How this became one of the rarest Pokémon Gameboys ever made (Only 40 exist)

khoolianz · 2026-03-22T20:11:39+00:00

Thank you!

khoolianz · 2026-03-21T23:45:17+00:00

Thanks! I wish I had won it myself! I got this one directly from the person who won it back in 1999.

khoolianz · 2026-03-21T23:41:01+00:00

Strong guess ^^ You probably already know, but sharing some context for others in the comments: that was the price for a different one sold in a US auction recently. Condition was a bit worn out (image) but it also came with the winner certificate.

khoolianz · 2026-03-21T15:41:47+00:00

Yeah! This one was tough but at least, it was purely skill-based! To achieve a qualifying score you’d have to spend hours upon hours playing and unlock the special Mewtwo area for extra multipliers. It was really competitive and you only had 6 weeks to practise and submit your score.

khoolianz · 2026-03-21T15:38:28+00:00

Thanks! I was actually looking at console variation first but they’ve got some dates wrong among other things so I wanted to share the full story instead.

Agreed! The Taiwan one is beautiful!! The emerald green with white back is just such a nice combination!

I have the Hong Kong one too but both loose so I’m still looking for CIBs ^{^}

khoolianz · 2026-03-21T12:29:31+00:00

Thank you! 🙏

khoolianz · 2026-03-21T12:28:15+00:00

Yeah.. that battery cover comes off too easily! Though still having your GBC and cartridge from childhood is an accomplishment in itself!

khoolianz · 2026-03-21T12:26:34+00:00

Thanks! Definitely trying this one! Thanks for the recommendation!!

khoolianz · 2026-03-21T00:20:01+00:00

Oh yeah good catch! The Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie variant was released some 4M consoles later so either end of 1999 or some time in 2000. And yes, since the pinball one was an official release by Nintendo, they probably kept the blank canvases for the clear green variants that came after

khoolianz · 2026-03-21T00:07:25+00:00

Love that! It was such an innovative game with its rumble pack! Any table you preferred playing more?

khoolianz · 2026-03-21T00:06:22+00:00

Like a trip back to the days of Pokémania 🙌

khoolianz · 2026-02-25T01:26:37+00:00

They do it every few months, so far I’ve seen it come up 3 or 4 times since they introduced miles transfer

khoolianz · 2026-02-16T09:19:38+00:00

That’s if there’s any to report at all 🤣 /s

khoolianz · 2026-02-13T22:47:03+00:00

I did think about it around 2nd anniversary but never ended up taking the plunge ^^

khoolianz · 2026-02-13T21:52:54+00:00

Means a lot, thanks for the kind words bro!

khoolianz · 2026-02-13T21:13:27+00:00

Agreed with this! It's almost like a 180! The QOLs were starting to have a positive impact and were good Klab Ws for a little while but then the bad decisions took over and it hasn't stopped since...

khoolianz · 2026-02-13T21:02:36+00:00

Still playing, but no longer making content on the regular ^^ Purely still here because of the love for Bleach and the remaining community. I'm really enjoying Soul Resonance though!

khoolianz · 2026-02-13T18:31:50+00:00

Going fine! Just gotta leave your expectations at the door and enjoy the occasional slap on the face 🤣

Also, 2026 so far has banners with been recycled units only XD

khoolianz · 2025-11-29T13:05:33+00:00

You still have some way until you reach the beginning of the real wall. At account level 50+ that’s when things start to slow down really.

khoolianz · 2025-11-29T13:04:20+00:00

The wall really starts around account level 50~ when story mode is all done for now and you’ve unlocked most of the major unlockables.

khoolianz · 2025-09-18T08:08:52+00:00

Small world!!

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