What is the loose market value for Pokemon Blue?

A loose copy of Pokemon Blue is currently valued at approximately $56.

How much is a sealed copy worth?

A sealed copy of Pokemon Blue commands a high resale value of $948.

Is the complete-in-box version worth more than loose?

Yes, the complete-in-box version is valued at $412, significantly more than the loose price.

Pokemon Blue [First Print] — Game Boy Price & Value

Name: Pokemon Blue [First Print] — Game Boy Price & Value
Brand: Game

Game Boy

What Pokemon Blue [First Print] for Game Boy is worth — loose cart, complete in box, and sealed.

Pokemon Blue [First Print] value — Loose $56 · Complete (CIB) $412 · Sealed (new) $948. Prices updated July 2026.

Platform · Game BoyGenre · RPG

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New

$1,900

3 listings asking

Used

$110

17 listings asking

Median of current eBay asking prices — live, not sold data.

Complete-in-box price history

Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.

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Which version do you have?

If budget is the priority, buy the Standard Pokemon Blue for $330. The First Print version at $412 commands a premium for its rarity and historical significance as an early release. Collectors prioritizing investment or owning the most sought-after piece should pay the extra for the First Print. Casual buyers looking for the game experience should stick to the Standard version to save money.

VersionUsedNewBuy

First Print— this pagePokemon Blue [First Print] — Game Boy Price & Value$412.15$948eBay ↗

StandardPokemon Blue — Game Boy Price & Value$329.5$1,955eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Pokemon Blue [First Print] (Game Boy)$412.15

Game details

Brand: Game
Platform: Game Boy
Genre: RPG
ESRB: Everyone

Pokemon Blue [First Print] (Game Boy) resale value

A loose copy of Pokemon Blue [First Print] averages around $56. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $412, and a factory-sealed copy commands $948.

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

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Condition	Value	Based on
Loose	$56	eBay sold comps
Complete (CIB)	$412	eBay sold comps
Sealed (new)	$948	eBay sold comps
Graded (WATA/CGC)	$5,525	eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high	$60 / $129.99 / $32,500	20 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of July 31, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $60.00–$32,500.00 (median $129.99).

Frequently asked questions

What is the loose market value for Pokemon Blue?: A loose copy of Pokemon Blue is currently valued at approximately $56.
How much is a sealed copy worth?: A sealed copy of Pokemon Blue commands a high resale value of $948.
Is the complete-in-box version worth more than loose?: Yes, the complete-in-box version is valued at $412, significantly more than the loose price.