The Nova's rock-bottom price tag makes it a great ambush weapon for a cash-strapped team. It has been painted using a combination of hydrographics and dry-transfer decals to create the look of a wood stock and gold inlay.
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Explore other finishes available for the Nova. While the model remains the same, each skin offers a unique visual style, rarity tier, and market value within the CS2 ecosystem.
Nova Antique is a [rarity.weapons.5] skin for the Nova in Counter-Strike 2. In this section, you'll find detailed information about its release, collection, float range, exterior qualities, and how it can be obtained.
This section addresses the most common questions players ask about the Nova Antique, including its price, drop source, float range, rarity and trade-up mechanics.
Nova Antique is part of the The Phoenix Collection and can drop from Operation Phoenix Weapon Case >.>
Nova Antique can be obtained from Operation Phoenix Weapon Case >. Availability depends on whether these containers remain in the active drop pool or are only accessible through the market.
When used in a trade-up contract, Nova Antique contributes toward obtaining [rarity.weapons.6] items from the same collection such as AWP Asiimov and > AUG Chameleon >.
Nova Antique itself can be obtained through a trade-up contract by using [rarity.weapons.4] skins from the same collection, such as MAC-10 Heat , > SG 553 Pulse , > FAMAS Sergeant and > USP-S Guardian >. As with all trade-ups, the final float value is determined by the average float of the input items.
It is considered one of the oldest skins in Counter-Strike, having been part of the in-game economy for many years, which often contributes to lower overall supply and stronger collector interest.
The price of Nova Antique currently ranges from $12.91 to $45.54, depending on its exterior condition, float value, and market demand. Prices may fluctuate over time based on supply and trading activity.