Professor Oak

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Professor Oak - Base Set 2 (#116)

Trainer Uncommon
TCGplayer market reference
$1.33
normal
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Number
116
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
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Professor Oak - Base Set 2

Professor Oak is a Uncommon Trainer card from the Base Set 2 Pokémon TCG set, released 2000, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number 116 in the Base Set 2 checklist.

In collector terms, this is an uncommon card. The stored TCGplayer market reference for normal is $1.33. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Professor Oak has been printed 2 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#116 in Base Set 2) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 62Solid

Strong grading upside, era strength.

Market Heat 43

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 100

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 42

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 95

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

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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$1.33 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

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Market price history

Latest
$1.33
Low
$1.22
Jul 2026
High
$2.62
Sep 2024
Avg
$1.49
Days tracked
241
data points
Change
-44.1%
since first tracked
Tracked since Jan 1, 2021 · 241 data points

Sale History 234 sales · since 2021-01-01

PSA 10 high $62.58 PSA 9 high $40.00 Raw high $2.62
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $1.60
RAW $1.56
RAW $1.35
RAW $1.35
RAW $1.47
RAW $1.31
RAW $1.85
RAW $1.84
RAW $1.92
RAW $2.30
RAW $1.99
RAW $1.88
RAW $1.84
RAW $1.68
RAW $1.87
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Professor Oak FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Professor Oak from Base Set 2 worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for normal is $1.33. 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 Professor Oak?

This printing is an uncommon card (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Professor Oak has been printed 2 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated 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 Professor Oak released?

The Base Set 2 set released in 2000, so this card (#116 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy 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 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.