Pokémon Yellow Version
Game Boy · 2000
About this game
Pokémon Yellow , along with Pokémon Blue and Pokémon Red forms the first generation of Pokémon games.
You control a number of fictional animals known as Pokémon and must travel the land using your current Pokémon to defeat and capture more.
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There are 151 Pokémon that fall into various types such as fire, water and grass that have a complicated rock-paper-scissors relationship.
You come across a series of town, each of which contains a gym where you must do battle with other Pokémon trainers.
Each gym specializes in a different type of Pokémon.
After beating each gym, you are given a new ability that lets you travel to new areas.
The object of the game is to defeat all eight gym leaders, or ultimately, to catch all the varieties of Pokémon.
Some of them are not actually catchable in Yellow , so you must use the Game Boy link function to trade with friends using Red and Blue to complete your collection.
Pokémon Yellow differs from the other first-generation games because it is based on the Pokémon anime series.
The main character looks like Ash and he starts the game with Pikachu, rather than choosing a Pokémon as in all other games in the series.
Character graphics throughout the game are based on designs from the series and it includes Jesse, James and their Meowth, which the other games do not.
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 Pokémon Yellow 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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Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €74.18 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €437.93 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Pokémon Yellow Version, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy titles.
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 Pokémon Yellow Version worth?
Pokémon Yellow Version for Game Boy is currently worth €74.18 loose, €437.93 complete in box. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Pokémon Yellow Version rare?
Pokémon Yellow Version has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Pokémon Yellow 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 Pokémon Yellow Version, loose is €74.18 and CIB is €437.93 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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