LEGO Pirate Survival 8397-1
LEGO Pirate Survival (8397-1) is worth about $25 on the secondary market today, against a $5 retail price. It has 16 pieces, belongs to the Pirates theme and was released in 2008. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 8397-1
- Theme
- Pirates
- Year
- 2008
- Pieces
- 16
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $5
- Market value
- $25
- Used value
- $6
- Released
- 2008
- Retirement
- Retired in 2010
Minifigures in LEGO Pirate Survival
Pirate Survival value by year
From $9 in 2016 to $15 in 2026 so far: +64%. Its highest year was 2024, at $16.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $15 | −2.1% |
| 2025 | $15 | −3.6% |
| 2024 | $16 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $16 | +7.0% |
| 2022 | $15 | +11.3% |
| 2021 | $13 | −2.6% |
| 2020 | $13 | −4.4% |
| 2019 | $14 | +5.7% |
| 2018 | $13 | +47.3% |
| 2017 | $9 | −1.4% |
| 2016 | $9 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $8 together, roughly 32% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Pirate Survival (8397-1) worth?
LEGO Pirate Survival is worth approximately $25 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Pirate Survival retired?
Yes — Pirate Survival (8397-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Pirate Survival gone up in value?
Yes. Pirate Survival launched at $5 and now trades around $25, an increase of 399.6%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Pirate Survival?
At its $5 retail price across 16 pieces, Pirate Survival works out to about $0.312 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Pirate Survival a good investment?
Pirate Survival currently trades 399.6% above its $5 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Pirate Survival so expensive?
Pirate Survival was released in 2008 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.