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Pokémon Red Version, Game Boy box front

Pokémon Red Version

Game Boy Franchise: Pokémon Released September 28, 1998 Nintendo, Game Freak

Region
NTSC
Complete
$312
Sealed
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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

$46–$69 typical$58.10100+ sales in 90 days
$46 $69

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 89 of 100

around 200 sold in 90 days · sells in about 3 days · around 100 listed now

High confidence

100+ sales, newest Oct 31 · wide spread

Sales history

222 recorded loose sales of Pokémon Red Version, NTSC release, newest first
Sold Listing Region Edition Condition Price Feedback
Oct 21, 2026 sold in under 1 day Pokémon: Red Version (Nintendo Game Boy, 1999) Oct 21, 2026NTSC NTSC — Loose $55 eBay · Offer accepted asking price shown
Oct 21, 2026 sold in under 1 day Pokemon Red Version (Nintendo Game Boy, 1999) TESTED / WORKING / AUTHENTIC Oct 21, 2026NTSC NTSC — Loose $59.99 eBay
Oct 21, 2026 sold in under 1 day Pokémon Red Version Game Boy Authentic Cartridge Tested Working Oct 21, 2026NTSC NTSC — Loose $70 eBay
Oct 21, 2026 sold in 4 days NINTENDO GAMEBOY POKEMON RED Oct 21, 2026NTSC NTSC — Loose $55 eBay · Offer accepted asking price shown
Oct 21, 2026 sold in 7 days AUTHENTIC POKEMON RED VERSION FOR NINTENDO GAMEBOY WORKING / SAVES Oct 21, 2026NTSC NTSC — Loose $57 eBay · Auction
Oct 21, 2026 sold in 7 days Pokémon: Red Version (Nintendo Game Boy, 1999) Authentic - Tested & Saves Oct 21, 2026NTSC NTSC — Loose $51 eBay · Auction
Oct 21, 2026 sold in 2 weeks Pokémon Red Version Nintendo Game Boy Cartridge Only NTSC-U/C 1998 DMG-APEE-USA Oct 21, 2026NTSC NTSC — Loose $75 eBay · Offer accepted asking price shown
Oct 20, 2026 sold in 7 days Nintendo Pokémon Red Version for Game Boy Cartridge NTSC-U/C 1998 NOT TESTED Oct 20, 2026NTSC NTSC — Loose $30 eBay · Auction
Oct 20, 2026 sold in under 1 day Nintendo Pokémon Red Version Nintendo Game Boy Cartridge Tested Saves Trades Oct 20, 2026NTSC NTSC — Loose $35 eBay
Oct 20, 2026 sold in 7 days NINTENDO GAMEBOY POKEMON RED. Estate Find. SHIPS FAST! Made In Japan. See Pics Oct 20, 2026NTSC NTSC — Loose $44 eBay · Offer accepted asking price shown
Oct 20, 2026 sold in under 1 day Nintendo Pokémon Red Version Game Boy Game Cartridge Oct 20, 2026NTSC NTSC — Loose $55 eBay · Offer accepted asking price shown
Oct 19, 2026 sold in 3 months Pokémon Red (Game Boy) Cartridge Only, Pokémon Series - READ DESCRIPTION Oct 19, 2026NTSC NTSC — Loose $21.99 eBay · Offer accepted asking price shown

Photos

NTSC

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

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

Asia

  • Pokémon Red Version Game Boy, Asia box front
    Front
  • Pokémon Red Version Game Boy, Asia cartridge label
    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. A graded complete copy sells for $821 (PSA 7.5) to $2,500 (PSA 9).

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 $58. Prices are for loose cartridges.

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.

How quickly does Pokémon Red Version sell?

It sells fast, around 2 copies per day. The cheapest listings sell within about 3 days, and around 100 are listed right now.

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.