Lufia: The Legend Returns
Game Boy Color · 2001
About this game
The third title of the Lufia series gives us an entirely new battle and dungeon system.
All of the dungeons in this game are randomly generated, which can get annoying at times.
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Otherwise, it's a lot like Lufia 2 in the dungeon department.
You see the monsters, they move when you move and you can stun them.
The battle system in this game is rather unique.
You can use 9 characters in a 3x3 formation.
The character in the front row deals the most physical damage, but also takes the most physical damage.
Vice versa for the back row one, and the one in the middle row obviously takes and deals average damage. 9 characters might seem like much to use, but you can only let 3 characters attack during a turn; One from each vertical row.
The 3x3 system is also used for special attacks and magic systems.
Each character has a power in one colour; Blue, green, yellow or red, which means magic, defense, speed or power respectively.
The other characters who are in the same vertical or horizontal row also receive the same amount of power from this character; This way, all characters share their power with eachother.
Other than that, the story circles around the Sinistrals returning - Again.
Another thing that has returned is the Ancient Dungeon, but this time around, it has 200 floors and a very difficult and unexpected boss at the bottom...
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 Lufia: The Legend Returns 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €178.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €71.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €44.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €192.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €212.26 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €70.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €192.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €212.16 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €71.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €70.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €178.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €44.52 |
| 2026-07-08 | Item only | PAL | €119.94 |
| 2026-07-08 | Item only | NTSC-U | €98.55 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €98.55 |
| 2026-07-06 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €36.69 |
| 2026-07-06 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €38.16 |
| 2026-07-06 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €177.46 |
| 2026-07-06 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €293.50 |
| 2026-07-06 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €212.37 |
| 2026-07-06 | Item only | NTSC-U | €88.16 |
| 2026-07-04 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €212.37 |
| 2026-07-04 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €36.69 |
| 2026-07-04 | Item only | NTSC-U | €88.03 |
| 2026-07-04 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €37.01 |
| 2026-07-04 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €174.59 |
| 2026-07-04 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €293.50 |
| 2026-06-30 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €36.82 |
| 2026-06-30 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €294.58 |
| 2026-06-30 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €37.15 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Lufia: The Legend Returns 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 Lufia: The Legend Returns worth?
Lufia: The Legend Returns for Game Boy Color is currently worth €119.94 loose, €178.16 complete in box, and €192.96 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Lufia: The Legend Returns rare?
Lufia: The Legend Returns 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 Lufia: The Legend Returns?
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 Lufia: The Legend Returns, loose is €119.94 and CIB is €178.16 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Lufia: The Legend Returns worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Lufia: The Legend Returns is currently worth €119.94 loose, versus €98.55 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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