8 Rarest Gameboy Advance Games Ever

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Nintendo released the Gameboy Advance (GBA) in 2001, and sadly, it was discontinued in 2008, only after seven years of production. As this might be the case, more than 1,500 games were released for the platform, proving how popular this game was during its golden years.

You have played a lot of GBA games in the past. You might wonder, “What is the rarest Gameboy Advance game?” Well, that’s exactly what you will learn today.

Whether you are a game collector or just a curious gamer, look at our list of the world’s 8 rarest Gameboy Advance games! 

8. Ninja Five-O

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Ninja Five-O, also known in other regions as Ninja Cop, was a game that seemed to combine Capcom’s Bionic Commando and Sega’s Shinobi.

Although the plot and gameplay look amazing, Ninja Five-O’s release became unnoticed. It disappeared from store shelves as well almost immediately.

Aside from that, for some reason, Ninja Five-O was not released in Japan even though a Japanese company developed it. All these resulted in the game’s rarity today.

The game is all about bad guys taking hostages and committing crimes. The city’s police are scared, and other ninjas don’t dare to take on the criminals. Joe Osugi, the Ninja Cop, is the only one who took steps to fight crimes and restore order in the city.

Did you know?

Julie Giles drew Ninja Five-O’s box art for the US version. Giles was known to design other box art for Konami’s games, such as Metal Gear and Castlevania franchises.

7. Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones

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Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones should have succeeded greatly in following its predecessors. However, the timing of its publication has been a huge negative factor contributing to its failure.

For one, Gameboy Advanced is about to end its console production. Aside from that, more and more gamers are focused on other newer platforms. Moreover, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones wasn’t widely distributed, and production declined.

While Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones wasn’t as successful as the other Fire Emblem games, it became a rare item for many collectors. Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones is even more expensive than similar games because of its rarity and high demand.

Did you know?

There were eight games in the Fire Emblem Series. Three of these games were available in Gameboy Advance. The third and final game was the Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.

6. Pocky & Rocky with Becky

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Pocky & Rocky with Becky surely brings back childhood memories, especially when you see Pocky’s picture. This game is a shoot ‘em up game in single-player mode. The Pocky & Rocky with Becky is the fourth game in its series.

The game’s story revolves around the rise of the ghostly hydra poised to conquer the world. Pocky previously sealed the hydra, and now, it has broken its seal. Like in the past, Pocky is seen as the only one who can seal against the dangerous hydra.

Pocky & Rocky is no doubt a popular game. However, there was limited production for the fourth game in the series. Because of the popularity of this game among avid collectors, the price for this game also increased, further making Pocky & Rocky with Becky a rare title to find today.

Did you know?

Taito originally owned the rights to Pocky & Rocky with Becky. However, it loaned its franchise out to Altron, making Altron the developer and publisher of the game.

5. Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town

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Harvest Moon is one of the most popular games on Gameboy, and Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town would only be the first of the other games released in Gameboy Advance.

Harvest Moon is a fun and interesting game to play. You would need to control Pete, which you can rename at the start of the game. You have to improve a farm that has been overrun with weeds. With the wise use of money and tools, you should successfully run the farm, grow crops, and raise livestock.

There are a few reasons why Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town became rare. For one, it is no longer in production, and physical copies of the game are difficult to find. Moreover, Harvest Moon has a strong following. Many people want a physical copy, making it rare in the market.

Did you know?

Harvest Moon is a farm story first released in Japan in 1996. The game grew exponentially and created the enduring Story of Seasons video game series. Different versions of Harvest Moon were released for Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Wii U Satellaview, Wii U, and Nintendo Switch.

4. Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire

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Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire is another rare Gameboy Advance game due to its limited production. Nintendo released the game in Japan, North America, Australia, and Europe. Moreover, it was also released in Wii U Virtual Console in Japan.

While it is true that Pokemon Pinball was available in many countries, it wasn’t as popular as other Pokemon titles. The low demand for the game led the publisher to reduce the number of the game’s copies.

As a pinball game, the gameplay is the same as the traditional pinball game, but with the additional challenge of capturing Pokemon.

Did you know?

Nintendo announced the upcoming Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire during E3 2003. The plan was to release the game and mark the fifth anniversary of Pokemon Red and Blue in North America.

3. Klonoa 2: Dream Champ Tournament

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Klonoa: Empire of Dreams was the third installment in the Klonoa franchise. It has retained most of the elements in the previous games, but it has some added features that make it unique.

The platform game allows you, the player, to move Klonoa from left to right. You will then need to defeat enemies with your special weapon, such as the Wind Bullet.

Upon its release, Klonoa received a lot of positive reviews. GameRankings gave it a 77.50% score, while Metacritic gave 78/100.

The Klonoa: Empire of Dreams became a difficult title to find because it is the lesser-known game among the three series of Klonoa. It has not been heavily promoted as well during its launch.

Did you know?

Klonoa’s character is often mistaken to be a cat. However, he is an anthropomorphic humanoid creature with long ears. So, he looks like a cat with human-like characteristics.

2. Car Battler Joe

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Car Battler Joe can easily be the rarest game on the Gameboy Advance console. It’s a vehicular combat video game released in 2001. In the game, players use cars to engage in battles with their opponents using role-playing game mechanics. The game combined vehicular combat with action role-playing similar to Autoduel, a 1985 video game.

The player takes on the role of Joe, a 16-year-old boy. He must earn money to purchase parts to strengthen his car.

Ancient developed the game, jointly published by Victor Interactive Software and Natsume. While it is true that car battle Joe wasn’t Ancient’s most popular game, it is still an exciting game that has become rare by today’s standards.

If you ever find a copy of this game, you’ll most likely pay around $200 to $500.

Did you know?

Ancient developed the game Car Battle Joe. The same developer also created the game, “Sonic the Hedgehog.”

1. Drill Dozer

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Drill Dozer is the rarest Gameboy Advance game because of how few copies are available in the market today. Game Freak developed Drill Dozer, the same company that developed Pokemon. This should tell you a lot about the quality of the game.

Drill Dozer allows the player to control Jill’s Drill Dozer. The seventeen huge stages are filled with obstacles, puzzles, and enemies that force Jill into using Drill Dozer in many different ways.

In the Japanese version, Jill is known as Dori Kururi. She is the daughter of Doug, who leads a bandit group called The Red Dozers. Doug was ambushed in the street by a rival bandit gang called Skullkers. The Skullkers attacked the Red Dozers to steal the powerful Red Diamond that Jill’s mother had given her.

Drill Dozer became rare because it was released toward the lifespan of GBA. Aside from that, Nintendo DS was released, which shifted the attention of gamers and retailers from GBA to the Nintendo DS. As a result, there were fewer copies of Drill Dozer made.

Did you know?

Drill Dozer is considered to be one of the best games made by Game Freak. It has been nominated as GBA Game of the Year. Its main character, Jill, was also nominated as the Best New Character.