Challenge of the Dragon — NES Price & Value
NESWhat Challenge of the Dragon for NES is worth — loose cart, complete in box, and sealed.
Challenge of the Dragon value — Loose $145 · Complete (CIB) $354 · Sealed (new) $1,418. Prices updated July 2026.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Game details
- UPC / EAN
- 096962810146
- Brand
- NES
- Platform
- NES
- Publisher
- Color Dreams
- Genre
- Beat'em Up
- Release date
- January 1, 1990
Challenge of the Dragon (NES) resale value
A loose copy of Challenge of the Dragon averages around $145. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $354, and a factory-sealed copy commands $1418.
What drives the price
Condition is everything: a clean, unscratched label, an intact box without crushing, and the original manual can swing the value 30–50%. Test that the game works before you buy or sell.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Loose | $145 | eBay sold comps |
| Complete (CIB) | $354 | eBay sold comps |
| Sealed (new) | $1,418 | eBay sold comps |
| Graded (WATA/CGC) | $1,560 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $12.74 / $55 / $2,300 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $12.74–$2,299.99 (median $55.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical value for a loose copy of Challenge of the Dragon on NES?
- A loose copy of Challenge of the Dragon on NES currently holds a resale value of $145.
- How much is a sealed copy worth?
- Sealed copies of Challenge of the Dragon on NES are highly valued and can sell for $1418.
- Is the complete-in-box version worth more than the loose version?
- Yes, the complete-in-box version is worth $354, which is significantly more than the $145 loose price.
