Pokemon Blue [First Print]
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 Pokemon Blue [First Print] 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-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €369.27 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.91 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €48.66 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €849.55 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €4843.94 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €219.18 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €218.84 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €48.58 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €848.21 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €368.69 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.87 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €4836.31 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €218.72 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €847.77 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €368.50 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €48.56 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €4833.77 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €368.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €48.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €4833.77 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €847.77 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €218.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €48.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €847.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €4831.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €218.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €368.33 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Pokemon Blue [First Print] 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 Pokemon Blue [First Print] worth?
Pokemon Blue [First Print] for Game Boy is currently worth €350.41 loose, €369.27 complete in box, and €849.55 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Pokemon Blue [First Print] rare?
Pokemon Blue [First Print] 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 Pokemon Blue [First Print]?
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 Pokemon Blue [First Print], loose is €350.41 and CIB is €369.27 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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