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SVNova | Walnut$1.45
Dropped 17.2% this week — buy opportunity

Souvenir Nova | Walnut CS2 Price

Market avg$24.00
Souvenir Nova | Walnut
CollectionThe Inferno CollectionInferno
Rarely Traded131 listings−33% vs avg
Listings13122 of 39 · 1m ago
vs market avg−33%avg $24.00
vs BUFF+2.2%BUFF $15.66
7-day−17.2%$15.64 – $18.92
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+1.5% over 30 days+3.9% this week · +8.6% todayTrend: +1.5% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Where today sits in the month
30-day low$15.6430-day high$18.93

Today at $15.66 — 0.1% above the month's floor.

Lowest Market PricesBest PayoutsTrade Values
Lowest
$16.01
DemandRarely Traded
Listings13122 of 39 marketplaces · 1m ago
vs market avg−33%avg $24.00
vs BUFF+2.2%BUFF $15.66
7-day−17.2%$15.64 – $18.92
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Price History
24h
+8.6%
7d
+3.9%
30d
+1.5%
$21.72
More periods
60d-$21.72
90d-16.1%$25.90
180d-22.4%$27.98
360d+15.9%$18.73
About

About the Nova | Walnut

From the gameIt has a figured walnut stock.

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

Rarity

The Nova | Walnut is a Consumer-grade skin.

Float and wear

The float value of the Nova | Walnut runs from 0.06 to 0.80. 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 | Walnut (Field-Tested) has an aggregate market price of about $1.45. The Factory New copy is up 3.9% over 7 days and up 1.5% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $2.00 (Field-Tested) to $39.42 (Factory New).

Availability

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

Versions

A Souvenir version drops from CS2 Major matches, with gold stickers for the event, the teams and the MVP; it is rarer than the standard skin.

Community rating

Readers rate the Nova | Walnut 3.4 out of 5 from 633 votes.

Price Analysis

Current Trend

The Souvenir Nova | Walnut (Factory New) shows a Slightly bullish trend. +1.5% (30d).

24h+8.6%
7d+3.9%
30d+1.5%

Market Position

Trades in the budget range ($1.34–$24.00).

BracketBudget
VolatilityModerate
MomentumPositive

Traded Range

Since January 2026, the Souvenir Nova | Walnut (Factory New) has traded between $16.63 and $25.22.

High$25.22 Jun 4, 2026
Low$16.63 Aug 2, 2026
12 months$16.63–$25.22

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

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 | Walnut is an excellent budget-friendly choice. Priced affordably, it offers the Walnut 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 0.06 to 0.80, 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 | Walnut vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. Originally from The Inferno 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 | Walnut 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 | Walnut 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 | Walnut 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 | Walnut has averaged $21.72 over the past 60 days, against $25.90 over 90 days, $27.98 over 180 days and $18.73 over 360 days. It currently trades at $1.45, 92.3% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the Nova | Walnut is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.

The Nova | Walnut is part of The Inferno 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: "It has a figured walnut stock." The Walnut 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, BUFF Market currently has the lowest price for the Nova | Walnut at $16.01. 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).