Kirby: Canvas Curse
Nintendo DS · 2005
About this game
Kirby 's first DS adventure starts with an evil witch turning Kirby into a ball.
You must use the Magic Paintbrush that the witch left behind, which is of course the DS Stylus.
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You will draw walls to turn Kirby around and block enemy attacks, ramps to make Kirby jump, and straight lines to keep Kirby from falling.
Your goal will be to reach the door at the end of each stage to progress through the level.
There are 7 worlds to explore, each with enemies that stand in your way.
You can touch Kirby to make him go fast and run down your enemies, or you can simply touch the enemy to stun them, then let Kirby attack.
You can copy abilities from defeated foes to use for your benefit, like becoming a rock, a balloon, or even a tire with quick speed.
There are many abilities that Kirby can use.
Each stage contains Medals to exchange for prizes and bonuses in the game.
Another game mode is Rainbow Run, which lets you play through the regular stages again to try beating them in a certain time and with as little Stylus strokes as possible.
The last mode is the Subgames mode, which is a set of mini-games that become unlocked through the main game.
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 Kirby: Canvas Curse 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
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €55.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €9.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €15.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €27.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €61.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €174.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €12.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €149.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €5.69 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €11.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.53 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.55 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €55.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €9.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €11.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €12.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €5.68 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €30.68 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €27.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €174.47 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €15.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €61.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €149.53 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €30.68 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €54.86 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.51 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €25.87 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €5.62 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Kirby: Canvas Curse 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 Kirby: Canvas Curse worth?
Kirby: Canvas Curse for Nintendo DS is currently worth €30.68 loose, €43.55 complete in box, and €149.60 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Kirby: Canvas Curse rare?
Kirby: Canvas Curse 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 Kirby: Canvas Curse?
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 Kirby: Canvas Curse, loose is €30.68 and CIB is €43.55 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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