Children of Mana
Nintendo DS · 2006
About this game
Some years before the action begins, a great catastrophe began at the base of the Mana Tree.
This gives the main characters, Ferrik, Tamber, Poppen and Wanderer, who's parents were killed in the disaster, reason to find out what happened.
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The game takes place on the Island of Illusia, at the center of which lies the Mana Tree.
The game is a real time Action/RPG very similar to the style of Secret of Mana .
New features include dual weapon systems, so characters can use one long range and one melee weapon at a time.
Although there is much more that can be done with each weapon, there are only four in the game, as opposed to twice as many in previous titles.
The game supports Wireless LAN for 4 players.
About Nintendo DS
The dual-screen, touch-enabled Nintendo DS (2004) became the best-selling handheld of all time, helped by its huge and genre-diverse library. Cartridge-based DS games have held up well physically over 20 years, and complete-in-box copies of the system's biggest sellers (Nintendogs, Pokémon, Mario Kart) remain very accessible for new collectors starting out.
Gamevaro tracks Children of Mana for Nintendo DS 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 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €23.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €61.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €162.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €50.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €9.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €5.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €145.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.51 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €15.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €13.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €29.90 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €23.01 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €145.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.51 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €74.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €5.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €9.55 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €17.53 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €162.89 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €61.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €15.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €50.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €13.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €26.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €31.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €61.33 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Children of Mana 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 Children of Mana worth?
Children of Mana for Nintendo DS is currently worth €29.90 loose, €15.45 complete in box, and €61.36 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Children of Mana rare?
Children of Mana 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 Children of Mana?
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 Children of Mana, loose is €29.90 and CIB is €15.45 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Children of Mana worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Children of Mana is currently worth €29.90 loose, versus €19.98 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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