Rivals of Aether
Nintendo Switch · 2017
About this game
Rivals of Aether is a single-player and multiplayer 2D fighting game.
The setting is a world where civilizations draw strength from elemental forces tied to fire, water, air, and earth.
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Each rival is a fighter who channels one of these elements in combat, representing clans or kingdoms locked in struggle.
The player takes control of these characters in battles across a variety of stages, with the objective of knocking opponents out of the arena.
Combat is platform-based and emphasizes mobility, positioning, and the use of elemental powers.
Fighters have light and strong attacks, aerial strikes, and special moves unique to their element.
Instead of traditional health bars, the game uses a percentage damage system: attacks increase an opponent’s damage percentage, which in turn makes them easier to launch off the stage.
Victory is achieved by sending enemies beyond the arena boundaries.
Each character has distinctive mechanics tied to their element.
For example, a fire user can apply burning effects that add damage over time, while a water fighter can create puddles to enhance movement or special attacks.
Earth-aligned characters can manipulate terrain for defense or offense, and air-focused rivals excel in speed and aerial combat.
Game modes include single-player arcade challenges, training, and tutorials alongside local and online multiplayer.
Competitive rulesets support timed matches or stock-based play, and matches can be customized with different numbers of players and stage selections.
Online play uses matchmaking and lobbies, with ranked and casual options available.
About Nintendo Switch
Released in 2017, the Nintendo Switch became one of the best-selling consoles of all time thanks to its hybrid handheld/docked design. Its cartridge-based physical format (as opposed to discs) has made complete-in-box collecting popular again, with certain limited print runs and Nintendo-published exclusives already commanding a premium on the secondhand market just a few years after release.
Gamevaro tracks Rivals of Aether for Nintendo Switch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €52.92 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €31.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €48.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €48.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €31.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €52.90 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €15.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.72 |
| 2026-06-23 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €87.28 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | NTSC-U | €61.09 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €53.49 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €15.59 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €48.63 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €30.95 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €39.39 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €30.95 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €48.63 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €15.59 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €53.49 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €39.39 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €31.02 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €48.74 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €53.62 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €39.48 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €15.63 |
| 2026-06-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €48.74 |
| 2026-06-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €53.62 |
| 2026-06-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €39.48 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Rivals of Aether 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 Rivals of Aether worth?
Rivals of Aether for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €61.09 loose, €43.74 complete in box, and €48.11 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Rivals of Aether rare?
Rivals of Aether 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 Rivals of Aether?
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 Rivals of Aether, loose is €61.09 and CIB is €43.74 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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