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Game Boy Color · RPG / Strategy
Trade & Battle: Card Hero
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | RPG, Strategy |
| Developer | Intelligent Systems |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Kousoku Card Battle: Card Hero |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 6 |
Trade & Battle: Card Hero is a role-playing game released in 2000 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo. It blends RPG and strategy elements.
It landed about 2 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2000 include Wario Land 3, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe and Grand Theft Auto 2. Among the 31 GBC RPGs in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Kousoku Card Battle: Card Hero series. Intelligent Systems also made Pokémon Puzzle Challenge for the GBC.
Trade & Battle: Card Hero supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the GBC's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Trade & Battle: Card Hero is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Trade & Battle: Card Hero walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Trade & Battle: Card Hero.
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Trade & Battle: Card Hero FAQ
When did Trade & Battle: Card Hero come out on the GBC?
Trade & Battle: Card Hero was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.
Who made Trade & Battle: Card Hero?
It was developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
Is Trade & Battle: Card Hero multiplayer?
Yes. Trade & Battle: Card Hero supports up to 2 players.
How long does Trade & Battle: Card Hero take to play?
As a role-playing game, Trade & Battle: Card Hero typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Trade & Battle: Card Hero on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.