Nova | Koi (Factory New)

Yes, the Nova | Koi is an excellent budget-friendly choice. Priced affordably, it offers the Koi aesthetic without breaking the bank. Budget skins like this are ideal for players building their first inventory or those who prefer spending on multiple skins rather than one expensive item. The lower price point also means less financial risk if you decide to trade or sell later.

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 | Koi vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Operation Breakout Weapon Case 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.

Yes, all weapon skins including the Nova | Koi 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 | Koi is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 4.7%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 7.9%. Price drops can result from new case releases flooding the market, seasonal fluctuations, or shifts in player preferences. This could represent a buying opportunity if you believe the skin will recover. Review the price history chart above for long-term context.

The Nova | Koi has averaged $5.56 over the past 60 days, against $5.76 over 90 days, $5.88 over 180 days and $4.81 over 360 days. It currently trades at $3.13, 34.9% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the Nova | Koi is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.

The Nova | Koi is part of The Breakout Collection. It can be obtained by opening the Operation Breakout Weapon Case. 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 Koi 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 30+ marketplaces, CSFloat currently has the lowest price for the Nova | Koi at $2.70. 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.