Nova | Koi (Field-Tested)

Skin overview

Nova | Koi is recognisable by its red and cream scale-patterned stock and the koi-style spots on the receiver behind a dark barrel. The float range of this skin ends early, so Field-Tested copies sit only at the low end of what that grade usually means. Expect visible scuffs on edges and the cream areas, while the overall koi colouring still reads clearly in game.

Item type: shotgun. Restricted sits in the middle of the rarity scale: noticeably rarer than Mil-Spec, yet not truly rare.

Custom Paint Job: hand-painted across the whole body; this is the type where wear shows most, the artwork rubs down to metal.

Appearance in Field-Tested

The barrel, magazine tube and ribbed pump are finished in dark grey and black with a faint mottled texture. The receiver switches to a cream base broken by red and black blotches, resembling the markings of a koi fish.

Scratches become visible on the receiver edges, the front of the grip and the underside of the stock, where the cream paint shows the most. Some scale outlines near these areas look slightly broken. Since this skin's range stops early, the wear stays moderate and the red coloring is still bright. In game the koi look reads clearly, with the damage noticeable mainly on close inspection.

Field-Tested quality — float range 0.15–0.3

The float of Nova | Koi ranges from 0 to 0.3; the Field-Tested quality covers 0.15–0.3 — 50% of this skin’s scale. Within the range, copies with a lower float look cleaner and are valued higher.

Where the skin comes from: collection and case

Nova | Koi belongs to The Breakout Collection, which holds 14 skins.

It drops from Operation Breakout Weapon Case (on sale since Jun 23, 2014).

Price by quality

Taking Field-Tested as the baseline:

• Factory New — 24% dearer
• Minimal Wear — about the same

The comparison uses our cheapest listing of each quality; where there is none, the market reference.

Among 12 skins of the Nova in the Restricted grade and this quality, this skin ranks 8th by price, counting from the dearest.

StatTrak™ and Souvenir

This skin has a the StatTrak™ version with a kill counter. There is also a the Souvenir version with tournament stickers.

Stickers and crafts

Red, black and cream stickers match the koi colouring and blend into the receiver. Gold or white stickers work well on the dark barrel area, where they contrast without clashing with the pattern.

What to look at before you buy

• Check where the float sits in the range, since the cream areas show scratches before the red does.
• Look at the receiver edges and the underside of the stock, as these parts wear first.
• Check applied stickers and any name tag, which can change how the receiver looks.
• Compare StatTrak™ and Souvenir offers if you prefer a specific version of this skin.

Who the Field-Tested quality suits

• Budget buyers who want the koi colouring for everyday play.
• Players who rarely inspect their weapon up close.
• A sensible entry point, as wear on this skin stays moderate.