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Nintendo DS Games Price Guide

Last update : Jun 27, 2026

Current values and prices for all Nintendo DS retro games

Min Price

$1

CIB

Median Price

$12

CIB

Max Price

$6 400

Zelda Twilight Princess

Total Games

4,659

Games

Real-time data powered by Hybrid Velocity using PriceCharting, eBay, and specialized platforms.

Nintendo DS games Value & Trends

Nintendo DS Market Analysis (2026)

In 2026, the Nintendo DS market shows an interesting dynamic. Among the 4659 titles tracked in our database, the current value guide indicates this is an affordable platform. For collectors, the median budget to acquire a complete-in-box (CIB) game currently sits around $12. This reflects the growing demand and premium placed on mint condition items. However, excellent classics can still be found starting at $1.

This price surge is particularly noticeable on highly sought-after games like Zelda Twilight Princess, a true holy grail for the system, whose CIB value now reaches heights of $6400. The huge price gap between loose copies and complete ones confirms the massive premium collectors are willing to pay for original cardboard boxes and manuals.

Most Rare & Expensive Nintendo DS Games in 2026

Zelda Twilight Princess
1
Zelda Twilight Princess
6400$ CIB
Darkrai Distribution
2
Darkrai Distribution
3250$ CIB
Pokemon Emerald [Plays On DS]
3
Pokemon Emerald [Plays On DS]
3075$ CIB
Crossed Swords II
4
Crossed Swords II
3000$ CIB
Pokemon Distribution Cartridge
5
Pokemon Distribution Cartridge
1978$ CIB
Pokemon HeartGold Version [Figure Bundle]
6
Pokemon HeartGold Version [Figure Bundle]
1448$ CIB
Pokemon [Liberty Pass]
7
Pokemon [Liberty Pass]
1137$ CIB
Battletoads Double Dragon
8
Battletoads Double Dragon
1004$ CIB
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Pokemon [Not for Resale Dragonite] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon [Not for Resale Dragonite] $1 500 $0 $0 $0
Pokemon [Not for Resale Keldeo] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon [Not for Resale Keldeo] $400 $0 $0 $0
Pokemon [Not for Resale Manaphy] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon [Not for Resale Manaphy] $0 $0 $0 $0
Pokemon [Not For Resale Pikachu] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon [Not For Resale Pikachu] $1 050 $0 $0 $0
Pokemon [Not for Resale Regigigas and Shaymin] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon [Not for Resale Regigigas and Shaymin] $2 685 $0 $0 $0
Pokemon [Not for Resale Secret Egg] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon [Not for Resale Secret Egg] $829 $0 $0 $0
Pokemon [Not for Resale Secret Key] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon [Not for Resale Secret Key] $2 000 $0 $0 $0
Pokemon [Not for Resale Zoroark] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon [Not for Resale Zoroark] $907 $0 $0 $0
Pokemon Pearl - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon Pearl $41 $85 $246 $525
Pokemon Pearl [Carrying Case Bundle] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon Pearl [Carrying Case Bundle] $0 $1 000 $1 900 $2 090
Pokemon Platinum - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon Platinum $149 $212 $400 $1 450
Pokemon Platinum [Figure Bundle] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon Platinum [Figure Bundle] $0 $673 $1 278 $1 406
Pokemon Platinum [HMV Exclusive] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon Platinum [HMV Exclusive] $0 $246 $467 $514
Pokemon Platinum [Not For Resale] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon Platinum [Not For Resale] $0 $0 $0 $0
Pokemon Platinum [Secret Key Distribution Cartridge] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon Platinum [Secret Key Distribution Cartridge] $0 $0 $0 $0
Pokemon Ranger - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon Ranger $29 $41 $359 $754
Pokemon Ranger Guardian Signs - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon Ranger Guardian Signs $37 $61 $158 $255
Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs [Not for Resale] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs [Not for Resale] $35 $0 $0 $0
Pokemon Ranger Shadows of Almia - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon Ranger Shadows of Almia $29 $55 $181 $656
Pokemon Ranger Shadows of Almia [Not for Resale] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon Ranger Shadows of Almia [Not for Resale] $0 $0 $0 $0
Pokemon Soulsilver Version - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon Soulsilver Version $150 $228 $400 $1 800
Pokemon SoulSilver Version [Amazon Exclusive] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon SoulSilver Version [Amazon Exclusive] $0 $520 $989 $1 088
Pokemon SoulSilver Version [Figure Bundle] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon SoulSilver Version [Figure Bundle] $0 $920 $1 748 $3 999
Pokemon SoulSilver Version [Not For Resale] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon SoulSilver Version [Not For Resale] $162 $0 $0 $0
Pokemon SoulSilver Version [Pokewalker] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon SoulSilver Version [Pokewalker] $98 $127 $253 $278
Pokemon Trozei - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon Trozei $26 $85 $384 $394
Pokemon Trozei [Not for Resale] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon Trozei [Not for Resale] $130 $0 $0 $0
Pokemon White - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon White $84 $108 $270 $617
Pokemon White Version 2 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon White Version 2 $160 $199 $300 $623
Pokemon Zany Cards - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokemon Zany Cards $81 $208 $416 $458
Pokewalker - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pokewalker $231 $428 $950 $1 310
Polar Bowler - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Polar Bowler $25 $36 $70 $77
Polarium - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Polarium $4 $5 $10 $10
Polarium [Not for Resale] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Polarium [Not for Resale] $0 $0 $0 $0
Polymega Collection Vol. 1 - ASTEROIDS - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Polymega Collection Vol. 1 - ASTEROIDS $0 $28 $56 $62
Pompom #373 [Animal Crossing Series 4] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pompom #373 [Animal Crossing Series 4] $5 $0 $0 $0
Poncho #118 [Animal Crossing Series 2] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Poncho #118 [Animal Crossing Series 2] $5 $0 $0 $0
Pong / Asteroids / Yar's Revenge - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pong / Asteroids / Yar's Revenge $7 $7 $11 $12
Pong / Asteroids / Yar's Revenge / Millipede / Super Breakout / Lunar Lander - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pong / Asteroids / Yar's Revenge / Millipede / Super Breakout / Lunar Lander $0 $0 $0 $0
Pony Friends - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pony Friends $7 $13 $24 $26
Pony Friends 2 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pony Friends 2 $10 $10 $19 $21
Pony Friends Mini-Breeds Edition - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pony Friends Mini-Breeds Edition $12 $18 $34 $37
Pony Luv - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pony Luv $6 $8 $16 $18
Pool [CDS] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pool [CDS] $0 $1 $0 $0
PooYoos: Activity Pack - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting PooYoos: Activity Pack $63 $138 $263 $289
Pop Cutie Street Fashion Simulation - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pop Cutie Street Fashion Simulation $65 $70 $133 $146
Poppy #052 [Animal Crossing Series 1] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Poppy #052 [Animal Crossing Series 1] $7 $0 $0 $0
Pop Town - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pop Town $0 $16 $31 $34
Poptropica Adventures - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Poptropica Adventures $13 $13 $15 $16
Populous Ds - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Populous Ds $11 $13 $20 $22
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How much are Nintendo DS games worth?

The value of a Nintendo DS game depends on its condition and rarity. For a complete-in-box (CIB) copy, the current median market price is $12. For a loose copy (cartridge or disc only), the average price is around $26. Prices range from $1 for common titles up to $6,400.48 for the rarest games.

What are the most valuable Nintendo DS games?

Here are the highest-valued Nintendo DS games on the retro gaming market:

1. Zelda Twilight Princess — $6400 CIB
2. Darkrai Distribution — $3250 CIB
3. Pokemon Emerald [Plays On DS] — $3075 CIB
4. Crossed Swords II — $3000 CIB
5. Pokemon Distribution Cartridge — $1978 CIB

How much does a Nintendo DS game cost?

Nintendo DS games are very accessible for collectors. The most affordable titles start at:

1. Zhu Zhu Pets Limited Edition — from $1 loose
2. Shaberu! DS Oryouri Navi — from $1 loose
3. Otona no Joushikiryoku Training DS — from $1 loose
4. Otona Ryoku Kentei — from $1 loose
5. Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! DS Flame Rumble Hyper - Moeyo Mirai — from $1 loose

These prices are for loose copies. Expect to pay more for a complete-in-box (CIB) version.

How many Nintendo DS games are there?

RetroCharting tracks 4,659 Nintendo DS games in its database, with 1,000 titles having a known market price. Our database is updated daily through our multi-source price tracking algorithm.

How do I know if my Nintendo DS game is rare and valuable?

Several factors determine the rarity and value of a Nintendo DS game:

1. Production run — Games produced in small quantities or quickly discontinued are naturally rarer.
2. Condition — A complete-in-box (CIB) copy is generally worth 2 to 5 times more than a loose copy. A sealed copy can be worth 10x more.
3. Collector demand — Certain genres (RPGs, sports games, fighting games) have very high demand.
4. Regional edition — PAL or Japanese versions can be rarer depending on the title.

To find the exact value of your game, check its detail page on RetroCharting where you'll find real-time prices and historical price trends.