Detective Pikachu Returns
Nintendo Switch · 2023
About this game
Solve mysteries with the personality-packed Detective Pikachu!
Unravel a series of mysteries across Ryme City with a tough-talking, coffee-loving Pikachu who calls himself a great detective.
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This Pikachu may have a self-assured attitude and talk like a middle-aged man, but he somehow manages to keep his lovable charm.
Together with his partner Tim Goodman, this great detective duo cracks several cases with the help of the many Pokémon and people who live in Ryme City.
About Nintendo Switch
Released in 2017, the Nintendo Switch became one of the best-selling consoles of all time thanks to its hybrid handheld/docked design. Its cartridge-based physical format (as opposed to discs) has made complete-in-box collecting popular again, with certain limited print runs and Nintendo-published exclusives already commanding a premium on the secondhand market just a few years after release.
Gamevaro tracks Detective Pikachu Returns for Nintendo Switch 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €7.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €25.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €25.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €87.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €78.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €112.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €19.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €25.77 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €7.69 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €21.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €15.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €17.81 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €19.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €13.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €25.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €87.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €17.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €13.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €7.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €15.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €25.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €78.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €19.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.65 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €112.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €25.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €19.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €7.69 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Detective Pikachu Returns 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 Detective Pikachu Returns worth?
Detective Pikachu Returns for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €42.34 loose, €17.81 complete in box, and €25.77 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Detective Pikachu Returns rare?
Detective Pikachu Returns 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 Detective Pikachu Returns?
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 Detective Pikachu Returns, loose is €42.34 and CIB is €17.81 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Detective Pikachu Returns worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Detective Pikachu Returns is currently worth €42.34 loose, versus €26.19 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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