standard version. Souvenir skins never have StatTrak.

What are the most expensive Nova skins?

The most expensive Nova skin is the Baroque Orange (from $200.30 Factory New), followed by the Bloomstick (from $83.46 Factory New) and the Forest Leaves (from $80.00 Factory New). Prices reflect the lowest current listing on the Steam Market. The Baroque Orange is currently above historical average, with prices falling.

What are the rarest Nova skins?

The rarest Nova skins are at the Mil-Spec (Blue) tier: 14 skins in total. By market activity, the Modern Hunter is the least traded, with 7 trades in the last 30 days.

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