Advance Wars 2
Game Boy Advance · 2003
About this game
Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising is a single-player and multiplayer turn-based strategy game.
The story begins shortly after the events of Advance Wars .
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The Black Hole Army has regrouped under the command of a new leader, Sturm, and launched a fresh invasion against the nations of Macro Land.
Players take control of the defending armies of Orange Star, Blue Moon, Green Earth, and Yellow Comet, guiding their forces across multiple campaigns to repel the threat and liberate the region.
Each chapter of the campaign focuses on a different faction, allowing players to command a variety of characters with unique commanding abilities.
Gameplay is based on grid-based, turn-oriented strategy, where players deploy and maneuver units across land, sea, and air.
Infantry, tanks, artillery, naval ships, and aircraft each serve distinct roles, with rock-paper-scissors style balancing encouraging combined-arms tactics.
Infantry capture cities and bases to expand income and resources, while heavier units dominate battlefields but require careful logistical support.
Combat outcomes are influenced by terrain, fog of war, and weather, encouraging players to adapt strategies to shifting conditions.
Commanding Officers (COs) remain central to the game.
Each CO offers advantages and drawbacks that influence units under their command, such as movement boosts, attack bonuses, or improved defenses.
As battles progress, COs build up a power meter that can be unleashed as a CO Power or Super CO Power, granting temporary battlefield-wide effects.
These abilities can shift momentum dramatically, such as launching additional missile strikes, providing extra movement, or temporarily strengthening all units.
Compared to its predecessor, the sequel expands tactical variety with new units and structures.
The Neotank, a heavily armed and armored vehicle, adds another layer of late-game firepower.
Black Hole-specific installations such as minicannons, laser turrets, and pipelines introduce new missio
About Game Boy Advance
Nintendo's Game Boy Advance (2001) offered near-SNES-level graphics in a handheld and became a home for excellent ports as well as original titles across nearly every genre. GBA cartridges are generally durable and plentiful, making it an approachable platform for new collectors, though a few late-release RPGs and limited exclusives have become genuine chase items.
Gamevaro tracks Advance Wars 2 for Game Boy Advance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.16 |
| 2026-07-09 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €53.27 |
| 2026-07-09 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-09 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €280.60 |
| 2026-07-09 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €16.66 |
| 2026-07-09 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €131.52 |
| 2026-07-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €54.75 |
| 2026-07-08 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.83 |
| 2026-07-08 | Item only | NTSC-U | €73.85 |
| 2026-07-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €53.14 |
| 2026-07-08 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €279.89 |
| 2026-07-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €131.19 |
| 2026-07-08 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €16.62 |
| 2026-07-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.54 |
| 2026-07-06 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €279.52 |
| 2026-07-06 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €16.60 |
| 2026-07-06 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €131.02 |
| 2026-07-06 | Item only | NTSC-U | €19.88 |
| 2026-07-06 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.53 |
| 2026-07-06 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €53.07 |
| 2026-07-04 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €279.52 |
| 2026-07-04 | Item only | NTSC-U | €19.88 |
| 2026-07-04 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €16.60 |
| 2026-07-04 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.53 |
| 2026-07-04 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €53.07 |
| 2026-07-04 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €131.02 |
| 2026-06-30 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €16.66 |
| 2026-06-30 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €131.50 |
| 2026-06-30 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €53.26 |
| 2026-06-30 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €280.55 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Advance Wars 2 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 Advance Wars 2 worth?
Advance Wars 2 for Game Boy Advance is currently worth €73.85 loose, €53.27 complete in box, and €131.52 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Advance Wars 2 rare?
Advance Wars 2 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 Advance Wars 2?
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 Advance Wars 2, loose is €73.85 and CIB is €53.27 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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