Launched on November 27, 2013, the Nova | Candy Apple was added to CS2 during the "Out with the old, in with the new" update as part of the EMS One 2014 Souvenir Package.
Origin
You can acquire the Nova | Candy Apple by opening either a DreamHack 2013 Souvenir Package or an EMS One 2014 Souvenir Package container. Additionally, it belongs to the Italy Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the Nova | Candy Apple has a popularity rating of 89%, placing it within the top 11% of the most sought-after items in CS2.
Rarity
As one of the 161 Shotgun skins available, the Nova | Candy Apple falls into the Industrial Grade rarity tier, indicating that it is relatively prevalent in the game.
Availability
The Nova | Candy Apple is quite budget-friendly, with prices ranging from $0.10 to $2.18.
Versions
The float value for the Nova | Candy Apple varies between 0.00 and 0.30, allowing it to be found in Factory New, Minimal Wear, and Field-Tested conditions. Each of these exteriors also has a corresponding Souvenir version of the Candy Apple.
Finish Style
This iteration of the Nova features a "Solid Color" design, incorporating the Candy Apple finish. Before reassembly, the individual parts of the weapon are painted using up to four distinct colors, with red being the dominant hue.
Community Sentiment
The Nova | Candy Apple has received over 26 votes leading to an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. The skin is currently also owned by the professional CS2 players f0rest, allu, and bodyy.