The price of the rare Nintendo DS game Okamiden has tripled in a few months. What's the reason?

A rare Nintendo DS game released in 2011 has sharply skyrocketed in price. While at the beginning of the year it could be bought for $15–30, the average market price has now reached $94 and could climb even higher.

In 2011, the DS saw the release of such hits as Pokémon Black & White, Radiant Historia, Kirby Mass Attack, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, and Dragon Quest VI. Many of them are still expensive, but another game has drawn attention right now — Capcom's Okamiden.

Since the beginning of 2025, the cost of Okamiden on the secondary market has more than tripled. The game remained relatively inexpensive for more than a decade, but the situation changed after the announcement of a new Okami installment in late 2024. Although Capcom stated that the development of Okami 2 is in its early stages, that proved enough for fans to renew their interest in the series.

Whether Okamiden will continue to rise in price or return to its previous level remains unknown. According to VGChartz, the game sold just over 200,000 copies in North America, which makes it relatively rare. 

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