SD Gundam Gaiden: Lacroan Heroes
Game Boy · 1990
About this game
SD Gundam Gaiden is a spin-off of the SD Gundam franchise, in which cutesy versions of the Gundam robots from the classic anime series are put into a medieval fantasy setting, which Lacroan Heroes adapts as a Dragon Quest -like RPG.
Knight Gundam is tasked by Princess Frau to investigate the dealings of the evil Satan Gundam and his forces in the land of Lacroa.
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Knight must travel through dungeons, castles and towns, finding allies, fighting monsters and becoming strong enough to finally defeat the bad guy.
Gameplay follows the standard DQ template in which gold and experience are gained through random turn-based battles against enemies.
The battles are controlled through a menu that allows fighting, defending, using magic or items, or fleeing the battle.
Knight starts the game alone, but can recruit additional party members.
The game consists of several distinct quests accessed through magic doors.
While they can theoretically be taken on in any order, they are designed in order of increasing difficulty.
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 SD Gundam Gaiden: Lacroan Heroes 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 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €59.62 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.02 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.58 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €10.52 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €25.77 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €65.58 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.01 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.57 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €25.73 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €59.52 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €65.48 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €25.71 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.01 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €65.44 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €59.49 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €25.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €59.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €65.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €65.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €59.47 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €25.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.01 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €10.49 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
SD Gundam Gaiden: Lacroan Heroes 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 SD Gundam Gaiden: Lacroan Heroes worth?
SD Gundam Gaiden: Lacroan Heroes for Game Boy is currently worth €1.45 loose, €25.77 complete in box, and €59.62 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is SD Gundam Gaiden: Lacroan Heroes rare?
SD Gundam Gaiden: Lacroan Heroes 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 SD Gundam Gaiden: Lacroan Heroes?
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 SD Gundam Gaiden: Lacroan Heroes, loose is €1.45 and CIB is €25.77 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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