StatTrak™ Nova | Antique (Minimal Wear)
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.
With age comes wisdom and stopping power
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The Nova | Antique is a Classified Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) weapon skin for the Nova shotgun, using the CS:GO (legacy) model. As part of the game’s ongoing skin ecosystem, this design was carried forward from the CS:GO era and remains available for players who collect legacy-style weapon appearances in CS2.
In terms of rarity, Nova | Antique is categorized as Classified, placing it above common and restricted tiers. While exact drop chances are not publicly guaranteed, Classified skins are generally considered infrequent compared to lower rarities, making them a frequent target for players looking to upgrade from standard collections.
You can find this skin across several wear conditions, with a float range of 0–0.3, covering: Factory New, Minimal Wear, and Field-Tested. StatTrak is available (Yes), allowing kills to be tracked via the StatTrak counter. There is no Souvenir version, and the skin does not include that special match-associated variant.
Visually, the skin’s Antique finish emphasizes a worn, vintage-inspired look. With its distinctive pattern aesthetic and the listed paint index (286), the Nova receives a textured, aged appearance that stands out in weapon rotations—especially for players who prefer characterful finishes over clean, modern patterns.
For acquisition, Nova | Antique is associated with The Phoenix Collection and can be found via Operation Phoenix Weapon Case. This makes it a natural choice for collectors focusing on Phoenix-themed drops, as well as for players who try their luck in case openings tied to that collection.
Community-wise, the Nova | Antique is often appreciated for balancing rarity and visual personality. The aged “antique” styling gives it a classic feel, while the Classified tier signals it as a step up in collector value—helping it remain a popular skin among players who like unique finishes and legacy CS:GO design carryovers in CS2.
