Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon
Game Boy Advance · 2004
About this game
Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon is a remake of the first Shining Force game .
The story still revolves around the Runefaust army trying to resurrect the Dark Dragon, but it features some new additions like new characters and additional story sequences in-between battles.
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Furthermore, dialogues have been expanded and the main hero has a background story now and is able to talk.
Graphics have also received a complete overhaul, and the sound quality has been improved, although the compositions are the same as in the original.
The heart of the game are of course the tactical turn-based battles.
You can take up to twelve different members of your Shining Force into battle.
There are many different classes ranging from fighters and magicians to healers, knights, monks, ninjas and many more.
In-between battles you can explore various towns to buy new weapons and items or chat with the townsfolk.
There are also a number of secret characters and items to be discovered.
Shining Force's gameplay has also seen some changes.
The interface has been slightly simplified and you can now organize your units before battles.
During battles, it is now possible to view upcoming turns, which makes it much easier to plan your next steps.
To make the battles more interesting, even for fans of the original, you receive certain bonuses (usually money or a weapon) for completing battles in a set number of turns.
Finally, a card-collecting side-quest has been added.
Cards can have various effects in battle and one character is able to transform into the cards that you have found.
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 Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon 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
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €122.75 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €73.11 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.08 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €253.61 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €61.22 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €291.01 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €44.31 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €15.09 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €17.73 |
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €26.19 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €66.46 |
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €50.10 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €66.63 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €123.06 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €50.23 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €73.29 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €44.42 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €17.77 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.11 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €254.25 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €61.37 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €291.75 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €26.26 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €15.12 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €66.53 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €15.10 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €26.22 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €122.86 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €61.27 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €291.29 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon 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 Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon worth?
Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon for Game Boy Advance is currently worth €114.90 loose, €86.94 complete in box, and €219.49 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon rare?
Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon 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 Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon?
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 Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon, loose is €114.90 and CIB is €86.94 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon is currently worth €114.90 loose, versus €87.60 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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