Sticker | nicx (Holo) | Austin 2025

This is a Holo autograph of nicx representing Complexity Gaming from the BLAST.tv Austin 2025 set, issued as part of the Austin 2025 Contenders Autograph Capsule. The sticker is an Exotic-tier autograph designed by Valve and carries full provenance, which means its signature and event attribution are factory-backed.

The Holo finish sits above the Paper base and is a premium film for this set; it refracts color and reads better on darker skins than the flat Paper. Within the finish ladder Holo is a clear step up from Paper, behind only the top-tier decorative films reserved for the rarest releases in other capsules.

This sticker is cataloged in the budget price tier despite its premium Holo film and Exotic rarity, which positions it as an accessible way to own a qualified autograph for collectors who prefer lower entry cost. For collectors that allocate by tier, it slots into a grab-friendly bracket while still offering the upside of a premium finish and full provenance.

The sticker is tied to BLAST.tv Austin 2025, and the capsule name is Austin 2025 Contenders Autograph Capsule, both printed with Valve's design. Event provenance matters because the sticker's identity is anchored to that BLAST.tv Austin 2025 drop, which is what collectors look for when tracking autograph lines or building event-specific sets.

Supply for this sticker is fixed by the capsule run from the Austin 2025 Contenders Autograph Capsule; once the tournament drops stopped it became a finite pool. Clean stock only thins over time as applied copies accumulate, so scarcity is a permanent property of the release rather than a transient market snapshot.

An applied copy has been glued onto an in-game weapon and will carry visible handling and placement artifacts; an unapplied copy is factory clean and reads fully in its Holo film. Collectors prize unapplied copies for registry work and long-term preservation, so condition is a major gate when comparing otherwise identical stickers.

Nicx's Holo autograph checks several boxes collectors care about: a named player, team attribution to Complexity Gaming, full provenance, and an Exotic rarity all wrapped in a premium film. That mix is what makes this a reasonable long-term hold for someone building event or player-specific runs without chasing the very top price ladders.

Holo signatures like this one tend to pop on darker, glossy weapon skins where the refractive film can catch light and make the autograph legible at a glance. Placement choices and background contrast matter: good placement preserves the signature line and boosts demand among craft buyers, which in turn supports desirability on the market.

When you shop, confirm the sticker is unapplied and that the finish is listed as Holo so you don't get a Paper impostor. Check the live price block on the page for current market pricing and cross-reference seller condition notes to ensure the copy is factory clean.