Secret of Mana Super Nintendo (SNES): PSA Pop Report + Loose / CIB / Sealed Prices
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PSA has graded 59 Secret of Mana Super Nintendo (SNES) copies on record — 1 loose, 45 CIB, 13 sealed. PSA tracks 2 distinct production variants separately because they’re priced differently by collectors. Sealed copies trade in the $581 range. This page is the per-game pop + price + grading reference for Secret of Mana on Super Nintendo (SNES) — updated weekly from PSA’s official population data and PriceCharting’s market catalog.
Quick Facts
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Title: Secret of Mana
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Console: Super Nintendo (SNES)
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Variants tracked by PSA: 2
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Total PSA-graded copies: 59 (Loose: 1 · CIB: 45 · Sealed: 13)
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PriceCharting market data: available
Variant Comparison
PSA recognizes 2 distinct production variants of Secret of Mana, each tracked on its own population row because collectors value them differently. The variants this game discriminates on: USA-region production code labeling.
| Variant | Loose Pop | CIB Pop | Sealed Pop | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Made in Japan | — | 45 | 13 | 58 |
| Made in Japan, USA Code | 1 | — | — | 1 |
PSA Pop by Condition
PSA tracks Secret of Mana populations independently for loose carts, complete-in-box (CIB), and factory-sealed copies — collectors price each condition separately because rarity and demand diverge sharply. Tables below show the grade-tier breakdown per condition, aggregated across 2 variants PSA recognizes for this title.
Loose Cartridge
Total graded: 1
| Variant | Pop | Grade Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Made in Japan, USA Code | 1 | 6.5: 1 |
PSA has not graded the following variant in this condition: Made in Japan.
Complete in Box (CIB)
Total graded: 45
| Variant | Pop | Grade Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Made in Japan | 45 | 9.6: 2 · 9.4: 4 · 9.2: 4 · 9.0: 6 · 8.5: 6 · 8.0: 11 · 7.5: 10 · 7.0: 1 |
PSA has not graded the following variant in this condition: Made in Japan, USA Code.
Factory Sealed
Total graded: 13
Sealed summary by variant:
| Variant | Total Pop | Top Numeric Grade | Best Seal Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made in Japan | 13 | 9.8 | A+ |
Factory Sealed Grade × Seal Matrix
Rows show PSA numeric grades. Columns show seal grades. Cell values are PSA population counts. Aggregated across all variants. Top observed grade: 9.8 (PSA scale extends to 10).
| Grade | A+ | A | B+ | Total |
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| 9.8 | 5 | — | — | 5 |
| 9.6 | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| 9.2 | 2 | — | — | 2 |
| 8.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 7.0 | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| <6.5 | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
PSA has not graded the following variant in this condition: Made in Japan, USA Code.
Current Market Prices
All prices below are pulled directly from PriceCharting’s public catalog and refreshed each time this article regenerates (typically weekly). PriceCharting computes their values from active and recently-sold listings on eBay + their dealer network — independent of any data on this page. The Sealed column reflects PriceCharting’s “manual-only” / new tier — factory-sealed retail at average condition; specific graded-sealed prices vary sharply by numeric grade + seal letter (use the Sealed eBay browse link below for grade-specific comps).
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Loose cartridge: $52
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Complete in Box (CIB): $182
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Sealed: $581
All 2 PSA-tracked variants share the same PriceCharting prices because PriceCharting indexes at the title level, not the variant level. Variant-specific pricing surfaces on eBay sold-comp data — check the Sealed / CIB / Loose browse links below for variant-aware market signals.
Heritage Graded Sales
Heritage Auctions sold results below are real auction transactions for Secret of Mana on Super Nintendo (SNES). They complement the PriceCharting loose / CIB / sealed benchmarks above; they are not estimates and they are not blended into PriceCharting’s ungraded market prices.
Summary rows are title-level Heritage sale signals, sorted by format, recency, and realized-price signal. PSA production variants can price differently, so the sale records keep Heritage’s own variant notes visible instead of pretending every auction lot maps cleanly to a PSA variant row.
High-grade games can trade years apart, so older auction records stay visible; treat the latest-sale date as part of the comp, not just the dollar amount.
| Format | Grade | Sale signal | Latest sale | Comps |
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| Factory sealed | CGC 9.8 A+ | Last sale $62,500 | Feb 22, 2025 | 1 |
| Factory sealed | WATA 9.8 A+ | Median $33,600 | Mar 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Factory sealed | VGA 85+ | $16,800-$20,000 range | Mar 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Factory sealed | CGC 9.2 A | Last sale $10,625 | May 24, 2025 | 1 |
| Factory sealed (Made in Japan) | WATA 9.2 A+ | Last sale $45,600 | Oct 29, 2021 | 1 |
| Factory sealed | WATA 8.5 A+ | Last sale $5,040 | Nov 4, 2023 | 1 |
| Qualified / no seal | VGA 85+ | Last sale $1,500 | Jan 22, 2026 | 1 |
| CIB | CGC 9.0 | Last sale $938 | Jan 9, 2025 | 1 |
| CIB | CGC 9.2 | Median $812 | Jul 8, 2025 | 3 |
| CIB (Made in Japan) | WATA 9.4 | Last sale $2,880 | Jul 11, 2021 | 1 |
| CIB | WATA 9.6 | Last sale $2,401 | Apr 22, 2023 | 1 |
| CIB | WATA 9.0 | Last sale $552 | Aug 10, 2023 | 1 |
Showing the top 12 Heritage sale signals; the sale-record table below includes every Heritage auction sale used on this page.
Sale records:
View all 18 Heritage sale records
| Date | Sold For | Grader / Grade | Format | Variant Notes | Source |
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| Mar 28, 2026 | $37,500 | WATA 9.8 A+ | Factory sealed | — | Lot 7452-28041 |
| Mar 28, 2026 | $20,000 | VGA 85+ | Factory sealed | — | Lot 7452-28042 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | $1,500 | VGA 85+ | Qualified / no seal | — | Lot 44343-79054 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | $781 | CGC 9.2 | CIB | — | Lot 312527-67022 |
| May 24, 2025 | $10,625 | CGC 9.2 A | Factory sealed | — | Lot 7415-28067 |
| Feb 22, 2025 | $62,500 | CGC 9.8 A+ | Factory sealed | — | Lot 7411-28044 |
| Jan 9, 2025 | $938 | CGC 9.0 | CIB | — | Lot 44278-79075 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | $812 | CGC 9.2 | CIB | — | Lot 44266-79059 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $900 | CGC 9.2 | CIB | — | Lot 44223-79197 |
| Nov 4, 2023 | $33,600 | WATA 9.8 A+ | Factory sealed | — | Lot 7350-28051 |
| Nov 4, 2023 | $5,040 | WATA 8.5 A+ | Factory sealed | — | Lot 7350-28052 |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $552 | WATA 9.0 | CIB | — | Lot 44206-79136 |
| Jul 11, 2023 | $192 | CGC 7.5 | CIB | — | Lot 312328-67025 |
| Apr 22, 2023 | $16,800 | VGA 85+ | Factory sealed | — | Lot 7307-28095 |
| Apr 22, 2023 | $2,401 | WATA 9.6 | CIB | — | Lot 7307-28096 |
| Oct 29, 2021 | $45,600 | WATA 9.2 A+ | Factory sealed | Made in Japan | Lot 7263-28104 |
| Jul 11, 2021 | $2,880 | WATA 9.4 | CIB | Made in Japan | Lot 7261-29112 |
| Mar 8, 2020 | $10,200 | WATA 9.8 A+ | Factory sealed | — | Lot 7224-93057 |
Listings
Each link below opens an eBay search filtered to that condition, scoped to Secret of Mana on Super Nintendo (SNES). “Sold” pulls completed/sold listings (use this for price research). “Listings” pulls current active listings (use this to find a copy to buy).
Why Secret of Mana Matters for Grading
Secret of Mana is one of the more heavily-graded Super Nintendo (SNES) titles, with 59 PSA populations on record across loose, CIB, and sealed. Strong submission volume signals collector demand — and grade premiums are the market’s vote on which copies are scarce. The cib condition dominates submissions (45 of 59, ~76%) — a strong signal that’s where most collector value sits for this title. The sealed-to-loose price ratio is roughly 11× — sealed copies trade at $581 while loose carts move around $52. That spread means a fresh sealed find is the move; raw cart flips have thinner margins after grading fees. Because PSA tracks 2 variants separately, production-code identification matters before submission. The pop-by-variant breakdown above tells you which variant is the rarer find.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Secret of Mana Super Nintendo (SNES) worth grading?
Yes for clean, top-condition copies. Secret of Mana has a healthy 59-copy graded population, and the higher-tier grades (9.4+) consistently command meaningful premiums over raw. Mid-tier grades (7-8) often net break-even after grading fees, so submission strategy matters.
How rare is a graded CIB copy of Secret of Mana?
PSA tracks 45 graded CIB copies of Secret of Mana for Super Nintendo (SNES). The grade-tier breakdown above shows how those split across PSA’s numeric grades — top-grade copies (9.4+) are the scarcest and typically command the strongest premiums.
Should I buy a graded or raw copy of Secret of Mana?
Depends on your goal. Graded copies cost more upfront but come with PSA’s authenticity + condition guarantee — the right move for buy-and-hold collectors. Raw copies are cheaper but require condition assessment yourself, and the grading lottery means a $50 raw cart can come back as a $25 PSA 7 OR a $200 PSA 9.4. Use the per-condition pop and price data above to calculate expected value before you commit.
Why does PSA track multiple variants of Secret of Mana?
PSA recognizes 2 distinct production variants of Secret of Mana on Super Nintendo (SNES). Variants reflect real production differences — different factories (Made in Japan vs Made in Mexico), packaging die changes, ESRB-rating retrofits added partway through the console’s life, or Players Choice reissues from later runs. Collectors price them differently because rarity diverges, and PSA tracks each on its own population row so the data reflects the real market structure.
Sources
Pop counts pulled weekly from PSA Video Games population data. Prices from PriceCharting. PSA acquired WATA in July 2021 and completed the rebrand to PSA Video Games on October 20, 2025. PSA Video Games population data is the continuation of WATA’s population history. Heritage graded-sale comps come from Heritage Auctions sold archive lot pages linked in the sale-record table.
Related Resources
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Super Nintendo (SNES) Game Library — every variant PSA tracks for this console, with pop + price per condition tier (loose, CIB, sealed).
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Retro Video Game Collecting — pillar with broader strategy, market dynamics, and grading economics.