Souvenir Nova | Mandrel (Factory New)

Yes, the Nova | Mandrel is an excellent budget-friendly choice. Priced affordably, it offers the Mandrel 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.

Factory New covers float values from 0.00 to 0.07 on the CS2 wear scale. Within that band a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually sells for more, so two Factory New copies of the same skin can be priced well apart. Every listing's float is shown in the marketplace table above.

Right now the Factory New is quoted at about $0.29 and the Minimal Wear at about $0.16, so the Factory New costs 81% more. How much of that gap is worth paying depends on the finish: wear shows first on edges and raised areas, so on some designs the cleaner wear is hard to tell apart in game. Switch wears above to compare the two side by side.

Prices for the Souvenir Nova | Mandrel (Factory New) vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. Originally from The 2018 Nuke 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 | Mandrel 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 | Mandrel 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 Souvenir Nova | Mandrel (Factory New) is currently trending upward. Over the past 7 days, the price has increased by 93.3%, and over the past 30 days it has risen 32.6%. Rising prices can indicate growing demand, reduced supply from case openings, or broader market-wide appreciation. Check the price chart above for detailed historical trends and to identify potential buying opportunities.

The Souvenir Nova | Mandrel (Factory New) has averaged $0.18 over the past 60 days, against $0.20 over 90 days, $0.21 over 180 days and $0.17 over 360 days. It currently trades at $0.29, 69.7% above its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the Nova | Mandrel is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.

The Nova | Mandrel is part of The 2018 Nuke 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 grayscale hydrographic pattern of interweaving pipes has been applied. Shaping rounds with each shot." The Mandrel 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, Skinport currently has the lowest price for the Souvenir Nova | Mandrel (Factory New) at $0.11. 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).