Pokémon Red Version
Game Boy Franchise: Pokémon Released September 28, 1998 Nintendo, Game Freak
- Region
- NTSC
- Complete
- $312
- Sealed
- —
- Sales in 90 days
- 10+in 90 days
- Region
- PAL
- Complete
- $194
- 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)around 200 sold in 90 days · sells in about 3 days
100+ sales, newest Nov 1 · wide spread
Sales history
| Sold | Listing | Region | Edition | Condition | Price | Feedback | |
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| Oct 11, 2026 sold in under 1 day |
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Nintendo Pokémon Red Version Nintendo Game Boy Cartridge Tested Saves Trades | NTSC | Standard | Loose | $35 eBay | |
| Oct 11, 2026 sold in under 1 day |
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Pokémon Red Version (Authentic) | NTSC | Standard | Loose | $20 eBay | |
| Oct 11, 2026 sold in 1 day |
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Pokémon Red Version Nintendo Game Boy Tested & Saves w/ Original Clear Case | NTSC | Standard | Loose | $64.99 eBay | |
| Oct 10, 2026 sold in under 1 day |
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Pokemon Red (Nintendo Game Boy, 1999) Authentic Cart Only & Tested - Dry Battery | NTSC | Standard | Loose | $59.99 eBay | |
| Oct 10, 2026 sold in 12 days |
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Pokemon Red Version (Game Boy, 1998) NTSC-U | Cartridge Only | Old Battery | NTSC | Standard | Loose | $45 eBay | |
| Oct 10, 2026 sold in under 1 day |
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Nintendo Pokémon Red Version Nintendo Game Boy Cartridge Tested Saves Trades | NTSC | Standard | Loose | $35 eBay | |
| Oct 10, 2026 sold in under 1 day |
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Pokemon Red Version Game Boy Nintendo Game - 90’s retro Charizard | NTSC | Standard | Loose | $20 eBay | |
| Oct 10, 2026 sold in under 1 day |
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Pokémon Nintendo Game Boy Red Cartridge NTSC-U/C (US/Canada) E-Everyone | NTSC | Standard | Loose | $41 eBay | |
| Oct 10, 2026 sold in under 1 day |
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Pokemon RED Version Game Boy Cartridge AUTHENTIC Working Battery - FAST SHIPPING | NTSC | Standard | Loose | $64.85 eBay | |
| Oct 10, 2026 sold in 10 days |
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Pokemon Red Version Nintendo Game Boy, 1998, Cartridge Only, Authentic | NTSC | Standard | Loose | $50 eBay | |
| Oct 10, 2026 sold in 4 weeks |
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Pokemon Red Gameboy Game 1998 Nintendo *Tested | NTSC | Standard | Loose | $66.78 eBay | |
Photos
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Cartridge label
Frequently asked
How much is Pokémon Red Version worth on the Game Boy?
A complete copy sells for about $312 in NTSC (US, Canada). Most of the 12 sales in the last 90 days went for $205 to $534. A loose cartridge sells for $46 to $69 and an incomplete copy for $55 to $251.
Does the price of Pokémon Red Version vary by region?
Yes, a lot. An Asian copy sells for about $12, a PAL copy for about $34 and an NTSC copy for about $58. Prices are for loose cartridges.
- Any region $28–$60200+ sales
- NTSC copy $46–$69100+ sales
- PAL copy $27–$45100+ sales
- Asian copy $10–$1710+ sales
What does Pokémon Red Version sell for in Canada?
A loose NTSC cartridge sells for CA$90 in Canada.
- United States $59.99100+ sales
- Canada CA$89.9910+ sales
Which editions of Pokémon Red Version exist on the Game Boy in NTSC?
The Standard and the First Print. The price at the top of the page is for standard copies.
- Standard $46–$69100+ sales
- First Print no sales yet
How quickly does Pokémon Red Version sell?
It sells fast, around 2 copies per day. The cheapest listings sell within about 3 days.
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.