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
- $188
- Sealed
- $734
- Sales in 90 days
- 20+in 90 days
- Region
- Asia
- Complete
- $106
- Sealed
- —
- Sales in 90 days
- 10+in 90 days
Variants
Market value
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.
How to spot a counterfeit (opens in a new tab)Other copy states: loose (10). Complete copies sell for $205–$534 in the NTSC release (10+ sales) and $55–$180 in the Asia release (10+ sales).
Sales history
| Sold | Listing | Region | Edition | Condition | Price | Feedback | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 sold in 2 days |
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Pokemon Versione rosso per game boy ITA | PAL | Standard Italy | Complete | $15.59 Vinted | |
| Oct 23, 2026 sold in 2 days |
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Game boy pokemon rosso | PAL | Standard Italy | Complete | $39.22 Vinted | |
Photos
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Cartridge label
Printings
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Frequently asked
How much is Pokémon Red Version worth on the Game Boy?
A loose cartridge sells for about $39 in PAL (EU, UK, Australia). Most of the ten sales in the last 90 days went for $31 to $50.
Does the price of Pokémon Red Version vary by region?
Yes, a lot. An Asian copy sells for about $106, a PAL copy for about $188 and an NTSC copy for about $312.
- Any region $151–$32950+ sales
- NTSC copy $205–$53410+ sales
- PAL copy $128–$22520+ sales
- Asian copy $55–$18010+ sales
What does Pokémon Red Version sell for in Germany, France and the United Kingdom?
A complete PAL copy sells for 185 € in Germany, 195 € in France and £124 in the United Kingdom.
- Germany 184,91 €10+ sales
- France 194,95 €5+ sales
- United Kingdom £124.275+ 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 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.