Legend of the River King
Game Boy Color · 1997
About this game
This unique RPG provides a world of fishing as the prime objective.
There are two modes of play, The Fish and Raise.
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The Fish: As a young boy, you must search out the fish called Guardian, the only fish in the river that can cure a disease caught by your sister, Teruyo.
This mode combines RPG elements such as buying items, talking to the town's folk and searching the local river for the Guardian fish.
The fishing element comes into play when you bait or lure fish at the river, in hopes to find a fish.
Raise mode allows you to purchase a fish tank and the extras, and raise a small fish.
Much like the many Pokémon type games, you can feed it, keep the tank clean and raise the fish.
About Game Boy Color
The Game Boy Color (1998) added a color screen to the original Game Boy formula while remaining backwards compatible with the entire existing cartridge library. Its colorful, semi-transparent cartridge shells make it a visually distinct platform for shelf collectors, and several late-cycle exclusives — released just before the Game Boy Advance took over — are notably harder to find complete today.
Gamevaro tracks Legend of the River King for Game Boy Color 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €155.97 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €17.08 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €80.30 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €343.32 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €232.28 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €21.91 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €342.78 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €17.05 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €80.17 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €231.92 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €155.72 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €21.87 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €231.79 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €155.64 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €342.60 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €80.13 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €17.04 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €126.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €954.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €31.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €155.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €38.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €80.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €236.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €342.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €17.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €79.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €17.59 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Legend of the River King 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 Legend of the River King worth?
Legend of the River King for Game Boy Color is currently worth €137.80 loose, €79.55 complete in box, and €126.86 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Legend of the River King rare?
Legend of the River King 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 Legend of the River King?
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 Legend of the River King, loose is €137.80 and CIB is €79.55 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Legend of the River King worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Legend of the River King is currently worth €137.80 loose, versus €238.72 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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