Top 10 Nova Skins in CS2 for 2025

Searching for the best Nova skins in Counter-Strike 2? In this 2025 update, we’ve ranked the best CS2 Nova by price, rarity, and popularity to help every type of player. While the Nova isn’t the most popular gun, when you need it, you might as well have a good skin to go with it. 

As a result of it not being the most popular weapon, it means that the Nova has a number of great skins for a low fee. Though it does still have a few that are worth a few hundred dollars, so it’s still a great skin to get in a case. Whether you are a collector or someone looking for some affordable quality skins, these 10 Nova skins ranked for 2025 are a good place to start. 

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Top 10 Nova Skins in CS2 (2025 Update)

Here’s the full breakdown of the 10 best Nova skins in CS2 for 2025. We’ll cover their release dates, the case you’ll find them in, the price ranges, and what makes each skin stand out in today’s market.

Skin Name	Release Date	Price	Quality	Case / Collection
Nova | Baroque Orange	19 November 2019	~$87.93 – $212.90	Restricted Shotgun	The Canals Collection
Nova | Hyper Beast	18 February 2016	~$17.97 – $69.00	Classified Shotgun	Operation Wildfire Case / The Wildfire Collection
Nova | Antique	20 February 2014	~$15.67 – $16.99	Classified Shotgun	Operation Phoenix Weapon Case / The Phoenix Collection
Nova | Bloomstick	10 July 2014	~$15.38 – $103.29	Classified Shotgun	eSports 2014 Summer Case / eSports 2014 Summer Collection
Nova | Red Quartz	22 September 2021	~$11.36 – $25.41	Restricted Shotgun	The 2021 Train Collection
Nova | Clear Polymer	3 December 2020	~$4.00 – $25.00	Restricted Shotgun	Operation Broken Fang Case / The Operation Broken Fang Collection
Nova | Sobeks Bite	25 April 2023	~$3.85 – $19.67	Restricted Shotgun	Anubis Collection Package / The Anubis Collection
Nova | Ocular	17 September 2025	~$0.78 – $6.64	Restricted Shotgun	Sealed Genesis Terminal / The Genesis Collection
Nova | Toy Soldier	3 August 2018	~$0.74 – $8.06	Restricted Shotgun	Horizon Case / The Horizon Collection
Nova | Rising Sun	1 April 2025	~$0.59 – $6.35	Restricted Shotgun	Fever Case / The Fever Collection

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Nova | Baroque Orange

• Release Date: 19 November 2019
• Price: ~$87.93 – $212.90
• Quality: Restricted Shotgun
• Collection: The Canals Collection

Nova | Baroque Orange combines intricate scrollwork with a warm, orange finish. It feels old and refined without looking too heavy. It has become one of the most stylish budget Nova skins in CS2. The float range keeps the pattern sharp even at lower wear, making it an excellent pickup if you want to save a bit of money, with only the very top level of wear likely to break the bank.

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Nova | Hyper Beast

• Release Date: 18 February 2016
• Price: ~$17.97 – $69.00
• Quality: Classified Shotgun
• Case: Operation Wildfire Case
• Collection: The Wildfire Collection

Nova | Hyper Beast covers the Nova in lush colours and sharp hand-drawn artwork. It has the same bold style found on other Hyper Beast skins, making it great for those who want to have a consistent style. It is the loudest pick in this list, and it stands out for its fairly low price, making it a great skin to show off.

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Nova | Antique

• Release Date: 20 February 2014
• Price: ~$15.67 – $16.99
• Quality: Classified Shotgun
• Case: Operation Phoenix Weapon Case
• Collection: The Phoenix Collection

Nova | Antique has a copper-like finish with simple gold details, meant to mimic an old Western-style shotgun. It is popular with players who want a grounded look rather than something bright and flashy, helping the skin look more realistic.

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Nova | Bloomstick

• Release Date: 10 July 2014
• Price: ~$15.38 – $103.29
• Quality: Classified Shotgun
• Case: eSports 2014 Summer Case
• Collection: The eSports 2014 Summer Collection

Nova | Bloomstick has a deep red base covered in bright floral shapes, helping it to stand out. It has a clean old school look that has aged well since it was first released in the eSports 2014 Summer Case. Due to how it’s obtained, it’s well worth adding to your collection.

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Nova | Red Quartz

• Release Date: 22 September 2021
• Price: ~$11.36 – $25.41
• Quality: Restricted Shotgun
• Collection: The 2021 Train Collection

With a striking, shiny red design, Nova | Red Quartz has a notable metallic shine to it. For those looking for something like a polished bronze, this is an ideal look. While not in the realistic looking skins, it has a unique feel that helps it stand out, and for a decently low price.

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Nova | Clear Polymer

• Release Date: 3 December 2020
• Price: ~$4.00 – $25.00
• Quality: Restricted Shotgun
• Case: Operation Broken Fang Case
• Collection: The Operation Broken Fang Collection

Nova | Clear Polymer is one of the lightest Nova skins, with small flecks of green helping it to stand out. The transparent style makes it stand out from the usual painted designs, and its low cost makes it a really great skin for those on a budget. The style is also timeless, with the polished white to black giving it an iconic look.

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Nova | Sobeks Bite

• Release Date: 25 April 2023
• Price: ~$3.85 – $19.67
• Quality: Restricted Shotgun
• Case: Anubis Collection Package
• Collection: The Anubis Collection

Nova | Sobeks Bite uses a dark green theme with scaled shapes and a small crocodile head design. It has detail without being messy, looking great alongside other darker loadout options, while still maintaining some “bling”.

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Nova | Ocular

• Release Date: September 17, 2025
• Price: ~$0.78 – $6.64
• Quality: Restricted Shotgun
• Case: Sealed Genesis Terminal 
• Collection: The Genesis Collection

Nova | Ocular has a modern purple and black pattern covered in small eye shapes. It looks sharp in CS2 lighting and is a top newer pick for those looking to take advantage of impressive visuals on newer skins. The skin is also incredibly cheap, considering the detail it offers.

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Nova | Toy Soldier

• Release Date: August 3, 2018
• Price: ~$0.74 – $8.06
• Quality: Restricted Shotgun
• Case: Horizon Case
• Collection: The Horizon Collection

Nova | Toy Soldier uses a soft green colour with toy-like markings, allowing you to feel like you’re back playing with toy soldiers or a classic PlayStation 1 shooter.  The green design and army symbol on the stock make it a unique skin, and for an incredibly low price, it’s a fun one to add to your collection.

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Nova | Rising Sun

• Release Date: 1 April 2025
• Price: ~$0.59 – $6.35
• Quality: Restricted Shotgun
• Case: Fever Case
• Collection: The Fever Collection

Nova | Rising Sun uses a cream base with red lines and Japanese art shapes. It has a calm look that clashes with the Nova’s otherwise brash and in-your-face style as a gun. Once again, due to it being a Nova skin, the cost is low, despite the intricate design.

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Conclusion: What Nova skin should you choose in 2025?

The Nova is a great weapon to look for if you want an affordable yet great-looking weapon skin. One issue is that it might not be a skin that you get to see very often, but maybe you can become a Nova one trick and stun the lobby with your slick skills, and even more slick skin selection.

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FAQ – Nova Skins in CS2 (2025)

What is the rarest Nova skin in CS2?

Right now, it’s a close tie between the Baroque Orange and the Blaze Orange, with both having fewer than 30 listings. Given that the Baroque Orange is on our list, and restricted, we’ve selected that one today. 

Which Nova skins are best for investment in 2025?

Nova | Hyper Beast took a small hit with the 2025 CS2 skin update, the Factory New has only lost around 10% of its value, and has made an attempt to recover in the past week. Though this update from Valve did show exactly why speculating on CS2 Skins is such a risky business. 

What’s the cheapest popular Nova skin in CS2?

Nova | Rising Sun has nearly 1500 listings as of writing, and remains a really good skin to own. It’s cheap, costing less than $1 to buy, and there are plenty of them on the market. A Factory New version will only set you back $5 currently, and the drop to Minimal Wear brings that down to close to $1.