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Pokémon Red Version, Game Boy box front

Pokémon Red Version

Game Boy Franchise: Pokémon Released October 23, 1998 Nintendo, Game Freak

Region
NTSC
Complete
$312
Sealed
—
Sales in 90 days
10+in 90 days
Region
PAL
Complete
$192
Sealed
$734
Sales in 90 days
20+in 90 days
Region
Asia
Complete
$106
Sealed
—
Sales in 90 days
10+in 90 days

Variants

Region
Any NTSC PAL Asia

Market value

$28–$39 typical$33.4010+ sales in 90 days
$28 $39

This game is frequently counterfeited.

  • On a genuine Western cart the shell is the game's colour (a Japanese Red, Blue or Green is grey; Crystal is light blue and see-through).
  • The label has a pressed number area.
  • The screws on the back are Nintendo's own.

Ask the seller for a photo of the back.

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Liquidity 86 of 100

around 20 sold in 90 days · sells in about a day

High confidence

10+ sales, newest Nov 1 · wide spread

Sales history

33 recorded loose sales of Pokémon Red Version, PAL release, newest first
Sold Listing Region Edition Condition Price Feedback
Oct 26, 2026 sold in 2 days Pokémon version rouge Oct 26, 2026PAL · Standard, France PAL Standard France Loose $11.19 Vinted
Oct 25, 2026 sold in 2 days Pokémon Version Rouge – Nintendo Game Boy – Jeu officiel Nintendo Oct 25, 2026PAL · Standard, France PAL Standard France Loose $33.57 Vinted
Oct 24, 2026 sold in 4 days Pokemon rouge Oct 24, 2026PAL · Standard, France PAL Standard France Loose $33.58 Vinted
Oct 22, 2026 sold in 7 days Nintendo Pokémon Rouge Jeu de rôle Nintendo Game Boy PAL DMG-APAF-FRA Oct 22, 2026PAL · Standard, France PAL Standard France Loose $35.36 eBay · Auction
Oct 22, 2026 sold in 2 days Pokemon version Rouge Game Boy Oct 22, 2026PAL · Standard, France PAL Standard France Loose $39.22 Vinted
Oct 22, 2026 sold in 4 days Jeu pokémon rouge Game boy Oct 22, 2026PAL · Standard, France PAL Standard France Loose $16.81 Vinted
Oct 21, 2026 sold in 5 days Pokemon Rouge pour Game Boy. Français Oct 21, 2026PAL · Standard, France PAL Standard France Loose $16.85 eBay · Offer accepted asking price shown
Oct 21, 2026 sold in 1 day Jeu Game Boy Pokémon Version Rouge - Cartouche Officielle Authentique - PAL FR + Boîte de Protection Oct 21, 2026PAL · Standard, France PAL Standard France Loose $56.17 Vinted
Oct 21, 2026 sold in 1 day Pokémon Rouge officiel version française Oct 21, 2026PAL · Standard, France PAL Standard France Loose $44.94 Vinted
Oct 20, 2026 sold in 2 days Pokémon - Cartouche Rouge Oct 20, 2026PAL · Standard, France PAL Standard France Loose $11.22 Vinted
Oct 20, 2026 sold in 2 days Pokémon Rouge Nintendo Game Boy Oct 20, 2026PAL · Standard, France PAL Standard France Loose $22.43 Vinted
Oct 18, 2026 sold in 2 days Pokémon Rouge - Gameboy Oct 18, 2026PAL · Standard, France PAL Standard France Loose $33.75 Vinted

Photos

PAL

  • Pokémon Red Version Game Boy, PAL box front
    Front
  • Pokémon Red Version Game Boy, PAL cartridge label
    Cartridge label

Printings

  • Pokémon Red Version Game Boy, North America box front
    North America
  • Pokémon Red Version Game Boy, France box front
    France
  • Pokémon Red Version Game Boy, Germany box front
    Germany
  • Pokémon Red Version Game Boy, Spain box front
    Spain

Frequently asked

How much is Pokémon Red Version worth on the Game Boy?

A complete copy sells for about $225 in PAL (EU, UK, Australia). The four sales in the last 90 days went for $190 to $336. A loose cartridge sells for $28 to $39.

Does the price of Pokémon Red Version vary by region?

Yes, a lot. An Asian copy sells for about $11, a PAL copy for about $34 and an NTSC copy for about $57. Prices are for loose cartridges.

What does Pokémon Red Version sell for in France, Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain?

A loose PAL cartridge sells for 30 € in France, 30 € in Germany, £27 in the United Kingdom and 32 € in Spain. Within the eurozone, it costs 53% more in Italy than in France.

  • France 29,50 €50+ sales
  • Germany 30,02 €50+ sales
  • United Kingdom £26.9850+ sales
  • Spain 31,98 €5+ sales
  • Italy 44,99 €5+ sales

Which editions of Pokémon Red Version exist on the Game Boy in PAL?

The Standard and the First Print. The price at the top of the page is for standard copies.

  • Standard Standard
  • First Print Limited

How quickly does Pokémon Red Version sell?

Around 6 copies sell per month. The cheapest listings sell within about a day.

How is sales data gathered?

We retrieve listing information through eBay alerts and Vinted alerts provided by GrailHound and apply image recognition and text processing to link marketplace listings to games.

Who made Pokémon Red Version and when did it come out?

Published by Nintendo and developed by Game Freak. Released February 27, 1996 in Asia, September 28, 1998 in NTSC and October 23, 1998 in PAL.