Mr. Driller Ace: Fushigi na Pacteria
Game Boy Advance · 2002
About this game
Driller Ace: Fushigi na Pacteria is a Game Boy Advance game in the Mr.
Driller series, only released in Japan.
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In classic mode, the player must dig down stages by destroying colored formations. when a formation is destroyed, any formations above it will fall down.
This will crush the player, so they must move to avoid falling formations.
If a formation falls onto another formation of the same color, the two will merge, making a bigger piece.
Some blocks can't be broken, forcing the player to work around them.
The player's air supply also runs out over time, so the level must be completed before it is completely depleted.
Extra oxygen tanks can be collected.
In the new mode, some changes are made to gameplay.
In this mode, the air supply is depleted by 1% when the player destroys a block formation.
If the player is crushed, 20% is lost.
Items called Dristones can also be found.
The effects of Dristones vary.
They can change the blocks' colors, destroy them, are refill the player's air supply.
There are also new creatured called Pacteria, which are like virtual pets.
Items found in the underground can be given to the Pacteria so they can change color and form.
There is also a race game, where the player chooses a driller and races the others to the bottom of the course.
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 Mr. Driller Ace: Fushigi na Pacteria 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-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €116.31 |
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €21.04 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €19.39 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €127.94 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €77.54 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €31.02 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €21.09 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €31.10 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €116.61 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €19.44 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €77.74 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €128.27 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €116.42 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €19.41 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €128.06 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €31.05 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €21.06 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €77.62 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €116.36 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €128.00 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €19.40 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €31.03 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €77.58 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €21.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €116.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €21.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €31.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €128.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €77.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €19.40 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Mr. Driller Ace: Fushigi na Pacteria 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 Mr. Driller Ace: Fushigi na Pacteria worth?
Mr. Driller Ace: Fushigi na Pacteria for Game Boy Advance is currently worth €51.00 loose, €77.54 complete in box, and €116.31 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Mr. Driller Ace: Fushigi na Pacteria rare?
Mr. Driller Ace: Fushigi na Pacteria 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 Mr. Driller Ace: Fushigi na Pacteria?
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 Mr. Driller Ace: Fushigi na Pacteria, loose is €51.00 and CIB is €77.54 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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