STNova | Koi$2.17Rarely Traded880 listings−22% vs avg
Float pricingFN$3.91
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Trend+1.6% over 30 daysTrend: +1.6% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $3.06 — 0.3% above the month's floor.
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FN$3.06
FN$3.27
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MW$1.98
FT$1.93
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About the Nova | Koi
From the gameIt has been custom painted with variegated koi scales.
The Nova | Koi is a Restricted-grade skin in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Koi finish on the Nova — see All Nova skins.
Origin
The Nova | Koi can be unboxed from the Operation Breakout Weapon Case. It belongs to The Breakout Collection.
Rarity
The Nova | Koi is a Restricted-grade skin. In a case opening, an item of this grade comes out roughly ~15.98% of the time.
Float and wear
The float value of the Nova | Koi runs from 0.00 to 0.30. Not every wear exists for it, which is why some exteriors are scarcer and priced apart. Within a wear, a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually costs more.
Price
The Nova | Koi (Field-Tested) has an aggregate market price of about $2.17. The Factory New copy has held steady over the last 7 and 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $2.22 (Minimal Wear) to $2.61 (Factory New).
Availability
34 marketplaces are quoting the Nova | Koi right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Released
The Nova | Koi first entered the game on Jul 1, 2014, when the Operation Breakout Weapon Case was released as part of Operation Breakout.
Versions
A StatTrak™ version exists, with an on-weapon kill counter. StatTrak copies are about a tenth of case drops and trade at a premium over the standard skin.
Community rating
Readers rate the Nova | Koi 3.5 out of 5 from 714 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The StatTrak™ Nova | Koi (Factory New) shows a Slightly bullish trend. +1.6% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the budget range ($2.17–$3.91).
Traded Range
Since January 2026, the StatTrak™ Nova | Koi (Factory New) has traded between $3.53 and $4.93. Today's price is 21% below that high.
Market Comparison
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees.
Timing Insight
Prices trending up - favorable for sellers. See charts for history.
Nova stats
| Hitbox | No armor | Armor |
|---|---|---|
| Head | 936 | 468 |
| Chest & arms | 234 | 117 |
| Stomach | 288 | 144 |
| Legs | 171 | 171 |
- Fire rate
- 68 RPM
- Price
- $1,050
- Magazine
- 8 / 32
- Move speed
- 220 u/s
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
StatTrak is a special variant that includes a digital kill counter displayed on the weapon, tracking your confirmed kills in official matches. StatTrak versions of the Nova | Koi are rarer than standard versions (approximately 10% of case drops are StatTrak) and typically cost 1.5x to 3x more. The kill counter adds personalization value as it records your gameplay history with this specific weapon. Note that StatTrak counts reset if you trade the skin.
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 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 | Koi has averaged $5.41 over the past 60 days, against $6.20 over 90 days, $6.85 over 180 days and $6.10 over 360 days. It currently trades at $2.17, 64.4% 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: "It has been custom painted with variegated koi scales." 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 40+ marketplaces, CSFloat currently has the lowest price for the Nova | Koi at $3.06. 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.
The Nova deals 9 pellets of 26 base damage per shot. Per shot (every pellet landing) at point blank that is 936 to the head, 234 to the chest or arms, 288 to the stomach and 171 to the legs, before armor. Damage falls off to ×0.7 every 500 units.
Yes. The Nova kills with one headshot even through a helmet, out to about 52 m (2,050 units).
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