Yoshi
Game Boy · 1991
About this game
Yoshi's Cookie is a fast-paced puzzle game.
The player moves randomly placed cookies into rows and columns of cookies with similar patterns.
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When a row or column of the same cookies is successfully assembled, the line will disappear, and the player can begin to work on a new row or column.
The "Yoshi" cookie is very special in both the 1-player and the 2-player game.
Since this cookie is the key to both games, it should be used wisely.
The SNES version has an additional puzzle mode where players have to clear the game board in a limited number of moves.
There are 100 unique puzzles in this mode.
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 Yoshi 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.
Adding Yoshi to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This GB release dates back to 1991.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
1 collector on Gamevaro has this game.
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.74 |
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €25.81 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €196.18 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €777.88 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.27 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €25.45 |
| 2026-07-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €172.23 |
| 2026-07-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €87.20 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.75 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.77 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €87.66 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €779.86 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €196.68 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.32 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €173.15 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €25.87 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €25.24 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.03 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €87.67 |
| 2026-07-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €173.17 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €25.83 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.77 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.29 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €87.53 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €172.88 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €196.37 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €778.63 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Yoshi 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 Yoshi worth?
Yoshi for Game Boy is currently worth €25.45 loose, €25.81 complete in box, and €196.18 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Yoshi rare?
Yoshi 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 Yoshi?
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 Yoshi, loose is €25.45 and CIB is €25.81 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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