Advance Wars 2
Game Boy Advance · 2003
About this game
Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising is a single-player and multiplayer turn-based strategy game.
The story begins shortly after the events of Advance Wars .
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The Black Hole Army has regrouped under the command of a new leader, Sturm, and launched a fresh invasion against the nations of Macro Land.
Players take control of the defending armies of Orange Star, Blue Moon, Green Earth, and Yellow Comet, guiding their forces across multiple campaigns to repel the threat and liberate the region.
Each chapter of the campaign focuses on a different faction, allowing players to command a variety of characters with unique commanding abilities.
Gameplay is based on grid-based, turn-oriented strategy, where players deploy and maneuver units across land, sea, and air.
Infantry, tanks, artillery, naval ships, and aircraft each serve distinct roles, with rock-paper-scissors style balancing encouraging combined-arms tactics.
Infantry capture cities and bases to expand income and resources, while heavier units dominate battlefields but require careful logistical support.
Combat outcomes are influenced by terrain, fog of war, and weather, encouraging players to adapt strategies to shifting conditions.
Commanding Officers (COs) remain central to the game.
Each CO offers advantages and drawbacks that influence units under their command, such as movement boosts, attack bonuses, or improved defenses.
As battles progress, COs build up a power meter that can be unleashed as a CO Power or Super CO Power, granting temporary battlefield-wide effects.
These abilities can shift momentum dramatically, such as launching additional missile strikes, providing extra movement, or temporarily strengthening all units.
Compared to its predecessor, the sequel expands tactical variety with new units and structures.
The Neotank, a heavily armed and armored vehicle, adds another layer of late-game firepower.
Black Hole-specific installations such as minicannons, laser turrets, and pipelines introduce new missio
About Game Boy Advance
Nintendo's Game Boy Advance (2001) offered near-SNES-level graphics in a handheld and became a home for excellent ports as well as original titles across nearly every genre. GBA cartridges are generally durable and plentiful, making it an approachable platform for new collectors, though a few late-release RPGs and limited exclusives have become genuine chase items.
Gamevaro tracks Advance Wars 2 for Game Boy Advance 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.
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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €94.90 |
| 2026-08-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €78.98 |
| 2026-08-13 | Item + Box | NTSC-U | €38.08 |
| 2026-08-13 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €69.32 |
| 2026-08-06 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.47 |
| 2026-08-06 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €52.36 |
| 2026-08-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €21.64 |
| 2026-08-06 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €129.82 |
| 2026-08-06 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €276.96 |
| 2026-08-06 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €16.44 |
| 2026-07-19 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €20.68 |
| 2026-07-19 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €279.84 |
| 2026-07-19 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €53.13 |
| 2026-07-19 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €16.62 |
| 2026-07-19 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €131.17 |
| 2026-07-19 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.54 |
| 2026-07-09 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €53.27 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €20.16 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €131.52 |
| 2026-07-09 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €16.66 |
| 2026-07-09 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €280.60 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €131.19 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €53.14 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €54.75 |
| 2026-07-08 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €16.62 |
| 2026-07-08 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €279.89 |
| 2026-07-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.54 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €73.85 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €20.83 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Advance Wars 2, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy Advance titles.
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 Advance Wars 2 worth?
Advance Wars 2 for Game Boy Advance is currently worth €94.90 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Advance Wars 2 rare?
Advance Wars 2 has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy Advance titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Advance Wars 2?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Advance Wars 2 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Advance Wars 2 is currently worth €94.90 loose, versus €21.64 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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