Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
Game Boy Franchise: Pokémon Released September 12, 1998 Nintendo, Game Freak
- Region
- NTSC
- Complete
- $309
- Sales in 90 days
- 10+in 90 days
- Region
- PAL
- Complete
- $165
- Sales in 90 days
- 20+in 90 days
- Region
- Asia
- Complete
- $88
- Sales in 90 days
- 4in 90 days
Variants
Market value
3 sales since October 2026
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)3 sold in 90 days · sells in about 5 weeks
3 sales, newest Oct 25 · few sales
Sales history
| Sold | Listing | Region | Edition | Condition | Price | Feedback | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2026 sold in 3 months |
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1998 Nintendo Game Boy Pokemon Yellow Pocket Monsters Pikachu CGC 8.5 CIB JPN | Asia | Standard Japan | Graded CIB CGC 8.5 | $899 eBay · Offer accepted asking price shown | |
| Oct 25, 2026 sold in 5 weeks |
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1998 game boy pocket monsters pikachu PSA 8.5 | Asia | Standard Japan | Graded CIB PSA 8.5 | $650 eBay | |
| Oct 14, 2026 sold in 14 days |
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PSA 8.0 Pokemon Yellow Pikachu Pocket Monsters Japanese 1998 Game Boy Game CIB | Asia | Standard | Graded CIB PSA 8 | $499 eBay | |
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Cartridge label
Frequently asked
How much is Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition worth on the Game Boy?
A complete copy sells for about $88 in Asia. The four sales in the last 90 days went for $65 to $111. A loose cartridge sells for $11 to $18. A graded complete copy sells for $499 (PSA 8) to $899 (CGC 8.5).
Does the price of Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition vary by region?
Yes, a lot. A PAL copy sells for about $564, an Asian copy for about $652 and an NTSC copy for about $1,022. Prices are for graded complete copies.
- Any region $492–$1,08710+ sales
- NTSC copy $620–$1,3795+ sales
- PAL copy $461–$6524 sales
- Asian copy $514–$7573 sales
Which editions of Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition exist on the Game Boy in Asia?
The Standard, the Game Boy Color Bundle, the First Print and the Blister. The price at the top of the page is for standard copies.
- Standard Standard
- Game Boy Color Bundle Bundle
- First Print Limited
- Blister
How quickly does Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition sell?
Three copies sold in the last 90 days. The cheapest listings take about 5 weeks to sell.
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 Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition and when did it come out?
Published by Nintendo and developed by Game Freak. Released September 12, 1998 in Asia, September 3, 1999 in PAL and October 18, 1999 in NTSC.