Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

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

Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising for Game Boy Advance is currently worth €42.40 loose, €60.94 complete in box, and €138.08 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

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: Black Hole Rising, loose is €42.40 and CIB is €60.94 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising is currently worth €42.40 loose, versus €34.16 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.