Nova | Candy AppleFactory New$326.75The Nova's rock-bottom price tag makes it a great ambush weapon for a cash-strapped team. It has individual parts spray-painted solid colors in a sand dune color scheme. <i>With Turner dead, we have a new priority: rescue Alex Kincaide - Felix Riley, Commanding Officer</i> The Nova | Candy Apple is an Industrial-grade skin in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Candy Apple finish on the Nova. With a Industrial rarity classification, it has approximately a ~15.98% chance of dropping from case openings.
How to Obtain: The Nova | Candy Apple can be unboxed from the DreamHack 2013 Souvenir Package and EMS One 2014 Souvenir Package. It belongs to the Italy Collection. A Souvenir edition is available as an exclusive drop from CS2 Major tournament matches, featuring commemorative gold stickers.
Float Value and Wear: This skin has a float value range of 0.00 to 0.30. This restricted float range means not all wear conditions are available, which can affect rarity and pricing for specific exteriors. Lower float values within each condition tier produce a cleaner in-game appearance and typically command higher prices.
Price and Market Trends: The Nova | Candy Apple (Factory New) has a median market price of approximately $326.75, with the lowest listing prices available in the marketplace comparison below. The price has remained stable with minimal movement over the past 7 and 30 days, indicating balanced supply and demand. Across wear conditions, prices range from $0.57 (Factory New) to $1.84 (Field-Tested).
Community Rating: The Nova | Candy Apple has a community rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 11,922 votes. This above-average rating suggests the community considers it a solid choice among Nova skins.
Souvenir Edition: The Souvenir Nova | Candy Apple is an exclusive drop from CS2 Major tournament matches, adorned with gold stickers commemorating the event, teams, and MVP player. Souvenir editions are significantly rarer and more collectible than standard versions.
The Souvenir Nova | Candy Apple (Factory New) shows a Slightly bearish trend. -2.9% (30d).
Trades in the budget range.
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees.
Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.
Factory New (FN) Nova | Candy Apple skins have float values between 0.00-0.07, showing minimal to no visible wear. Minimal Wear (MW) floats range from 0.07-0.15, with slight scratches or fading. This skin has a restricted float range (0.00-0.30), meaning Battle-Scarred versions don't exist. The price gap between FN and MW varies by finish — some designs like the Candy Apple pattern hide wear better than others, making MW versions a strong value alternative.
The Nova | Candy Apple sits in the mid-to-high price bracket. It features a distinctive Candy Apple design that stands out in-game and maintains good trading liquidity. It's part of the The Italy Collection, obtainable from the DreamHack 2013 Souvenir Package, which adds to its collectible appeal. For players who main the Nova, this skin offers an excellent balance of visual appeal and investment stability compared to budget alternatives.
Float values in CS2 determine a skin's wear level on a scale from 0.00 (perfect) to 1.00 (maximum wear). With a float range of 0.00 to 0.30, this skin has specific wear availability that affects pricing. Lower float values within any condition category (e.g., 0.01 vs 0.06 in Factory New) result in cleaner appearances and typically command higher prices. For high-value trades, always verify the exact float value using inspection tools.
Prices for the Nova | Candy Apple vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the DreamHack 2013 Souvenir Package or purchased directly from third-party marketplaces. The Steam Community Market charges 15% fees, while third-party markets like Skinport, DMarket, and Buff163 offer lower prices with 2-10% fees. Compare real-time prices in the market comparison table above to find the best deal.
Investment potential depends on several factors. The Nova | Candy Apple is from the The Italy Collection (DreamHack 2013 Souvenir Package) — skins from discontinued collections tend to appreciate as supply decreases over time. Key considerations: (1) Check the 30-day and 90-day price trends in the charts above; (2) Evaluate overall CS2 market conditions. Past performance doesn't guarantee future returns, but the Nova | Candy Apple has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.
Souvenir skins are exclusive drops from CS2 Major tournament matches. They feature gold stickers commemorating the specific match, teams, and MVP player. Souvenir Nova | Candy Apple cannot be obtained through regular case openings, making them significantly rarer than standard versions. The value depends heavily on which tournament, match, and player signatures are featured. High-profile player autographs (like s1mple or ZywOo) can multiply the skin's value several times over.
Yes, all weapon skins including the Nova | Candy Apple are purely cosmetic and can be used in all CS2 game modes including competitive matchmaking, Premier, and professional tournaments. Skins provide no gameplay advantages or disadvantages - they only change the weapon's visual appearance. Many professional players use skins during official matches, and you'll often see high-value items like this featured in tournament broadcasts.
The Nova | Candy Apple has remained relatively stable in price recently, with less than 5% movement over the past 7 and 30 days. Stable pricing suggests balanced supply and demand. This can be a good sign for investors looking for low-volatility items, and for buyers it means you're unlikely to overpay. Check the price chart above for longer-term trends.
The Nova | Candy Apple is part of the The Italy Collection. It can be obtained by opening the DreamHack 2013 Souvenir Package. Souvenir versions drop exclusively during CS2 Major tournament matches. All skins from the same collection share a rarity hierarchy, which affects trade-up contract possibilities and overall value.
The in-game description reads: "The Nova's rock-bottom price tag makes it a great ambush weapon for a cash-strapped team. It has individual parts spray-painted solid colors in a sand dune color scheme. <i>With Turner dead, we have a new priority: rescue Alex Kincaide - Felix Riley, Commanding Officer</i>" The Candy Apple finish on the Nova is a distinctive design that has made this skin a recognizable part of CS2's visual identity.
Based on our real-time price comparison across 15+ marketplaces, Lis-Skins currently has the lowest price for the Nova | Candy Apple at $191.68. However, prices change frequently as sellers list and buyers purchase. We recommend checking the marketplace comparison table above for the most current prices, and remember to factor in each marketplace's fees when comparing total costs.
