Cardinal Syn
PlayStation · 1998
About this game
For decades, the clans of Bloodland were locked in a never-ending war; then the Wanderer arrived with the Book of Knowledge.
He divided the book and gave each clan a piece, hoping the clans would come to rely on each other's newly acquired knowledge.
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The Wanderer left and the clans, hoping to reassemble the book, returned to their old ways.
That is when Syn appeared.
She turned the pieces of the book into weapons and organized a tournament of the clans' warriors.
Whoever wins the tournament will control the Book of Knowledge and become the ruler of Bloodland.
Cardinal Syn is a gory versus fighting game, set within a series of character-specific arenas that may include traps such as poisonous puddles or lava.
Players can choose between 20 characters, each with unique combos and weapons (including ranged and magic attacks) and battle their way through the tournament.
Additional modes include Practice, Survival, and Team Battle.
About PlayStation
The original PlayStation (1994) brought CD-based gaming and 3D graphics to the mainstream, ending Nintendo's console dominance of the previous two generations. It's now firmly in "retro collecting" territory: original jewel cases with intact manuals command a real premium over disc-only copies, and several RPGs from its later years (when Sony deliberately courted the genre) are among the most expensive commonly-collected games from the era.
Gamevaro tracks Cardinal Syn for PlayStation 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 | Graded New | PAL | €39.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €8.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.38 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €11.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €20.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €49.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €35.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €23.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €35.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €11.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €39.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €7.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €20.89 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €23.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €49.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.58 |
| 2026-07-05 | New (sealed) | PAL | €45.44 |
| 2026-07-05 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €37.52 |
| 2026-07-05 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €10.04 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | PAL | €15.05 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.42 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.32 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Cardinal Syn 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 Cardinal Syn worth?
Cardinal Syn for PlayStation is currently worth €15.05 loose, €20.90 complete in box, and €35.98 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Cardinal Syn rare?
Cardinal Syn 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 Cardinal Syn?
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 Cardinal Syn, loose is €15.05 and CIB is €20.90 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Cardinal Syn worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Cardinal Syn is currently worth €15.05 loose, versus €12.42 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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