Matchstick
Nintendo DS · 2008
About this game
With 18 starting characters (26 total after unlocking), numerous battle modes and varied minigames, this may be the largest fighting game for the Neo Geo Pocket Color.
Choose the fighting style that suits you from the available Single, Tag and Team modes.
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The SC Olympic mode grants access to minigames from a music game featuring Felicia to a whack-a-mole style game with Jubei.
The Olympic mode also allows players to compete for gold, silver and bronze medals in various fighting challenges.
Link features include NGPC-to-NGPC battles and NGPC-to-Dreamcast data exchange with other SNK titles.
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 Matchstick 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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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €21.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €10.26 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €19.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €19.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €10.26 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.68 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €21.16 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.98 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €13.77 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €18.98 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.17 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.01 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.23 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €17.25 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.56 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.01 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.17 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.23 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €17.25 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.56 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €18.98 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €14.52 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.03 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.18 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.57 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Matchstick, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo DS titles.
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 Matchstick worth?
Matchstick for Nintendo DS is currently worth €13.77 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Matchstick rare?
Matchstick has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo DS titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Matchstick?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Matchstick worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Matchstick is currently worth €13.77 loose, versus €8.98 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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