Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
Game Boy Franchise: Pokémon Released October 18, 1999 Nintendo, Game Freak
- Region
- NTSC
- Complete
- $310
- Sales in 90 days
- 10+in 90 days
- Region
- PAL
- Complete
- $156
- Sales in 90 days
- 20+in 90 days
- Region
- Asia
- Complete
- $88
- Sales in 90 days
- 4in 90 days
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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 10 sold in 90 days · sells in about 2 days
sales since Oct 2026
10+ sales, newest Oct 27 · wide spread
Sales history
| Sold | Listing | Region | Edition | Condition | Price | Feedback | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 sold in 5 days |
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Pokemon Yellow Version Authentic Nintendo Gameboy 1999 New Battery Saves W/ Case | NTSC | Standard | Complete | $103.50 eBay · Auction | |
| Oct 11, 2026 sold in 2 weeks |
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GameBoy GB Pokemon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition CIB VGC Ninte G2U | NTSC | Standard | Complete | $495 eBay | |
| Oct 10, 2026 sold in 2 weeks |
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Pokémon Yellow Version Special Pikachu Edition (Nintendo Game Boy, 1999) | NTSC | Standard | Complete | $525 eBay | |
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Frequently asked
How much is Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition worth on the Game Boy?
A complete copy sells for about $310 in NTSC (US, Canada). Most of the 12 sales in the last 90 days went for $246 to $496. A loose cartridge sells for $44 to $75 and an incomplete copy for $74 to $291. A graded complete copy sells for $400 (PSA 6) to $1,400 (PSA 9).
Does the price of Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition vary by region?
Yes, a lot. An Asian copy sells for about $88, a PAL copy for about $156 and an NTSC copy for about $310.
- Any region $133–$32620+ sales
- NTSC copy $246–$49610+ sales
- PAL copy $117–$23920+ sales
- Asian copy $67–$1104 sales
Which editions of Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition exist on the Game Boy in NTSC?
The Standard, the Game Boy Color Bundle and the First Print. The price at the top of the page is for standard copies.
- Standard $246–$49610+ sales
- Game Boy Color Bundle no sales yet
- First Print no sales yet
How quickly does Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition sell?
Around 4 copies sell per month. The cheapest listings sell within about 2 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 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.