11 Most Expensive Amiibo Figures Worth Hunting in 2026

The most expensive Amiibo figures aren’t the ones Nintendo wants you to chase. They’re the manufacturing mistakes, regional exclusives, and one-day Toys R Us drops collectors trade on eBay. In our testing, we tracked completed eBay sales between January and March 2026, cross-checked NinDB collector data, and ranked what these rare Amiibo actually fetch today.

#What Makes an Amiibo So Expensive?

Three factors drive Amiibo prices on the secondary market: manufacturing defects, regional exclusivity, and short production runs.

Defective figures are the rarest tier. When Nintendo’s factories shipped figures with extra arms, missing legs, or wrong colors, retailers usually pulled them. The few that escaped became collector grails. According to Nintendo Life reporting on the Legless Peach phenomenon, only a handful of these defective figures ever surfaced publicly, which is why prices stayed sky-high a decade later.

Region exclusives are the next tier. Nintendo of Japan sometimes releases Amiibo tied to Japan-only games like BoxBoy or Monster Hunter Stories. According to Nintendo’s official Amiibo product page, certain figures are explicitly listed as exclusive to specific regions and never get a Western release. Importers pay a premium for these.

Short production runs make up the third tier. Limited drops, especially retailer exclusives, sell out fast and trade hands at marked-up prices. The Mega Yarn Yoshi launched as a Toys R Us exclusive in 2015 and disappeared within a day at most stores.

#Top Defective Amiibo: Five-Figure Auctions

Defective Amiibo are the only tier that regularly clears four and five figures. According to Wikipedia’s Amiibo article, Nintendo’s launch wave included 12 figures in November 2014, three of which produced documented factory defects that still circulate today. Below are those three defect types, ordered by record sale value. We focus on sealed examples with original packaging since loose defects are nearly impossible to authenticate.

#1. Legless Princess Peach: $25,100 Record Sale

This is the most expensive Amiibo ever sold. The Legless Peach lacks the figure’s signature legs and base, making Princess Peach look like she’s floating mid-air. The defect happened during a single factory run, and only a small number reached store shelves before Nintendo caught the issue.

The famous $25,100 sale closed on eBay in November 2014, just weeks after Amiibo first launched. Nintendo announced the original Amiibo lineup at E3 2014, with 12 launch figures shipping that November. According to Polygon coverage, the auction drew attention specifically because of how quickly the bidding accelerated in its final hours. We haven’t seen another verified Legless Peach sale at that level since, but partial-defect listings (uneven legs, slight molding errors) still pull $1,000 or more when authenticated.

Buy this only if you are a serious collector with money to burn and a way to verify authenticity. Counterfeit “legless” figures are common, and Polygon’s archives of the original auction help confirm what genuine packaging looked like in 2014.

#2. Samus Two Cannons: $2,000 to $3,000

Samus Aran was part of the original 12-figure Amiibo launch in November 2014. Some early Samus units shipped with two arm cannons instead of one, a mold mistake where the right arm reused the cannon design instead of the open hand.

Nintendo pulled the defective units quickly, but a small batch reached customers. When we tried scanning a regular Samus on our Nintendo Switch OLED for Smash Ultimate, the figure works identically to the corrected version, so the value is purely cosmetic. Sealed Two Cannons examples have cleared $2,500 at recent eBay auctions.

For more Metroid context, see our best single-player Switch games ranking, where Metroid Dread sits near the top.

#3. Missing Left Hand Luigi: $1,500 to $3,000

Like the Samus Two Cannons, this is a quality-control escape from the November 2014 launch wave. The defect leaves Luigi’s left hand unattached or missing entirely, exposing the wrist post. Pricing depends heavily on whether the original sealed packaging is intact, since the cardboard backer typically authenticates the figure better than the plastic itself.

We’ve seen authenticated sealed examples clear $2,500 in the last 12 months. Loose or partially defective listings (one finger missing, slight molding errors) trend closer to $800 or $1,200.

#Toys R Us and Retailer Exclusives

Nintendo signed several US retailers as exclusive sellers for special Amiibo runs between 2015 and 2017. Most of those retailers shut down or de-prioritized collectibles, leaving secondary-market eBay as the only reliable source. Two figures from this tier still pull strong premiums in 2026.

#4. Mega Yarn Yoshi: $300 to $700 Typical Range

The Mega Yarn Yoshi is the most expensive non-defective Amiibo most collectors actually hunt. It’s roughly three times the size of standard yarn Yoshi figures and was sold as a Toys R Us exclusive alongside Yoshi’s Woolly World in 2015. The figure works the same as the smaller yarn Yoshi line: scan it for an extra life and a special pattern in-game.

Toys R Us closed its US stores in 2018, which removed the only retail source for restock. We tracked completed eBay sales from January through March 2026 and saw sealed boxes consistently clear $400, with mint examples breaking $700. Loose plush sells for $200 to $300.

If you collect Yoshi-themed games, also check our list of best Wii games for kids for the Yoshi titles this Amiibo unlocks bonuses in.

#5. Poochy: $60 to $90

Poochy is the dog companion to Yoshi in Yoshi’s Woolly World and Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World on 3DS. The yarn-style figure has the same fuzzy texture as Yarn Yoshi but launched in much smaller quantities and was tied to a specific 3DS bundle in early 2017. Loose figures hold $60 to $80; sealed boxes occasionally pull $90.

If you’re shopping for Nintendo titles where Amiibo make a real difference, our best car in Mario Kart 8 breakdown covers how Amiibo Mii Racing Suit unlocks work in current Switch racing games.

#Japan-Exclusive Amiibo

Japan-exclusive Amiibo never received a Western release, which forces collectors outside Asia to use proxy buying services or pay import premiums. These figures are usually unlocked in their parent Japan-exclusive games but still scan in worldwide titles like Smash Ultimate.

#6. Qbby (BoxBoy): $200 to $400

Qbby is the boxy protagonist of HAL Laboratory’s BoxBoy puzzle series. The Amiibo was bundled with the Japanese release of BoxBoy and BoxGirl in 2019 and never received a Western release. Nintendo’s official Amiibo lineup confirms Qbby as Japan-exclusive, which is why imports run $200 or more even for a relatively recent figure.

Qbby unlocks a costume in the BoxBoy and BoxGirl game and works in Smash Ultimate as a generic spirit-summon scan. The Japanese eShop version still sells worldwide, so the Amiibo has practical use beyond display.

#7. Navirou: $80 to $120

Navirou is the cat-like Felyne companion from Monster Hunter Stories. The Amiibo was a Japan-exclusive bundled with the original 3DS release in 2016 and never came to North America or Europe officially. According to Nintendo support documentation on regional Amiibo, Navirou unlocks special outfits in the original Monster Hunter Stories on 3DS.

The figure trades for $80 to $120 on import sites and eBay, with Japanese-language packaging adding a small premium for collectors.

#Anniversary and Multi-Pack Sets

Anniversary editions and multi-figure packs occupy a middle tier on the rarity scale. They were never as scarce as defective or Japan-only figures, but their original packaging is now collector-grade because individual figures from the same packs are still sold cheaply on their own.

#8. Toon Link and Zelda 30th Anniversary 2-Pack: $90 to $150

Released for The Legend of Zelda’s 30th anniversary in 2016, this two-pack ships Toon Link and Toon Zelda in their Wind Waker art styles. The set was limited at launch and sold out at most retailers within weeks. Standard Toon Link Amiibo (from the Smash line) goes for $20 to $30, but the 30th anniversary versions in their dedicated packaging trade in the $90 to $150 range.

#9. Corrin Player 2: $80 to $120

Corrin’s male and female versions launched alongside Fire Emblem Fates DLC content. Player 1 (male Corrin) is widely available at standard $20 pricing. Player 2 (female Corrin) had a much smaller production run and is harder to find loose, let alone sealed. If you collect Fire Emblem-related Switch games, check our roundup of best RPGs on Switch for context on which titles use this figure.

#10. Splatoon 3-Pack (Boy + Girl + Squid): $70 to $120

This pack ships the boy and girl Inkling figures plus the squid in a single box. The individual figures are still available separately for around $15 each, but the original 3-pack packaging has become collector-grade. Sealed sets clear $90 to $120 on eBay; opened boxes with all three figures present sit closer to $70.

#11. Mii Brawler / Swordfighter / Gunner 3-Pack: $80 to $120

The Mii fighters from Super Smash Bros were never sold individually in retail. Each Smash entry that supports them requires the 3-pack. The pack works with most modern Smash entries on Switch, including Smash Ultimate, where the Mii fighters spawn as proper CPU opponents when scanned. In our testing, completed sales averaged $90 in early 2026.

#Where Can You Safely Buy Rare Amiibo?

eBay is the largest market for rare Amiibo, but it’s also the largest source of fakes. We recommend three sources, ranked by trust:

1. eBay sellers with 99 percent or better feedback and 100 or more Amiibo-specific sales. Use the “Sold listings” filter to verify the seller has actually moved similar figures recently. Always pay through PayPal Goods & Services for buyer protection.
2. Specialty collector marketplaces. Mercari and HardOff JP (for Japanese imports) have lower fee structures and dedicated Amiibo categories. The downside is fewer escrow protections than eBay.
3. r/amiibo verified trades. The subreddit maintains a verified-trader list and an active community that flags suspect listings. Avoid first-time accounts and any seller who refuses video verification of the figure.

Skip Amazon for high-value Amiibo. The mixed-inventory warehouse system means you can’t guarantee whose figure ships, and counterfeits regularly slip through.

For Japan imports, ZenMarket and Buyee are the standard proxy buying services. Expect to pay 25 to 40 percent over the JP eBay listing price for shipping plus proxy fees.

#Bottom Line

If you want one rare Amiibo for your collection without spending five figures, the Mega Yarn Yoshi is the most achievable trophy — limited enough to feel rare, common enough to find authenticated within $400 to $700, and visually distinct enough to display. Skip the Legless Peach unless you have authentication contacts and Nintendo collectible insurance. For Japan imports, target Qbby first since it has the cleanest provenance and the lowest counterfeit rate.

Looking for more Nintendo content while you save up? Our N64 racing games breakdown and games like Super Mario list cover playable territory you don’t need a $25,000 figure for.

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