Karateka — Loose vs Complete (CIB) vs Sealed (new): which is worth more?
Karateka value — Loose $25 vs Complete (CIB) $250. Complete (CIB) sells for 10× Loose (+900%). Prices updated July 2026.
ConditionSold medianvs Loose
Medians of real sold listings per condition, updated July 2026 — how we compute values.
Loose vs Complete (CIB)
$25→$250
Complete (CIB) sells for 10× (+900%) the Loose price — a $225 difference per game.
Complete (CIB) vs Sealed (new)
$250→$500
Sealed (new) sells for 2× (+100%) the Complete (CIB) price — a $250 difference per game.
Is complete worth it?
Complete (CIB) $250 vs Loose $25 — a $225 premium (+900%). If you're holding the box and manual, completing a loose copy pays when that premium beats what the missing pieces cost you.
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