Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals
Super Nintendo Entertainment System · 1996
About this game
Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals is a prequel to Lufia & the Fortress of Doom .
Its events take place ninety-nine years prior to it, and it explains the origin of the series' antagonists, the group of super-humans known as the Sinistrals.
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The player controls the ancestor of the first game's protagonist, the swordsman Maxim.
After having encountered a mysterious woman named Iris, Maxim goes on a journey to find other heroes who would help him to stop the Sinistrals from destroying the world.
Like the first game, Rise of the Sinistrals is a Japanese-style turn-based RPG with many puzzle elements thrown in.
The game makes extensive use of puzzles in its dungeon layouts; various items and accessories must be used to solve them.
It also features a "Capsule Monsters" system; monsters can be summoned to fight alongside the party in battles.
They would evolve when fed weapons, armor, or special fruits.
Unlike in the first game, there are no random battles in the dungeons: all the enemies are visibly moving on-screen.
About Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (1990/1991) is widely regarded as home to one of the strongest first-party libraries in gaming history, from Super Metroid to Chrono Trigger. It's a mature collecting market: iconic RPGs and late-cycle releases (which typically had smaller print runs as the industry moved toward the next generation) are consistently among the most sought-after and valuable cartridges from the 16-bit era.
Gamevaro tracks Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals for Super Nintendo Entertainment System 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2464.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €372.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €139.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €41.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1060.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €154.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2463.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €154.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €41.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1060.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €139.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €372.29 |
| 2026-07-06 | Item only | NTSC-U | €61.14 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €137.99 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €39.69 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €361.08 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €144.65 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1045.79 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1704.84 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €39.69 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €361.08 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €144.65 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1704.84 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1045.79 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €137.99 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1708.82 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €361.93 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €138.32 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €144.99 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1048.23 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals 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 Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals worth?
Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals for Super Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €61.14 loose, €372.45 complete in box, and €1060.80 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals rare?
Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals 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 Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals?
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 Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals, loose is €61.14 and CIB is €372.45 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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