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Pokemon Emerald

Game Boy Advance · 2005 · RPG

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How much is Pokemon Emerald worth on Game Boy Advance? This price guide tracks new, used and sealed prices for this 2005 RPG release, with recent price trends. In North America (NTSC-U) it currently values around £936 new and £624 used, with a MyPlayersVault collector score of 99 (SOVEREIGN ORPHAN tier). Sealed value is down 72% over the past 5 months. Import copies in Japan & Asia (NTSC-J) trade around £292.

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Pokémon Emerald NTSC-U sealed represents one of the most pursued third-generation collector artifacts in the physical gaming market. The cartridge format ensures permanent physical scarcity—no digital version can substitute for sealed GBA stock, and production ended over fifteen years ago. Collector demand remains exceptionally strong across dedicated Pokémon communities and retro gaming circles, with sealed condition commanding premium positioning. The title's cultural canonicity within Pokémon lore and its status as the definitive third-generation experience create sustained absorption pressure. Format fragility (battery degradation, label wear) and extreme rarity of sealed copies in high condition establish this as a preservation-priority title for serious collectors.

Pokemon Emerald price guide — value by region

North America (NTSC-U)SHOWN BY DEFAULT
NEW£936
USED£624
CEV£1030
VAULT SCORE 99 SOVEREIGN ORPHAN
DEMAND High Collector Interest · MOVEMENT Strengthening · STABILITY Strengthening
Japan & Asia (NTSC-J)
NEW£292
USED£142
CEV—
UK / PAL
NEW£371
USED£352
CEV—
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Pokemon Emerald — frequently asked questions

How much is Pokemon Emerald worth on Game Boy Advance?
Pokemon Emerald on Game Boy Advance currently values around £936 new and £624 used in North America (NTSC-U), with a Collector Estimated Value (CEV) of £1030. Values are read from recent eBay and PriceCharting sales and update over time.
Is Pokemon Emerald rare or collectible?
Pokemon Emerald has a MyPlayersVault collector score of 99 (SOVEREIGN ORPHAN tier) — a 0–100 rating of its collector demand and desirability based on live market data.
What is the difference between the new and used price of Pokemon Emerald?
A sealed (new) copy of Pokemon Emerald trades around £936, while a used complete copy is about £624, a premium of roughly £312 for sealed.
Are import copies of Pokemon Emerald cheaper?
Import copies in Japan & Asia (NTSC-J) trade around £292, so values differ by region. MyPlayersVault tracks UK/PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J separately.

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