Tails' Skypatrol
Sega Game Gear · 1995
About this game
While flying his plane, Tails discovers a small island and lands to investigate.
While initially appearing to be uninhabited, he eventually comes upon an old woman.
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She declares herself to be the great Witchcart, and claims the island and everything on it as her own, threatening to transform any dissidents into crystal.
She then heads off with her henchmen, and Tails, determined to stop her, chases after them.
It is one of two handheld games on the Game Gear to feature Sonic's sidekick Miles "Tails" Prower as the main character.
The game follows the adventures of Tails as he tries to save an island from Witchcart, who claims to be able to turn dissenters into crystals with her magic.
It was originally released on 28 April 1995 as an exclusive game to the Japanese market.
However, Tails' Skypatrol later saw an overseas release as it was included as an unlockable minigame in the Nintendo GameCube's Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut, and was re-released as one of the featured games in Sonic Gems Collection.
About Sega Game Gear
Sega's Game Gear (1990) was a technically capable handheld competitor to the Game Boy, notable for its full-color backlit screen — a real advantage at the time, offset by famously poor battery life. Its commercial underperformance against Nintendo's handheld means smaller print runs overall, and complete, well-preserved cartridges (the plastic shells are prone to yellowing and cracking) are a genuine niche within retro handheld collecting.
Gamevaro tracks Tails' Skypatrol for Sega Game Gear 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-J | €173.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €71.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €402.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €50.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €442.69 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €201.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €80.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €402.27 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €50.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €201.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €71.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €442.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €80.45 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €396.76 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €70.03 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €79.35 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €436.43 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €49.59 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €198.38 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €434.71 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €395.19 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-J | €69.75 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €49.40 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €197.59 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €79.04 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €49.20 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €69.42 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €196.82 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €393.63 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €433.00 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Tails' Skypatrol 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 Tails' Skypatrol worth?
Tails' Skypatrol for Sega Game Gear is currently worth €173.05 loose, €201.22 complete in box, and €402.45 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Tails' Skypatrol rare?
Tails' Skypatrol 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 Tails' Skypatrol?
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 Tails' Skypatrol, loose is €173.05 and CIB is €201.22 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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