Price Analysis: Tec-9 | Nuclear Threat
Current Trend
The Tec-9 | Nuclear Threat shows a Slightly bearish trend. -1.9% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the budget range ($141.34-$707.37).
Market Comparison
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees.
Timing Insight
Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Factory New and Minimal Wear for the Tec-9 | Nuclear Threat?
Factory New (FN) skins have float values between 0.00-0.07, showing minimal to no visible wear. Minimal Wear (MW) floats range from 0.07-0.15, with slight scratches or fading visible on close inspection. For the Tec-9 | Nuclear Threat, the price difference between FN and MW can range from 10% to over 100% depending on how visible the wear is on this particular finish. Some finishes hide wear better than others, making MW versions excellent value alternatives.
Is the Tec-9 | Nuclear Threat worth the price?
The Tec-9 | Nuclear Threat sits in the mid-to-high price bracket, offering strong value for several reasons: It features a distinctive Nuclear Threat design that stands out in-game, maintains good liquidity for trading, and has historically held its value well. For players who main the Tec-9, this skin offers an excellent balance of visual appeal and investment stability compared to budget alternatives.
What is the float value range for the Tec-9 | Nuclear Threat?
Float values in CS2 determine a skin's wear level on a scale from 0.00 (perfect) to 1.00 (maximum wear). This skin cannot be obtained in Factory New condition due to its minimum float of 0.06. The best possible condition is Minimal Wear. Lower float values within any condition category (e.g., 0.01 vs 0.06 in Factory New) result in cleaner appearances and typically command higher prices. For high-value trades, always verify the exact float value using inspection tools.
Where is the cheapest place to buy the Tec-9 | Nuclear Threat?
Prices vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. The Steam Community Market is convenient but charges 15% fees. Third-party markets like Skinport, DMarket, and Buff163 often offer lower prices with fees ranging from 5-10%. For the Tec-9 | Nuclear Threat, we recommend comparing prices on this page's market comparison table above, which shows real-time listings from multiple verified marketplaces. Trading sites may offer even better deals if you have items to exchange.
What makes Souvenir Tec-9 | Nuclear Threat special?
Souvenir skins are exclusive drops from CS2 Major tournament matches. They feature gold stickers commemorating the specific match, teams, and MVP player. Souvenir Tec-9 | Nuclear Threat cannot be obtained through regular case openings, making them significantly rarer than standard versions. The value depends heavily on which tournament, match, and player signatures are featured. High-profile player autographs (like s1mple or ZywOo) can multiply the skin's value several times over.
Can I use the Tec-9 | Nuclear Threat in competitive CS2?
Yes, all weapon skins including the Tec-9 | Nuclear Threat are purely cosmetic and can be used in all CS2 game modes including competitive matchmaking, Premier, and professional tournaments. Skins provide no gameplay advantages or disadvantages - they only change the weapon's visual appearance. Many professional players use skins during official matches, and you'll often see high-value items like this featured in tournament broadcasts.
About This Skin
An ideal pistol for the Terrorist on the move, the Tec-9 is lethal in close quarters and features a high magazine capacity.
History
The Tec-9 | Nuclear Threat was released as part of the ESL One Cologne 2014 Nuke Souvenir Package.
Origin
The Tec-9 | Nuclear Threat can be obtained by opening a ESL One Cologne 2014 Nuke Souvenir Package, DreamHack 2014 Nuke Souvenir Package, ESL One Katowice 2015 Nuke Souvenir Package, MLG Columbus 2016 Nuke Souvenir Package, Cologne 2016 Nuke Souvenir Package, Atlanta 2017 Nuke Souvenir Package, Krakow 2017 Nuke Souvenir Package, Boston 2018 Nuke Souvenir Package. The skin is part of The Nuke Collection.
Rarity
The Tec-9 | Nuclear Threat is one of 410 other Pistol skins. The rarity of the skin is Restricted, which makes the Nuclear Threat a frequent drop with an estimated drop chance of 15.98%.
Availability
The Tec-9 | Nuclear Threat skin falls into a high price bracket, ranging from $141.34 to $707.37, making it an expensive skin. Thankfully, it is readily accessible and can be acquired from various markets.
Versions
The float value of the Tec-9 | Nuclear Threat ranges from 0.06 to 0.8, which makes the skin available in Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred. There is also a Souvenir version for the Nuclear Threat.
Finish Styles
This Tec-9 has been painted in a "Spray-Paint" style, with the Nuclear Threat finish.


