Magician
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1990
About this game
Merlwood was once a land of peace and prosperity.
The people lived in harmony with one another and with their surroundings, thanks to the benevolent influence of the native wizards and their magical arts.
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All was calm until one ambitious wizard named Abadon began to lust for power.
Abadon overwhelmed the other wizards, brought evil upon the land, and made himself its master.
Only Paul, a young magician's apprentice, was left to oppose him.
Can you guide Paul to victory, or will Abadon rule Merlwood forever? Magician is a 2D, side-scrolling action RPG.
As Paul, you must travel through towns, have conversations with non-player characters, acquire and manage inventory (food, water, weapons, potions, etc.), learn magic spells, fight battles, and solve puzzles.
Your ultimate goal: collect each of the four elemental vials -- earth, air, fire, and water -- and combine them to create the Ultimate Potion.
Only then can you hope to vanquish the evil wizard Abadon!
About Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System (1983 in Japan, 1985 in the West) revived the North American video game industry after the 1983 crash and established conventions — cartridges, licensing seals, save systems — that shaped the industry for decades. NES collecting is one of the most established retro markets: common titles remain cheap, but a well-known handful of low-print-run games (many from smaller third-party publishers) are among the most expensive video games in existence.
Gamevaro tracks Magician for Nintendo Entertainment System with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
Adding Magician to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This NES release dates back to 1990.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €41.92 |
| 2026-08-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €104.03 |
| 2026-08-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1437.19 |
| 2026-08-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €34.67 |
| 2026-08-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €27.74 |
| 2026-08-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €480.75 |
| 2026-07-24 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €43.88 |
| 2026-07-24 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €948.03 |
| 2026-07-24 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €11.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1421.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €28.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €34.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €103.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €655.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €42.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €27.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €655.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €103.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1420.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €34.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €42.46 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €27.60 |
| 2026-06-18 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €120.74 |
| 2026-06-18 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €176.84 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €42.00 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1408.74 |
| 2026-06-18 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €34.49 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1412.20 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €27.60 |
| 2026-06-17 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €103.98 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Magician has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Magician worth?
Magician for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €34.67 loose, €104.03 complete in box, and €480.75 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Magician rare?
Magician has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Magician?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Magician, loose is €34.67 and CIB is €104.03 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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