Pocket Bomberman
Game Boy · 1997
About this game
Long, long ago, the sun was covered by a dark and heavy cloud.
It was said this cloud was caused by a monster that had sealed the Sword of the Sun.
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Legends also says that to break the seal, a hero must collect five Power Stones that are guarded by monsters.
Bomberman takes up the challenge as he is the last hero strong enough to defeat such monsters.
This is a side-scrolling platform game.
In each world, you must clear four areas by killing any monsters within.
To kill a monster, you drop a bomb.
After a few seconds, the bomb explodes in a four-way blast.
If the monster is within range of the blast, it is killed.
After you clear these four areas, you must clear a fifth area by killing a boss to clear the world and collect its Power Stone.
Be careful, though, because if Bomberman is touched by a monster, touches a dangerous item or is caught in the blast of his own bomb, you lose a life.
After all lives are gone, you get the option to restart that last area or quit.
In most areas, you can, though the placement of bombs, find items to increase your jumping, speed, blast radius, etc.
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 Pocket Bomberman 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
PAL
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €2.37 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €87.54 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €14.67 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.16 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €79.58 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €34.48 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €87.76 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €14.70 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €79.78 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.19 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €2.38 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €34.57 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €79.66 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.17 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €87.62 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €2.37 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €14.68 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €34.52 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €14.67 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €79.62 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €87.58 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.17 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €34.50 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €2.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €79.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €2.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €14.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €87.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €34.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.17 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Pocket Bomberman 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 Pocket Bomberman worth?
Pocket Bomberman for Game Boy is currently worth €21.19 loose, €65.42 complete in box, and €150.48 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Pocket Bomberman rare?
Pocket Bomberman 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 Pocket Bomberman?
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 Pocket Bomberman, loose is €21.19 and CIB is €65.42 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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