Top Graded Game Sales This Week: Pokémon Blue at $16,150
This week in the graded video games market saw some impressive sales, with Pokémon nostalgia driving prices. Notably, Pokémon Blue Version sealed in PSA 9.6 A+ condition commanded a remarkable $16,150.
Week of Sep 29 – Oct 6, 2026 · 728 settled sales
565 of 728 sales had confirmed prices · hottest grader PSA · most active console Switch
The overall market tracked 728 sales, an increase from 648 last week. The average sale price rose to $641, with a median of $315, indicating a healthy demand for graded video games amidst a diverse range of consoles.
- Pokémon Blue Version, graded PSA 9.6 A+, sells for $16,150.
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 achieved a notable 5.6x premium.
- The median price for sealed games stands at $300 this week.
Consoles Game Boy · Nintendo DS · Switch
Grades PSA 9.6 A+ · PSA 10 A++
Titles Pokémon Blue Version · Pokémon SoulSilver · Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
- The Legend of Zelda: Majoras Mask 3D: Selling for $140, this game is only 26% of its comparable value of $535, presenting a significant investment opportunity.
- Grand Theft Auto Vice City (PS2): At $102, it's 55% of its recent comparison price of $185, making it an attractive buy for collectors.
- Crash Bandicoot (PS1): Selling for $236, this title is currently at 56% of its comparable value of $420, indicating potential for price appreciation.
The standout sale was Pokémon Blue Version for the Game Boy, selling for $16,150, underscoring the enduring popularity of the franchise. Following closely was Pokémon SoulSilver for the Nintendo DS, which fetched $11,500, reflecting strong collector interest.
Significant premiums were observed this week, particularly with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 selling for $4,500, a hefty 5.6 times its recent comparable sale, showcasing the potential for certain titles to yield impressive returns.
Several undervalued titles have caught our attention, with The Legend of Zelda: Majoras Mask 3D selling for just $140, far below its comparable price of $535, indicating a potential investment opportunity.
Sales that closed well below their like-for-like comp this period: potential buys, or signs of softening demand.
Sealed games remain the most sought after, with a median price of $300 from 427 sales, while CIB games fetched a median of $430 from 92 sales, suggesting a healthy market across conditions.
PSA remains the top grader in the market this week, with collectors favoring high-grade sealed titles. The trend toward higher-grade collectibles continues to influence sales patterns.
| A++ | A+ | A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 | $1,038 (12) $200–$15,177 | $2,125 (8) $499–$6,704 | $3,000 (1) |
| 9.6 | $4,000 (3) $1,500–$18,999 | $915 (12) $200–$7,522 | $6,750 (1) |
| 9.4 | $2,000 (5) $270–$3,700 | $1,749 (20) $179–$30,000 | $3,200 (3) $775–$3,599 |
| 9.2 | $4,800 (1) | $452 (18) $200–$8,700 | $708 (4) $100–$6,300 |
| 9.0 | $2,000 (1) | $1,825 (11) $133–$12,000 | $364 (4) $230–$4,250 |
| 8.5 | $250 (1) | $1,862 (8) $820–$5,750 | $1,725 (7) $108–$5,000 |
| A++ | A+ | A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 | $180 (92) $33–$7,500 | $453 (80) $36–$17,000 | $650 (15) $180–$3,600 |
| 9.6 | $370 (18) $113–$2,039 | $296 (74) $33–$5,999 | $350 (27) $46–$1,999 |
| 9.4 | $52 (3) $18–$375 | $200 (31) $30–$1,100 | $275 (17) $41–$6,995 |
| 9.2 | $80 (1) | $178 (9) $22–$1,600 | $175 (8) $56–$1,224 |
| 9.0 | · | $48 (1) | $247 (2) $44–$450 |
| 8.5 | · | $115 (2) $110–$120 | $218 (5) $99–$600 |
Median & range by grade × sub-grade for collector franchises (last 90 days). (n) = sample size; dimmed = thin data. Cardboard-box games command a premium over disc-era at the same grade.
| Console | 9.8 | 9.6 | 9.4 | 9.2 | 9.0 | 8.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS2 | $500 (26) | $285 (30) | $264 (18) | $150 (7) | $41 (2) | $110 (1) |
| GameCube | $750 (17) | $450 (29) | $300 (7) | $350 (7) | · | $525 (2) |
| Game Boy Advance | $1,500 (9) | $1,500 (9) | $430 (10) | $200 (9) | $1,500 (5) | $855 (7) |
| N64 | $599 (5) | $450 (5) | $1,200 (11) | $795 (9) | $1,235 (8) | $1,000 (11) |
| Switch | $123 (43) | $385 (2) | $55 (4) | · | · | · |
| Wii | $300 (19) | $252 (16) | $129 (4) | $143 (4) | $116 (3) | $99 (1) |
| NES | $6,704 (1) | $5,000 (1) | $3,400 (8) | $1,401 (8) | $1,038 (8) | $808 (16) |
| PS1 | $575 (24) | $525 (8) | $259 (4) | $115 (2) | $300 (1) | $564 (2) |
| PS3 | $203 (19) | $180 (9) | $107 (6) | $110 (1) | · | $108 (1) |
| Nintendo DS | $700 (17) | $350 (9) | $405 (5) | · | · | · |
| Xbox 360 | $275 (11) | $218 (12) | $225 (5) | $375 (3) | · | · |
| Game Boy | $7,500 (1) | $1,080 (3) | $1,750 (10) | $3,265 (2) | $2,000 (5) | $500 (7) |
| Nintendo 3DS | $207 (19) | $130 (5) | $180 (1) | $250 (1) | $132 (1) | · |
| SNES | $1,100 (2) | $589 (2) | $2,000 (3) | $333 (4) | $550 (6) | $658 (8) |
Median notable-title sale by console across grades 9.8–8.5 (last 90 days). A 9.8 is not one market. Disc-era grails top the list while high-population modern games sit far lower.
| Sealed | CIB | Loose | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardboard-box | $600 (1112) | $450 (686) | $350 (433) |
| DVD / case | $255 (2591) | $300 (141) | $260 (1496) |
The Switch led console activity with 81 sales, though the Game Boy and Nintendo DS also featured prominently in the top sales, highlighting a diverse interest across different gaming eras.
| Console | Sales | Median | Sealed | CIB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switch | 81 | $135 | $150 (21) | · |
| PS2 | 72 | $300 | $250 (33) | · |
| NES | 63 | $500 | $665 (34) | $464 (17) |
| Xbox 360 | 62 | $225 | $250 (29) | $155 (1) |
| N64 | 52 | $500 | $680 (18) | $460 (21) |
| PS1 | 47 | $255 | $250 (21) | $300 (9) |
| PS3 | 47 | $310 | $273 (20) | $51 (1) |
| SNES | 39 | $500 | $800 (20) | $197 (12) |
| Game Boy Advance | 34 | $477 | $647 (12) | $720 (3) |
| GameCube | 28 | $526 | $526 (15) | $845 (2) |
| Nintendo 3DS | 28 | $127 | $103 (18) | · |
| Xbox | 26 | $300 | $275 (14) | · |
This period's volume and median by condition, per console.