Yoshi
Nintendo Entertainment System · 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 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 Yoshi 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.
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 NES release dates back to 1991.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €300.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €174.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €38.04 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €37.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €302.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €174.00 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €293.26 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €180.86 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €35.60 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.63 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.24 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.30 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €35.60 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.63 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.30 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €293.26 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €180.86 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.24 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €293.94 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €33.31 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.28 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.94 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €171.13 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.31 |
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 Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €17.11 loose, €38.04 complete in box, and €174.08 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 €17.11 and CIB is €38.04 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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