Medarot: Kabuto Version
Game Boy · 1997
About this game
Medarot (also referred to as Medarot 1) is an RPG that was released in 1997 for the Nintendo Game Boy, and the original game that started the Medarot franchise.
It follows Hikaru Agata on his quest to compete in Robottle tournaments and defeat the evil Roborobo Gang.
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Like the other creature-collecting games of the time, Medarot 1 was released in two versions: Kabuto (Rhinoceros beetle), where the player's starting Medarot is Metal Beetle, and Kuwagata (Stag beetle), where the player starts with Head Scissors.
Along with the starting Medarots, there are some Medarots and Medals that can only be obtained in a specific version.
No English versions of the game were released.
Medarot 1 is a monochrome Game Boy game with only basic palette support when played on a Game Boy Color.
However, it has a border and more advanced colors when played on a Super Game Boy.
A "director's cut" edition of the game titled Medarot Perfect Edition was released for Bandai's Japan-only Wonderswan system in 1999.
It had two versions and was also monochrome-only.
Later that year, the direct sequel Medarot 2 was released for Game Boy.
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 Medarot: Kabuto Version 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €55.97 |
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.87 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.08 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €61.57 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €24.31 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €9.72 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.88 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €9.75 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €56.11 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.09 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €24.37 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €61.72 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €56.02 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.08 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €61.62 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €9.73 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.88 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €24.33 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €55.99 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €61.59 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.08 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €9.73 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €24.32 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €55.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €9.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €61.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €24.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.08 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Medarot: Kabuto Version 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 Medarot: Kabuto Version worth?
Medarot: Kabuto Version for Game Boy is currently worth €39.59 loose, €24.31 complete in box, and €55.97 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Medarot: Kabuto Version rare?
Medarot: Kabuto Version 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 Medarot: Kabuto Version?
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 Medarot: Kabuto Version, loose is €39.59 and CIB is €24.31 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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