Mandrel
Part of collectionThe 2018 Nuke CollectionThe Nova's rock-bottom price tag makes it a great ambush weapon for a cash-strapped team. A grayscale hydrographic pattern of interweaving pipes has been applied.\n\nShaping rounds with each shot
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About the Nova | Mandrel
Overview
The Nova | Mandrel is a Consumer Grade weapon skin in Counter-Strike 2. It belongs to the Nova family of skins. The skin sports the Mandrel finish. Its artwork is dominated by a Grey color scheme.
Appearance & finish
The Nova | Mandrel is painted using the Hydrographic finish style. It is based on the Mandrel pattern.
Exteriors & float
The float (wear) value of the Nova | Mandrel ranges from 0.00 to 0.50. As a result, it can be found in Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred. A lower float produces a cleaner, less-worn appearance, while a higher float shows more visible battle damage.
StatTrak™ & Souvenir
A Souvenir edition also exists and is dropped to viewers during supported esports events.
Origin & collection
The Nova | Mandrel can be unboxed from Austin 2025 Nuke Souvenir Package. It is part of The 2018 Nuke Collection.
Pricing & availability
Prices for the Nova | Mandrel currently start at $0.01. Depending on condition and version, prices span from $0.01 to $100.00. Live listings are compared across 8 marketplaces on CS2Skins.gg. Right now, the cheapest offer comes from Waxpeer.
Price trends
Over the past 7d, the price has risen by 2.2%. Around 2,003 sales were recorded in the selected period.
How to buy
To buy the Nova | Mandrel, compare offers from trusted CS2 marketplaces side by side on CS2Skins.gg. All prices include marketplace fees, so the amount shown is what you actually pay.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Nova | Mandrel cost?
The Nova | Mandrel currently starts at $0.01. Across all conditions and versions, prices range from $0.01 to $100.00.
What float (wear) values does the Nova | Mandrel have?
The float value of the Nova | Mandrel ranges from 0.00 to 0.50, which makes it available in Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred.
Does the Nova | Mandrel have a StatTrak™ version?
No, the Nova | Mandrel is not available with StatTrak™.
Where can I buy the Nova | Mandrel?
You can buy the Nova | Mandrel across 8 marketplaces compared on CS2Skins.gg. The cheapest offer is currently on Waxpeer.
What case does the Nova | Mandrel come from?
The Nova | Mandrel can be obtained from Austin 2025 Nuke Souvenir Package.