The Legend of Zelda
Game Boy Advance · 1986
About this game
In one of the darkest times in the Kingdom of Hyrule, a young, pointy-eared boy named Link takes on an epic quest to restore the fragmented Triforce of Wisdom and save the Princess Zelda from the clutches of the evil, power-hungry Ganon.
The Legend of Zelda marks the first title of the Zelda series.
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Players must make their way through the various forests, graveyards, plains, and deserts of the Overworld to find the secret entrances of the eight dungeons in an attempt to piece together the broken Triforce.
Once all pieces are joined, Link will be able to gain entry to Death Mountain, home of Ganon, and prison of Princess Zelda.
The game is drawn in a top-down perspective.
Link begins his quest in the Overworld, which features forests, mountains and lakes and is divided into several screens.
Link can explore the Overworld freely, though when he enters a screen, he will encounter several enemies.
He can attack them with his sword.
If Link is at full health, he can toss his sword to attack enemies from afar, but when he is hurt, even slightly, he can only fight in melee range.
Link's health is represented by hearts; initially he can have a maximum of three hearts, but as he progresses in the game, he will find heart containers that increase his maximum health.
The enemies are varied - some attack from up close, some shoot projectiles.
When killed, they often leave behind an item - a heart to restore energy, rupees that function as money (and can be used to buy stuff in various shops in the Overworld), or bombs which can be picked up and set down to attack enemies or destroy some walls.
Some items function as weapons or armor, while others are used to solve puzzles.
When enemies are killed, they stay dead and will not re-appear once the screen is entered again.
To find the Triforce pieces, Link must explore dungeons.
Once he finds an entrance to the dungeon and goes in, he must explore the rooms, fight enemies and collect keys until he finds the boss monster he must defe
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 The Legend of Zelda 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €44.48 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €44.48 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €232.15 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €232.15 |
| 2026-07-07 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €95.17 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for The Legend of Zelda, 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 The Legend of Zelda worth?
The Legend of Zelda for Game Boy Advance is currently worth €95.17 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Legend of Zelda rare?
The Legend of Zelda 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 The Legend of Zelda?
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 The Legend of Zelda worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of The Legend of Zelda is currently worth €95.17 loose, versus €44.48 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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