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Nova Skins

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

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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

You can buy Nova skins on ClashTrade. There are currently 314 Nova CS2 & CS:GO skins available starting at $0.21.
Nova skin prices range from around $0.03 to $942, based on 598,310 trades over the last 30 days. Most of the catalog sits between $0.31 and $7.02.
The cheapest Nova skins are the Currents ($0.03 FT), the Marsh Grass ($0.03 FT), and the Mandrel ($0.03 FT).
The most popular Nova skins by trade volume are the Rain Station, the Dark Sigil, and the Rising Sun.
The most recently added Nova skins are the Currents (The Achroma Collection, January 2026) and the Ocular (The Genesis Collection, September 2025).
20 of the 45 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.
The most expensive Nova skin is the Blaze Orange (from $941.56 Factory New), followed by the Modern Hunter (from $387.72 Factory New) and the Baroque Orange (from $230.00 Factory New). Prices reflect the lowest current listing on the Steam Market. The Blaze Orange is currently above historical average, with prices falling.
The rarest Nova skins are at the Industrial (Light Blue) tier: 6 skins in total. By market activity, the Green Apple is the least traded, with 288 trades in the last 30 days. It's only available as a Souvenir drop during CS2 Majors.

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