Nova | Toy Soldier$0.87Nova | Toy Soldier
Moderate Demand816 listings−16% vs avg
Float pricingFN$13.01
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Today at $10.88 — 4.8% below the month's ceiling.
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About the Nova | Toy Soldier
From the gameIt has been hand painted a familiar shade of green to evoke childhood memories. Pellets and soldiers delivered in bulk.
The Nova | Toy Soldier is a Restricted-grade skin in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Toy Soldier finish on the Nova — see All Nova skins.
Origin
The Nova | Toy Soldier can be unboxed from the Horizon Case. It belongs to The Horizon Collection.
Rarity
The Nova | Toy Soldier 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 | Toy Soldier 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 | Toy Soldier (Field-Tested) has an aggregate market price of about $0.87. The Factory New copy has held steady over the last 7 and 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $0.69 (Battle-Scarred) to $13.01 (Factory New).
Availability
35 marketplaces are quoting the Nova | Toy Soldier right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Released
The Nova | Toy Soldier first entered the game on Aug 2, 2018, when the Horizon Case was released.
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 | Toy Soldier 3.5 out of 5 from 464 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The Nova | Toy Soldier (Factory New) shows a Slightly bullish trend. +1.5% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the budget range ($0.69–$13.01).
Traded Range
Since January 2025, the Nova | Toy Soldier (Factory New) has traded between $3.01 and $44.34. Today's price is 71% 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 | Toy Soldier is an excellent budget-friendly choice. Priced affordably, it offers the Toy Soldier 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 | Toy Soldier vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Horizon 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 | Toy Soldier 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 | Toy Soldier 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 | Toy Soldier has averaged $16.06 over the past 60 days, against $18.37 over 90 days, $21.45 over 180 days and $16.79 over 360 days. It currently trades at $0.87, 94.8% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the Nova | Toy Soldier is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.
The Nova | Toy Soldier is part of The Horizon Collection. It can be obtained by opening the Horizon 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 hand painted a familiar shade of green to evoke childhood memories. Pellets and soldiers delivered in bulk." The Toy Soldier 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 | Toy Soldier at $10.88. 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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