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Professor Oak's Research
- Number
- 149
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
Professor Oak's Research - Expedition Base Set
Professor Oak's Research is a Uncommon Trainer card from the Expedition Base Set Pokémon TCG set, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number 149 in the Expedition Base Set checklist and the Supporter subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card, pulled roughly 3 per pack. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $26.08 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Professor Oak's Research has been printed 2 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#149 in Expedition Base Set) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
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Other printings of Professor Oak's Research
Professor Oak's Research FAQ
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How much is Professor Oak's Research from Expedition Base Set worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $26.08 across 2 variants. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Professor Oak's Research?
This printing is an uncommon card, pulled roughly 3 per pack (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Professor Oak's Research 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's Research?
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.
Where can I buy Professor Oak's Research?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Expedition Base Set set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.