Pokemon Red [First Print]
Game Boy
About Game Boy
The original Game Boy (1989) proved that handheld gaming didn't need cutting-edge graphics to succeed — its monochrome screen and legendary battery life, combined with Tetris as a pack-in, made it a cultural phenomenon. Game Boy cartridges are famously durable, so this remains one of the more accessible retro platforms to collect, though translucent color variants and complete-in-box copies with the original brick-sized manual add real value for condition-focused collectors.
Gamevaro tracks Pokemon Red [First Print] for Game Boy with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-19 | Item only | NTSC-U | €55.75 |
| 2026-07-19 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €6558.81 |
| 2026-07-19 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €169.82 |
| 2026-07-19 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.85 |
| 2026-07-19 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €369.48 |
| 2026-07-19 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €7895.34 |
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €55.75 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.85 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €6558.81 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €169.82 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €7895.34 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €369.48 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €370.42 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €7915.42 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €170.25 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €55.89 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €6575.49 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.91 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €6565.13 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €369.84 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.87 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €7902.94 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €169.98 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €55.80 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €369.64 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €55.77 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €169.90 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €7898.80 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €6561.68 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Pokemon Red [First Print] has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Pokemon Red [First Print] worth?
Pokemon Red [First Print] for Game Boy is currently worth €315.35 loose, €369.48 complete in box, and €6558.81 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Pokemon Red [First Print] rare?
Pokemon Red [First Print] has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Pokemon Red [First Print]?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Pokemon Red [First Print], loose is €315.35 and CIB is €369.48 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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