Impostor Professor Oak - Base (#73)
- Set
- Base
- Number
- 73
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
Impostor Professor Oak - Base
Impostor Professor Oak is a Rare Trainer card from the Base Pokémon TCG set, released 1999, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number 73 in the Base checklist.
In collector terms, this is a standard rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for normal is $6.84. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.
CIV 81Elite
Strong market heat, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Price references USD
Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.
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Market price history
Sale History 55 sales · since 2021-10-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $1.21 | ||
| RAW | $1.46 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.43 | ||
| RAW | $1.48 | ||
| RAW | $1.19 | ||
| RAW | $1.35 | ||
| RAW | $1.38 | ||
| RAW | $1.35 | ||
| RAW | $1.62 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $1.34 | ||
| RAW | $1.75 | ||
| RAW | $1.67 | ||
| RAW | $1.93 | ||
| RAW | $1.58 | ||
| RAW | $1.18 | ||
| RAW | $1.57 | ||
| RAW | $1.55 | ||
| RAW | $1.43 | ||
| RAW | $1.41 | ||
| RAW | $1.38 | ||
| RAW | $1.89 | ||
| RAW | $1.84 | ||
| RAW | $1.81 | ||
| RAW | $1.56 | ||
| RAW | $1.54 | ||
| RAW | $1.75 | ||
| RAW | $1.47 | ||
| RAW | $1.31 | ||
| RAW | $1.16 | ||
| RAW | $1.36 | ||
| RAW | $1.40 | ||
| RAW | $1.13 | ||
| RAW | $1.28 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.18 | ||
| RAW | $1.20 | ||
| RAW | $1.23 | ||
| RAW | $1.32 | ||
| RAW | $1.84 | ||
| RAW | $1.37 | ||
| RAW | $1.04 | ||
| RAW | $1.15 | ||
| RAW | $1.19 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.13 | ||
| RAW | $1.39 | ||
| RAW | $1.31 | ||
| RAW | $1.33 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $1.20 | ||
| RAW | $1.15 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 |
Impostor Professor Oak FAQ
Pricing and details from this card's stored record.
How much is Impostor Professor Oak from Base worth?
The stored TCGplayer market reference for normal is $6.84. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.
How rare is Impostor Professor Oak?
This printing is a standard rare (the card is labeled "Rare" on the checklist). This is the only printing of Impostor Professor Oak currently indexed.
Who illustrated Impostor Professor Oak?
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. See Ken Sugimori's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Impostor Professor Oak released?
The Base set released in 1999, so this card (#73 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Impostor Professor Oak?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is Impostor Professor Oak legal in Standard format?
Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.