Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
Game Boy Franchise: Pokémon Released October 18, 1999 Nintendo, Game Freak
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- NTSC
- Complete
- $309
- Sales in 90 days
- 10+in 90 days
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- PAL
- Complete
- $157
- Sales in 90 days
- 20+in 90 days
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- Asia
- Complete
- $88
- Sales in 90 days
- 4in 90 days
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Market value
10+ 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)around 10 sold in 90 days · sells in about 9 days · around 500 listed now
10+ sales, newest Oct 30 · wide spread
Sales history
| Sold | Listing | Region | Edition | Condition | Price | Feedback | |
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| Oct 13, 2026 sold in 10 days |
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Pokemon Yellow Version Nintendo Game Boy CIB Complete In Box Graded PSA 9.0 🔥 | NTSC | Standard | Graded CIB PSA 9 | $1,183 eBay · Auction | |
| Oct 12, 2026 sold in 9 days |
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POKEMON YELLOW Special Pikachu Edition Nintendo Game Boy PSA 7.5 Grade WATA 1998 | NTSC | Standard | Graded CIB PSA 7.5 |
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| Oct 12, 2026 sold in 9 days |
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Pokemon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition CIB PSA WATA NOT CGC Graded 6.0 | NTSC | Standard | Graded CIB PSA 6 |
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| Oct 11, 2026 sold in 10 days |
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POKEMON YELLOW VERSION SPECI4L PIKACHU EDITION GAME BOY WATA 7.5 2000 GERMAN | PAL | Standard Germany | Graded CIB WATA 7.5 CIB | $621.93 eBay · Auction | |
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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 $309 in NTSC (US, Canada), $157 in PAL (EU, UK, Australia) and $88 in Asia. A loose cartridge sells for $29 to $60 and an incomplete copy for $67 to $241. A graded complete copy sells for $400 (PSA 6) to $4,000 (PSA 9.4) and a graded sealed copy for $2,601 (VGA 80+) to $8,500 (WATA 9 A+).
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–$1,09510+ 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?
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 $492–$1,09510+ sales
- Game Boy Color Bundle no sales yet
- First Print $7701 sale
- Blister 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 9 days, and around 500 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 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.