Master Karateka
Game Boy · 1989
About this game
As a master in karate and the sole survivor of your village, you must confront the evil Akuma and defeat his army to rescue your beloved Mariko and get your revenge.
Master Karateka is an enhanced port of Karateka , in which you take the role of a Karate-chopping hero as he scrolls across several screens fighting each one of Akuma's henchmen in succession until you reach the bad guy himself.
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Your weapons are your hands and feet, with each button commanding either punches or kicks that can be modified in height with the directional controls.
This Gameboy version replaces all graphics and cramps the action into smaller screens, featuring different enemies and challenges.
Furthermore, you can customize your hero's stats at the beginning of the game to better suit your fighting style.
About Game Boy
The original Game Boy (1989) proved that handheld gaming didn't need cutting-edge graphics to succeed — its monochrome screen and legendary battery life, combined with Tetris as a pack-in, made it a cultural phenomenon. Game Boy cartridges are famously durable, so this remains one of the more accessible retro platforms to collect, though translucent color variants and complete-in-box copies with the original brick-sized manual add real value for condition-focused collectors.
Gamevaro tracks Master Karateka for Game Boy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.95 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €102.23 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.14 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €92.93 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €40.55 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €16.22 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.94 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €16.19 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.12 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €40.48 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €92.79 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €102.07 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €16.19 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €40.46 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.94 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €102.01 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.11 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €92.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €16.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €40.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €92.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €102.01 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €101.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €92.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €40.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €16.18 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Master Karateka 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 Master Karateka worth?
Master Karateka for Game Boy is currently worth €21.87 loose, €40.55 complete in box, and €92.93 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Master Karateka rare?
Master Karateka 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 Master Karateka?
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 Master Karateka, loose is €21.87 and CIB is €40.55 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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