Pokemon Silver Game Boy Color
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- Pokémon Silver Game Boy Color Authentic Tested Working Cartridge £68.29
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- Pokémon SILVER Game Boy Color GENUINE Cartridge SERVICED complete original BOX £134.19
Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £47.83 | £21.50 | £134.19 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £47.31 | £21.50 | £134.19 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £36.39 | £21.50 | £68.29 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £39.04 | £21.50 | £68.29 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £40.83 | £21.50 | £68.29 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £49.90 | £18.62 | £134.19 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £43.42 | £21.50 | £134.19 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £42.63 | £19.36 | £134.19 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £31.32 | £19.36 | £58.62 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £39.25 | £19.36 | £134.19 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £39.75 | £19.36 | £134.19 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £40.72 | £19.36 | £125.50 | 10 |
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Game History
Pokémon Silver was developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy Color handheld system. The game was created as part of the second generation of Pokémon games, alongside its companion title Pokémon Gold. The development team built upon the foundation of the original Red and Blue versions while introducing new mechanics, an expanded Pokédex, and an innovative real-time clock feature.
Pokémon Silver was first released in Japan on November 21, 1999, followed by releases in North America on October 15, 2000, and Europe in 2001. The staggered international rollout reflected Nintendo's careful approach to managing the global phenomenon that Pokémon had become following the original games' success.
Both Gold and Silver received strong critical acclaim upon launch, with reviewers praising the expanded gameplay, new Pokémon species, and the addition of two regions to explore. Commercially, the games were enormously successful, becoming best-sellers on the Game Boy Color and helping drive hardware sales during that era. The titles solidified Pokémon's status as a multimedia juggernaut and demonstrated that the franchise could sustain long-term interest beyond the original generation.
Today, Pokémon Silver holds significant value among collectors, particularly cartridge-only copies and complete-in-box versions with original packaging and manuals. Early Japanese releases command premium prices due to their rarity and condition. The game's historical importance stems from its role in establishing the second-generation Pokédex and introducing gameplay features that became series staples, including held items and new Pokéball varieties.
An interesting development note is that the real-time clock cartridge added to Gold and Silver versions was technically innovative for Game Boy games but also contributed to cartridge degradation issues over time, as the internal battery eventually depletes. This technical aspect has made functional, battery-intact copies increasingly rare and valuable in the collector market. Pokémon Silver remains a defining entry in handheld gaming history and a cornerstone title for Game Boy Color collectors.