SpongeBob HeroPants
Nintendo 3DS · 2015
About this game
SpongeBob HeroPants is a 3D platform game based on the SpongeBob SquarePants cartoon series of Nickelodeon and set directly after the events of 2015 animated movie The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water .
Just before SpongeBob enters the Krusty Krab for a normal day of work, he runs into Patrick and Sandy.
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Together they enter the Krusty Krab where Squidward, Mr.
Krabs, and Plankton are attacked by burger and spatulas monsters.
First they think it is the work of Planktons, but then Bubbles, the Talking Dolphin, appears and explains that someone is using a page from a magic book to make these weird things happen.
While exploring a 3D platform environment, the characters must fight enemies (like lollipops, robots and squidasaurus), solve puzzles and collect coins and health.
For a short period the player can enter superhero mode that makes the characters stronger.
The playable characters are SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Sandy, Mr.
About Nintendo 3DS
The Nintendo 3DS (2011) added glasses-free stereoscopic 3D and a second analog input to Nintendo's handheld line, eventually building a library that rivaled the DS in size and quality. Because the eShop for digital purchases has since closed, physical 3DS cartridges are the only way to preserve access to many titles — a dynamic that's pushing more collectors toward cartridge-based copies even for games that were originally digital-first.
Gamevaro tracks SpongeBob HeroPants for Nintendo 3DS 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
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €26.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.14 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €3.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €22.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €20.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €24.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €13.69 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.69 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €5.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €20.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €24.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €5.90 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €3.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €14.06 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €22.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €26.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €13.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €10.21 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €23.99 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.10 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €14.56 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.80 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
SpongeBob HeroPants 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 SpongeBob HeroPants worth?
SpongeBob HeroPants for Nintendo 3DS is currently worth €14.06 loose, €13.69 complete in box, and €20.12 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is SpongeBob HeroPants rare?
SpongeBob HeroPants 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 SpongeBob HeroPants?
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 SpongeBob HeroPants, loose is €14.06 and CIB is €13.69 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is SpongeBob HeroPants worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of SpongeBob HeroPants is currently worth €14.06 loose, versus €11.39 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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