The Nova's rock-bottom price tag makes it a great ambush weapon for a cash-strapped team. It has been spray-painted using mesh fencing and cardboard cutouts as stencils.
A predator is a predator, no matter the environment
History
The Nova | Polar Mesh was first released on November 27th, 2013 (about 11 years ago ago) as part of the The Train Collection. It has appeared and is available in 12 tournament souvenir packages and other containers, such as DreamHack 2013 Souvenir Package, EMS One 2014 Souvenir Package, ESL One Cologne 2015 Train Souvenir Package, DreamHack Cluj-Napoca 2015 Train Souvenir Package, MLG Columbus 2016 Train Souvenir Package, Cologne 2016 Train Souvenir Package, Atlanta 2017 Train Souvenir Package, Krakow 2017 Train Souvenir Package, Boston 2018 Train Souvenir Package, London 2018 Train Souvenir Package, Katowice 2019 Train Souvenir Package, Berlin 2019 Train Souvenir Package.
Popularity & Rarity
The Nova | Polar Mesh has a popularity rating of Extremely Rare and is a Consumer Grade Shotgun skin, which makes it stand out among Nova skins. Its special Souvenir tag adds extra charm.
Availability
Souvenir Nova | Polar Mesh (Field-Tested) is priced between $0.14 and $0.61, this skin is available on many platforms, including 8 Gamezod-approved marketplaces (e.g., CS.MONEY, ShadowPay, BITSKINS, Tradeit, Steam, Mannco.store, Skinport, DMarket). The strong market presence of Nova | Polar Mesh makes it a top pick for both collectors and players.
With a price range from $0.14 to $0.61, the Souvenir Nova | Polar Mesh (Field-Tested) is affordable mid-range Shotgun skin. It is widely available and can be bought from different marketplaces.
Versions
The skin's float range is from 0.06 to 0.8, which means it comes in every exterior condition (e.g., Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred). Its design stays the same across all Nova | Polar Mesh versions, with special editions available when needed. Also, a Souvenir variant is available for the Souvenir Nova | Polar Mesh (Field-Tested) skin.
Finish Style
The Nova shows a Polar Mesh finish, with each part painted carefully to match the overall look. The finish remains steady no matter the paint index (107).
Community Sentiment
Feedback from fans often points to the clear design and tournament history of the Nova | Polar Mesh, making it a favorite in CS2.