Nova Koi features a custom-painted koi scale pattern in red, white, and gold tones across the stock and receiver, contrasted by the shotgun’s black barrel and pump. Among Nova skins in CS2, the Nova Koi is defined by its clean Japanese-inspired motif and flowing scale artwork rather than decals, camouflage, or industrial finishes.

Release & Source

Collection

The Breakout Collection

Found In

Operation Breakout Weapon Case

The Nova Koi can be found in the Operation Breakout Weapon Case.

Float Range & Wear

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The Nova Koi cannot drop in Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. The minimum float is 0, making Factory New the best available condition. The maximum float is 0.38, with Field-Tested being the worst available condition.

Rarity

RarityRestricted

Drop Chance~15.98%

The Nova Koi is a Restricted-tier skin with an estimated drop chance of ~15.98%, making it one of the more common Nova skins in CS2.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What stickers look best on Nova Koi?

Nova Koi works best with stickers that match its orange, white, and black fish-scale artwork. Good options include Battle Scarred Holo, Dragon Lore Foil, Firestarter Holo, and FURIA Holo for a cleaner high-contrast look. If you want a themed craft, mixing Koi-style orange stickers with black holographic logos keeps the pattern readable instead of covering it.