Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
Game Boy Franchise: Pokémon Released October 18, 1999 Nintendo, Game Freak
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- NTSC
- Complete
- $310
- 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
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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 7 days · around 1,000 listed now
sales since Oct 2026
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 13 days |
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Pokémon Yellow Version Special Pikachu Edition (Nintendo Game Boy, 1999) | NTSC | Standard | Incomplete | $40 eBay | |
| Oct 11, 2026 sold in 7 days |
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Nintendo Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition: Gelbe Edition PAL Game Boy mit OVP | PAL | Standard | Incomplete | $116.25 eBay · Auction | |
| Oct 11, 2026 sold in 4 weeks |
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Pokémon - Gelbe Edition OVP + Modul (Nintendo Game Boy, 2000) | PAL | Standard | Incomplete |
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| Oct 11, 2026 sold in under 1 day |
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Pokemon Yellow Edition Game Boy Game with Manual Trainer's Guide | PAL | Standard | Incomplete | $70.07 eBay | |
| Oct 11, 2026 sold in 3 weeks |
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Pokemon Gelbe Edition Gelb in OVP Anleitung Nintendo Gameboy Classic Spiel NOE | PAL | Standard Germany | Incomplete | $151.22 eBay | |
| Oct 10, 2026 sold in 4 weeks |
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Pokemon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition Game Boy Authentic w/ Original Box | NTSC | Standard | Incomplete | $299 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), $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 $96 and an NTSC copy for about $232. One Asian copy has sold, for $22. Prices are for incomplete copies.
- Any region $67–$24110+ sales
- NTSC copy $74–$2913 sales
- PAL copy $63–$12410+ sales
- Asian copy $221 sale
What does Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition sell for in the United Kingdom?
An incomplete copy sells for £52 in the United Kingdom.
- United Kingdom £52.115+ 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 $67–$24110+ sales
- Game Boy Color Bundle no sales yet
- First Print no sales yet
- Blister no sales yet
How quickly does Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition sell?
Around 5 copies sell per month. The cheapest listings sell within about 7 days, and around 1,000 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.