Nintendo’s amiibo are collectible figurines featuring all of your favorite video game characters from Nintendo Switch, 3DS, and Wii U. Ever the king of scarcity, Nintendo experienced supply issues, which led to rushes and shortages of certain figures. Some will set you back a pretty penny if you want to add them to your collection. Here are the most expensive amiibo statues out there. If you’re interested, don’t forget to check out the rarest and most expensive Animal Crossing amiibo cards.
Mario
Teddy bear:
Mega Yarn Yoshi
Staff Pick
This large plush amiibo was a Toys “R” Us exclusive. It was hard enough to find when it came out, but now that the toy company has gone under, it’s even harder to obtain. Fortunately, there are some available on eBay if you’re willing to pay the right price.
The knit puppy:
Yarn Poochy
For my money, some of the coolest amiibo figures come from the Yoshi’s Wooly World series. With figures made from real yarn, they stand out most in the amiibo series. The priciest figure from that release is Yoshi’s puppy, Poochy.
Comet watcher:
Rosalina
Rosalina is a gentle soul who first appeared in Super Mario Galaxy and has been featured in Mario multiplayer ever since. There are two versions of Rosalina, and the one pictured is the far more valuable one. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to find this version of her amiibo anywhere, but we could find the other version for sale.
Doo-doo-doo-doo doo-doo:
Goomba
These simple Goomba amiibo are some of the hardest to get your hands on, and the price reflects that. Get a grumpy brown mushroom man of your own and add him to the rest of your figures from the Mushroom Kingdom.
Shell-o there!:
Koopa Troopa
These cute little Koopa Troopas are a must-have if you’re collecting figures from the Mario games. It’s a little pricey but look at that happy face. You know he’ll fit in with the rest of your collection.
Second-place plumber:
Mario (silver)
Mario has been the captain of Nintendo’s ship for some time, and the Super Mario amiibo series honored the plumber in his signature red. The silver color version of this Mario sculpt was only available at Walmart and has gone up a bit in price since its release.
First-place plumber:
Mario (gold)
When you start with color variants, it can be hard to stop. If you’re going to be getting the silver Mario, then odds are that you will probably want the gold version as well.
Bad blood:
Waluigi
Luigi’s rival works with Wario to devise wicked schemes to thwart the Mario Bros. Sometimes that just involves trying to beat them at a game of tennis, using his long limbs as an advantage. His mustache-twirling menace has made him something of a fan favorite, so it’s not surprising his amiibo is pretty pricey.
The Legend of Zelda
Splatoon
Super Smash Bros.
Face your rival:
Dark Pit
A rival and clone of Pit introduced in Kid Icarus: Uprising, Dark Pit was originally an alternate costume for Pit in Super Smash Bros. but has become a distinct character. Use him to rain arrows upon your enemies from the sky.
Cloud nine:
Super Smash Bros. Cloud
The star of Final Fantasy 7, Cloud Strife, appears in numerous Final Fantasy compilations and spinoffs. It’s no surprise the heroic swordsman also made his way into Nintendo’s crossover fighting game or that his amiibo is in high demand.
Suck it up:
Kirby amiibo
Kirby, one of the oldest Nintendo heroes, can inhale enemies and either spit them out or copy their abilities. That makes him a particularly versatile and fun combatant in the Super Smash Bros. games, which is where this amiibo comes from.
Combat queen:
Bayonetta (Player 2)
Another figure from the Smash Bros. series is everyone’s favorite leather-clad bullet artist. The Bayonetta Player 2 amiibo came out in mid-2017 and was a hard figure to find. She has since saturated the market, so you can pick her up a little more easily.
Floating princess:
Peach (legless defect)
For many amiibo collectors, this defective Princess Peach figure is the holy grail. One sold for $25,000 on eBay a few years back. It won’t cost you an arm, but maybe a leg. For a regular Peach amiibo, check out the link below.
Mio trio:
Mii 3-pack Brawler, Gunner, & Swordfighter
Oddly enough, these generic figures have become some of the rarest and most valuable figures in the series. You can purchase them individually, but it will still be an expensive venture.
Wanna fight? Fight me!:
Mii Brawler
Of all of the Mii amiibo, the Brawler is by far the most valuable. This particular amiibo is great for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and has a generic Mii face.
Anubis:
Lucario
Lucario has been one of the most popular Pokémon ever since he first appeared in the series. While he isn’t the most expensive amiibo out there, he does cost a pretty penny.
Dual gun:
Samus (two gun defect)
Any amiibo with missing parts or additional pieces are high on collectors’ lists. A few years back, a Samus figure wielding two guns instead of one sold on eBay for $2,500. Not a bad return on investment. Here’s a link to a regular Samus amiibo.
The Fire Emblem princess:
Corrin (Player 2)
One of the cool things about the Super Smash Bros. series of figures was the variety of characters on offer for the amiibo-verse. With that many characters, a few were bound to end up on the pricey side of the fence. The Corrin Player 2 figure from the Fire Emblem franchise was once one of the hardest figures to find.
Fire Emblem
Double trouble:
Alm & Celica — Fire Emblem
These childhood friends are both from Fire Emblem: Shadows of Valentia. Together these two fight in the resistance against the invading Rigellian Empire. Now see if you can resist the urge to pull out your wallet and add them to your collection.
Pokémon
Metroid
Space invader:
Samus Aran & Metroid (2-Pack)
These awesome figures are must-haves for Metroid fans. It’s taken long enough for Nintendo to release the next Metroid Prime game, but at least they’ve given us Metroid amiibo in the meantime.
Monster Hunter
A ferocious beast:
Magnamalo
The big bad of Monster Hunter Rise — well, at least one of them. The Magnamalo is a huge challenge in-game, but its amiibo can unlock a set of armor.
Here, kitty, kitty:
Palico (Monster Hunter Rise)
A Palico is your friend, and the useful cats can do everything, from help you train to hunt down rare items. Tapping this amiibo into Monster Hunter Rise gives you a special suit of armor for your Palico.
A hunter’s best friend:
Palamute (Monster Hunter Rise)
Palamute’s are the latest addition to the Monster Hunter series and add many mobility options to the game. They’re also incredibly handy in combat, and once tapped, offer a set of armor for your Palamute.
Just a girl and her monster:
Barioth (Glacier) & Avinia (Monster Hunter Stories)
Avinia is a character introduced in Monster Hunter Stories. She is a cautious girl who tries to hide her feelings, wearing white armor similar to the Barioth she rides.
An expert in his craft:
Qurupeco & Dan (Monster Hunter Stories)
Dan is an expert rider who helps teach young boys and girls how to ride their monsters. Normally very excitable, he can get serious when he needs to.
On a mission:
Rathian and Cheval (Monster Hunter Stories)
Cheval is a gentle soul but becomes the player’s rival throughout Monster Hunter Stories.
Start your own story:
One-Eyed Rathalos and Rider (Boy) (Monster Hunter Stories)
The main character of Monster Hunter Stories, who befriends a wounded Rathalos.
Miscellaneous
Go figure
When amiibo were initially released in 2014, the Nintendo fandom reached for their wallets and queued up to purchase their favorite figures, only to discover a limited number of the figures available. This led fans into a craze as they frantically collected popular characters and propelled the prices of these simple figures skyward. Whether releasing a limited number of amiibo was a calculated move on Nintendo’s part to increase collector value or an unexpected incident, we might never know.
Either way, pop culture prospecting can be fun, exciting, and challenging all at once. Deciding which figure is most valuable is entirely up to your taste and preference. Still, we sure do dig that Mega Yarn Yoshi. It’s basically a teddy bear with NFC abilities in its foot. If you’re looking to try and make an investment, consider purchasing an amiibo and leaving it in the package. We specifically recommend the Guardian since it is one of the most useful amiibo in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
In addition to being cool-looking figures, amiibo all sport an NFC chip in their base. This chip allows you to scan your figures with your Switch, 3DS, or Wii U. If your figure is compatible with your game, it can give you certain in-game bonus content or save data. If you’re using your expensive amiibo but want to protect your investment, be sure to pick up a storage case.
There are currently over 186 amiibo with more on the way. We’ll be sure to update this list as more Nintendo figures are released.
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