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Strategy Guide Games Price Guide

Last update : Jun 27, 2026

Current values and prices for all Strategy Guide retro games

Min Price

$1

CIB

Median Price

$22

CIB

Max Price

$1 304

Lufia II Offical Player's Guide

Total Games

2,792

Games

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Strategy Guide games Value & Trends

Strategy Guide Market Analysis (2026)

In 2026, the Strategy Guide market shows an interesting dynamic. Among the 2792 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 $22. 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 Lufia II Offical Player's Guide, a true holy grail for the system, whose CIB value now reaches heights of $1304. 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 Strategy Guide Games in 2026

Lufia II Offical Player's Guide
1
Lufia II Offical Player's Guide
1304$ CIB
How To Win at Nintendo
2
How To Win at Nintendo
1004$ CIB
Earthbound Player's Guide
3
Earthbound Player's Guide
764$ CIB
Tecmo Secret of the Stars [Tecmo]
4
Tecmo Secret of the Stars [Tecmo]
435$ CIB
Crusader of Centy Hint Book
5
Crusader of Centy Hint Book
426$ CIB
Zelda Hyrule Historia [Limited Edition]
6
Zelda Hyrule Historia [Limited Edition]
379$ CIB
Fallout Survival Guide [BradyGames]
7
Fallout Survival Guide [BradyGames]
375$ CIB
Haunting Ground [Bradygames]
8
Haunting Ground [Bradygames]
330$ CIB
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Phantasy Star Universe [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Phantasy Star Universe [Bradygames] $11 $15 $0 $0
Phantom Brave - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Phantom Brave $10 $15 $0 $0
Pier Solar - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pier Solar $57 $0 $0 $0
Pigeon Dev Games Collection - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pigeon Dev Games Collection $0 $0 $0 $0
Pikmin 2 Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pikmin 2 Player's Guide $25 $38 $0 $0
Pikmin 3 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pikmin 3 [Prima] $26 $30 $0 $0
Pikmin: New Play Control [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pikmin: New Play Control [Prima] $25 $37 $0 $0
Pikmin Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pikmin Player's Guide $26 $36 $0 $0
Pikmin [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pikmin [Prima] $18 $57 $0 $0
Pillars of Eternity [Prima Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pillars of Eternity [Prima Hardcover] $0 $0 $0 $0
Pitfall 3D: Beyond the Jungle Strategy Guide [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pitfall 3D: Beyond the Jungle Strategy Guide [BradyGames] $6 $9 $0 $0
Pitfall: The Lost Expedition [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pitfall: The Lost Expedition [BradyGames] $6 $8 $0 $0
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure Official Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure Official Player's Guide $19 $28 $0 $0
Planescape Torment [Sybex] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Planescape Torment [Sybex] $25 $37 $0 $0
PlayAction Strategies - Super Nintendo - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting PlayAction Strategies - Super Nintendo $15 $22 $0 $0
Playboy The Mansion [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Playboy The Mansion [Bradygames] $11 $16 $0 $0
Player's Guide Pack - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Player's Guide Pack $5 $8 $0 $0
Playing with Power: Nintendo NES Classics - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Playing with Power: Nintendo NES Classics $15 $23 $0 $0
Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics [Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics [Hardcover] $17 $17 $0 $0
Playing With Super Power: Super NES Classics [Collector's Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Playing With Super Power: Super NES Classics [Collector's Edition] $12 $35 $0 $0
P.N.03 [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting P.N.03 [Bradygames] $12 $18 $0 $0
Pocahontas [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pocahontas [Bradygames] $34 $51 $0 $0
Pokedex: Pokemon Black & White - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokedex: Pokemon Black & White $20 $23 $0 $0
Pokemon 10th Anniversary Complete Pokedex - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon 10th Anniversary Complete Pokedex $13 $20 $0 $0
Pokemon Battle Revolution Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Battle Revolution Player's Guide $12 $18 $0 $0
Pokemon Battle Revolution [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Battle Revolution [Prima] $12 $15 $0 $0
Pokemon Black & Pokemon White Volume 1 - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Black & Pokemon White Volume 1 $14 $15 $0 $0
Pokemon Black & Pokemon White Volume 2 - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Black & Pokemon White Volume 2 $10 $26 $0 $0
Pokemon Black & White [Collector's Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Black & White [Collector's Edition] $26 $40 $0 $0
Pokemon Black & White Handbook - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Black & White Handbook $12 $17 $0 $0
Pokemon Black & White National Pokedex - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Black & White National Pokedex $20 $21 $0 $0
Pokemon Black & White Version 2 [Collector's Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Black & White Version 2 [Collector's Edition] $38 $40 $0 $0
Pokemon Black & White Version 2 Pokedex - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Black & White Version 2 Pokedex $15 $35 $0 $0
Pokemon Black & White Version 2 [Volume 1] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Black & White Version 2 [Volume 1] $29 $33 $0 $0
Pokemon Black & White Version 2 [Volume 2] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Black & White Version 2 [Volume 2] $24 $25 $0 $0
Pokemon Colosseum [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Colosseum [BradyGames] $24 $34 $0 $0
Pokemon Colosseum [Limited Edition BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Colosseum [Limited Edition BradyGames] $35 $175 $0 $0
Pokemon Colosseum Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Colosseum Player's Guide $46 $76 $0 $0
Pokemon Colosseum [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Colosseum [Prima] $20 $80 $0 $0
Pokemon Crystal Perfect Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Crystal Perfect Guide $37 $100 $0 $0
Pokemon Crystal Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Crystal Player's Guide $75 $77 $0 $0
Pokemon Crystal [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Crystal [Prima] $80 $122 $0 $0
Pokemon Deluxe Essential Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Deluxe Essential Guide $11 $17 $0 $0
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Pokedex [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Pokedex [Prima] $13 $17 $0 $0
Pokemon Diamond & Pearl Official Scenario Guide [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Diamond & Pearl Official Scenario Guide [Prima] $11 $20 $0 $0
Pokemon Diamond & Pearl Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Diamond & Pearl Player's Guide $17 $19 $0 $0
Pokemon Diamond & Pearl Ultimate Pokedex Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Diamond & Pearl Ultimate Pokedex Player's Guide $16 $25 $0 $0
Pokemon Emerald Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Emerald Player's Guide $84 $129 $0 $0
Pokemon Emerald [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Emerald [Prima] $35 $61 $0 $0
Pokemon Essential Handbook - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Pokemon Essential Handbook $4 $6 $0 $0
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How much are Strategy Guide games worth?

The value of a Strategy Guide game depends on its condition and rarity. For a complete-in-box (CIB) copy, the current median market price is $22. For a loose copy (cartridge or disc only), the average price is around $23. Prices range from $1 for common titles up to $1,303.67 for the rarest games.

What are the most valuable Strategy Guide games?

Here are the highest-valued Strategy Guide games on the retro gaming market:

1. Lufia II Offical Player's Guide — $1304 CIB
2. How To Win at Nintendo — $1004 CIB
3. Earthbound Player's Guide — $764 CIB
4. Tecmo Secret of the Stars [Tecmo] — $435 CIB
5. Crusader of Centy Hint Book — $426 CIB

How much does a Strategy Guide game cost?

Strategy Guide games are very accessible for collectors. The most affordable titles start at:

1. Adventure Of Link Ultimate Guide — from $1 loose
2. SSX On Tour [Prima] — from $2 loose
3. LEGO Batman The Videogame [Prima] — from $2 loose
4. Nintendogs Companion — from $2 loose
5. Madden 2005 [Prima] — from $2 loose

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

How many Strategy Guide games are there?

RetroCharting tracks 2,792 Strategy Guide 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 Strategy Guide game is rare and valuable?

Several factors determine the rarity and value of a Strategy Guide 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.