Pokémon Snap
Nintendo 64 · 1999
About this game
As Todd Snap, an aspiring Pokémon photographer, you must travel through different environment types in order to photograph as many Pokémon as you can find.
With the help of Professor Oak, you will discover new places to photograph Pokémon, ranging from those such as a volcano which houses Fire Pokémon to a jungle housing Grass Pokémon.
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The game features 63 of the original 151 Pokémon, including favorites such as Pikachu and Charizard.
Throughout your journey as a Pokémon photographer you will obtain new items from Professor Oak to help snap a photo of those Pokémon whose attention you just can't seem to attract.
At first you are equipped with only an apple, but by taking great photos of various species you will get access to items such as a Pester Ball or a Poké Flute.
Gameplay is similar to that of a rail-shooter, in which you move across a linear route and are only able to look around to take pictures.
At the end of each route you receive a score from Oak depending on things such as the position of the Pokémon in the frame shot, the size of the Pokémon in the picture, or how many of that Pokémon are together in the shot.
Up to 60 photos can be taken during each course and you choose the one to submit to Oak.
All the photos you take can later be accessed in your own Pokémon album.
The game features six different courses, but a seventh one can be unlocked by taking a picture of a mysterious Pokémon sign in each of the other courses.
The seventh course known as Rainbow Cloud offers the only opportunity to snap a photo of the rare and elusive psychic Pokémon, Mew.
When released for Virtual Console on the Wii, a couple changes were made to the game.
First, Jynx's skin color was changed from black to purple to match its current design and avoid the controversy its original design had caused due to its resemblance of the blackface caricature.
Second, in order to mimic the functionality of the Pokémon Snap Stations found in stores that let players bring in their cartridge
About Nintendo 64
The Nintendo 64 (1996) stuck with cartridges after most competitors moved to CDs, trading longer load times for near-instant game access and durability that's held up well over nearly three decades. N64 cartridges are largely intact and functional today, and while common titles are affordable, several late-release and multiplayer-focused games with smaller print runs have become firmly established as valuable collector pieces.
Gamevaro tracks Pokémon Snap for Nintendo 64 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 Pokémon Snap 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 N64 release dates back to 1999.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €8.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €2620.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €402.51 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €15.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €37.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €402.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €15.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €37.55 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €2619.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €8.09 |
| 2026-07-07 | Item only | PAL | €23.07 |
| 2026-07-07 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €628.39 |
| 2026-07-07 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €628.39 |
| 2026-07-07 | Item only | NTSC-J | €23.58 |
| 2026-07-07 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €628.39 |
| 2026-07-07 | Complete in Box | PAL | €155.09 |
| 2026-07-07 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €23.58 |
| 2026-07-07 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €109.93 |
| 2026-07-07 | Item only | NTSC-U | €23.58 |
| 2026-07-07 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €109.93 |
| 2026-07-07 | New (sealed) | PAL | €742.94 |
| 2026-07-07 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €109.93 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €113.58 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €42.32 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.25 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €6.30 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €7.22 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1189.93 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Pokémon Snap 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 Pokémon Snap worth?
Pokémon Snap for Nintendo 64 is currently worth €23.07 loose, €37.54 complete in box, and €402.51 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Pokémon Snap rare?
Pokémon Snap 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 Pokémon Snap?
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 Snap, loose is €23.07 and CIB is €37.54 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Pokémon Snap worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Pokémon Snap is currently worth €23.07 loose, versus €23.58 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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