Kid Icarus (1986)

Game Boy Advance · 1986

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About this game

Far away in peaceful Angel Land lived a young angel warrior named Pit, who has been given the task of defeating the monstrous Medusa, who wishes to destroy Angel Land and all of the people, and she has started by kidnapping Palutena, the Princess of Angel Land.

Young Pit must rescue the Princess and restore peace to Angel Land.

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He will travel from the deep caverns of the Underworld to Medusa's palace in the sky on his journey, and deadly monsters will attack him every step of the way.

But he has the power of the Gods on his side! A powerful bow and arrows, Water of Life, and Angel Feathers will assist Pit on his quest to destroy Medusa and save the princess! Kid Icarus is a platform game where the player goes through several vertically outlaid levels, shooting enemies with his bow on the way and collecting hearts they leave behind.

Pit's bow can shoot both forward and upwards.

As Pit continues upwards, more and more of the level ends up beyond the bottom of the screen and if Pit falls down out of the screen, he dies.

The levels contain doors which lead to chambers of various types - some chambers are filled with enemies, some are treasuries which allow Pit to obtain a power-up, some are stores where Pit can buy stuff, some will replenish his health, in some Pit will be able to take a test in hopes of getting a powerful weapon, and finally some chambers give Pit a chance of receiving a strength upgrade, therefore increasing the amount of damage his attacks deal.

Pit earns experience as he defeats enemies, and he gains levels from this experience.

The more levels Pit has, the more maximum health he has.

Hearts taken from enemies are used in shops to buy various items and power-ups.

Items include a protective shield which harms enemies, a more powerful bow, a mallet which allows you to smash the poor Palutena's warriors turned to stone who will later help you to fight a boss, a torch to see yourself in dark areas and others.

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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 Kid Icarus (1986) 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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Market values by condition

PAL

Loose / Item only

€52.56

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NTSC-U

Loose / Item only

€60.45

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NTSC-J

Loose / Item only

€57.31

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Recent sales

Date	Type	Region	Price	Source
2026-07-08	Loose / Item only	PAL	€52.56	eBay NL
2026-07-08	Loose / Item only	NTSC-J	€57.31	eBay US
2026-07-07	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€60.45	eBay US

Market insights

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PAL is 15% cheaper

The PAL version (€52.56) is significantly cheaper than NTSC-U (€60.45) loose.

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Kid Icarus (1986), suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy Advance titles.

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 Kid Icarus (1986) worth?

Kid Icarus (1986) for Game Boy Advance is currently worth €52.56 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Kid Icarus (1986) rare?

Kid Icarus (1986) has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy Advance titles.

What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Kid Icarus (1986)?

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.

Is Kid Icarus (1986) worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of Kid Icarus (1986) is currently worth €52.56 loose, versus €60.45 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.