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
- $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)6 sold in 90 days · sells in about 4 days · around 100 listed now
sales since Oct 2026
5+ sales, newest Oct 24 · wide spread
Sales history
| Sold | Listing | Region | Edition | Condition | Price | Feedback | |
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| Oct 24, 2026 sold in under 1 day |
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Pokémon: Red Version (Nintendo Game Boy, 1999) Authentic Tested, Saves, Manual | NTSC | Standard | Incomplete | $64.98 eBay · Offer accepted asking price shown | |
| Oct 17, 2026 sold in 7 days |
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Pokemon: Red Version (Nintendo Game Boy, 1999) Game Cartridge & Box G | NTSC | Standard | Incomplete | $103.50 eBay · Auction | |
| Oct 13, 2026 sold in under 1 day |
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Pokémon Red Version Nintendo Game Boy 1998 Manual Included NTSC-U/C E | NTSC | Standard | Incomplete | $52 eBay | |
| Oct 12, 2026 sold in under 1 day |
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Pokemon Red Nintendo GameBoy GBC Tested Saves! | NTSC | — | Incomplete | $10 eBay | |
| Oct 12, 2026 sold in under 1 day |
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Pokemon Red Version (Nintendo Game Boy) Game & Original Box Authentic | NTSC | Standard | Incomplete | $549.95 eBay | |
| Oct 11, 2026 sold in 8 months |
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Pokemon: Red Version Nintendo Game Boy Authentic Box / Game Only No Manual | NTSC | Standard | Incomplete | $249.99 eBay | |
| Oct 10, 2026 sold in 7 days |
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Pokemon: Red Version (Nintendo Game Boy, 1999) Game Cartridge & Box | NTSC | Standard | Incomplete | $253 eBay · Auction | |
Photos
NTSC
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Cartridge label
PAL
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Cartridge label
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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 $314. 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 PAL copy sells for about $109 and an NTSC copy for about $153. Prices are for incomplete copies.
- Any region $62–$22910+ sales
- NTSC copy $55–$3145+ sales
- PAL copy $74–$13010+ sales
- Asian copy no sales yet
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 $55–$3145+ sales
- First Print no sales yet
How quickly does Pokémon Red Version sell?
Around 2 copies sell per month. The cheapest listings sell within about 4 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.