Souvenir Nova | Quick Sand CS2 Price

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 0.50, 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 | Quick Sand vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. Originally from The 2021 Dust 2 Collection, this skin is available on 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.

Souvenir skins are exclusive drops from CS2 Major tournament matches. They feature gold stickers commemorating the specific match, teams, and MVP player. Souvenir Nova | Quick Sand 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 | Quick Sand 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 | Quick Sand is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 0.6%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 18.3%. 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 | Quick Sand has averaged $12.86 over the past 60 days, against $12.06 over 90 days, $8.48 over 180 days and $4.20 over 360 days. It currently trades at $5.99, 42.7% above its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the Nova | Quick Sand is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.

The Nova | Quick Sand is part of The 2021 Dust 2 Collection. 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: "A tan and blue hydrographic pattern has been applied to the stock and receiver. The barrel has been painted dark blue. "A welcome sight" would be putting it lightly." The Quick Sand 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 | Quick Sand at $7.30. 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).