The Karate Kid
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1987
About this game
Based on the 1986 John G.
Avildsen film, The Karate Kid 2 .
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The Karate Kid is a beat'em up game where the player, as Daniel Larusso, must go through some stages (including bonus ones) from the karate competition to the final battle in Okinawa against Chozen.
There are different kinds of stages, from the fighting style game (similar to Street Fighter ) to the platform type like Kung Fu for NES, it also has some bonus stages in which the player's ability is tested.
The game also features a One on One mode where two players can fight a single one on one battle to determine a winner.
About Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System (1983 in Japan, 1985 in the West) revived the North American video game industry after the 1983 crash and established conventions — cartridges, licensing seals, save systems — that shaped the industry for decades. NES collecting is one of the most established retro markets: common titles remain cheap, but a well-known handful of low-print-run games (many from smaller third-party publishers) are among the most expensive video games in existence.
Gamevaro tracks The Karate Kid for Nintendo Entertainment System 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-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €32.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €3002.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €612.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €74.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €32.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2997.65 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €612.16 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €74.88 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €67.49 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.58 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €31.91 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €603.73 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2930.71 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.75 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €69.00 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.90 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2926.85 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.75 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €603.70 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €31.91 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2933.68 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €605.11 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €69.16 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €31.99 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.92 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.77 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The Karate Kid 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 The Karate Kid worth?
The Karate Kid for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €10.53 loose, €74.74 complete in box, and €612.42 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Karate Kid rare?
The Karate Kid 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 The Karate Kid?
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 The Karate Kid, loose is €10.53 and CIB is €74.74 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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