Pokemon Black
Nintendo DS · 2011 · RPG
VIEW FULL ANALYSIS →How much is Pokemon Black worth on Nintendo DS? This price guide tracks new, used and sealed prices for this 2011 RPG release, with recent price trends. In North America (NTSC-U) it currently values around £203 new and £92 used, with a MyPlayersVault collector score of 70 (STRONG PICK tier). Sealed value is up 34% over the past 1 month. Import copies in Japan & Asia (NTSC-J) trade around £113.
Pokemon Black represents a foundational entry in the franchise's fifth generation, released during the Nintendo DS's peak collector window. The sealed NTSC-U cartridge exhibits genuine scarcity in the North American physical market, with extremely limited active circulation reflecting both age and collector retention. The title maintains strong cultural recognition within Pokemon communities and broader gaming culture, anchoring its collector identity despite Nintendo's mass-market positioning. DS cartridges remain format-resilient and fully playable without dependency on external services, supporting long-term preservation. Collector momentum is moderate but strengthening as DS-era Pokemon titles consolidate their legacy status within the retro gaming sphere.
Pokemon Black price guide — value by region
Collector context, not financial advice. Prices reflect recent eBay and PriceCharting data.
