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STNova | Ocular$1.35

StatTrak™ Nova | Ocular CS2 Price

Market avg$6.79
StatTrak™ Nova | Ocular
Rarely Traded549 listings−9% vs avg
Listings54927 of 39 · 1m ago
vs market avg−9%avg $6.79
vs BUFF−10.3%BUFF $6.89
7-day−0.8%$6.18 – $6.27
Lowest PricesBest PayoutsTrade Values
What each marketplace would pay you right now. Listing it yourself will usually beat these — a payout is a floor, not a valuation.
What each site values it at in a swap. Not all of these are the same kind of money — the figure names its own basis.
Trend-2.4% over 30 days-5.3% this week · -1.5% todayTrend: -2.4% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Where today sits in the month
30-day low$5.5230-day high$6.38

Today at $6.18 — 3.1% below the month's ceiling.

Details
Float
0.00 – 1.00
3.7(224)
Lowest Market PricesBest PayoutsTrade Values
Lowest
$6.18
DemandRarely Traded
Listings54927 of 39 marketplaces · 1m ago
vs market avg−9%avg $6.79
vs BUFF−10.3%BUFF $6.89
7-day−0.8%$6.18 – $6.27
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What each marketplace would pay you right now. Listing it yourself will usually beat these — a payout is a floor, not a valuation.
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Price History
24h
-1.5%
7d
-5.3%
$8.11
30d
-2.4%
$8.27
More periods
60d-11.9%$9.20
90d-27.5%$11.18
180d-26.5%$11.03
360d-28.9%$11.40
About

About the Nova | Ocular

From the gameThis custom paint job features simple geometric shapes and realistic details inspired by abstract surrealism and the works of 20th century artists. Eyes of the beholder.

The Nova | Ocular is a Restricted-grade skin in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Ocular finish on the Nova — see All Nova skins.

Origin

The Nova | Ocular drops from Sealed Genesis Terminal.

Rarity

The Nova | Ocular is a Restricted-grade skin.

Float and wear

The float value of the Nova | Ocular runs from 0.00 to 1.00. 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 | Ocular (Field-Tested) has an aggregate market price of about $1.35. The Factory New copy is down 5.3% over 7 days and down 2.4% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $0.40 (Battle-Scarred) to $3.49 (Factory New).

Availability

32 marketplaces are quoting the Nova | Ocular right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.

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 | Ocular 3.7 out of 5 from 224 votes.

Price Analysis

Current Trend

The StatTrak™ Nova | Ocular (Factory New) shows a Slightly bearish trend. -2.4% (30d).

24h-1.5%
7d-5.3%
30d-2.4%

Market Position

Trades in the budget range ($1.03–$6.79).

BracketBudget
VolatilityLow
MomentumNegative

Traded Range

Since January 2026, the StatTrak™ Nova | Ocular (Factory New) has traded between $5.96 and $9.57. Today's price is 29% below that high.

High$9.57 Feb 5, 2026
Low$5.96 Sep 15, 2026
12 months$5.96–$9.57

Market Comparison

Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees.

Timing Insight

Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.

Nova stats

936234288171
Damage per shot (all 9 pellets), point blank · armor = kevlar + helmet
HitboxNo armorArmor
Head936468
Chest & arms234117
Stomach288144
Legs171171
Fire rate
68 RPM
Price
$1,050
Magazine
8 / 32
Move speed
220 u/s

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the Nova | Ocular is an excellent budget-friendly choice. Priced affordably, it offers the Ocular 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 1.00, 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 | Ocular vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. 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 | Ocular 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 | Ocular 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 | Ocular is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 5.3%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 2.4%. 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 | Ocular has averaged $9.20 over the past 60 days, against $11.18 over 90 days, $11.03 over 180 days and $11.40 over 360 days. It currently trades at $1.35, 88.2% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the Nova | Ocular is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.

The in-game description reads: "This custom paint job features simple geometric shapes and realistic details inspired by abstract surrealism and the works of 20th century artists. Eyes of the beholder." The Ocular 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, DMarket currently has the lowest price for the Nova | Ocular at $6.18. 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).