Imposter Professor Oak - Pokemon Base Set #73
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Imposter Professor Oak Card Facts & History
4 facts about this card
Card History
Imposter Professor Oak is one of Base Set’s original rare Trainer cards, and its hand-reset effect captures the wonderfully chaotic early TCG era when disruption cards could completely flip a game’s momentum.
Set Lore
This card is a favorite among WotC-era collectors because the 1st Edition and Shadowless Base Set printings used the spelling “Impostor Professor Oak,” while later printings and reprints changed it to “Imposter Professor Oak.”
Artist
The artwork is credited to Ken Sugimori, the defining visual architect of early Pokémon, which gives this card an extra layer of nostalgia for collectors who love original franchise-era art.
Cultural Impact
Bulbapedia notes that the Impostor Professor Oak character later appeared in other Pokémon media, including Pokémon Adventures, helping this oddball Trainer card feel like more than a one-off TCG gag.
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About Imposter Professor Oak (Pokemon Base Set #73)
Imposter Professor Oak is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 73. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $5.69, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $5.44 to $8.44, with a median of $5.98.
Card details
- Card Number
- #73
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Imposter Professor Oak from Pokemon Base Set #73?
The current market price of Imposter Professor Oak is $5.69. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Imposter Professor Oak from?
Imposter Professor Oak is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 73, released in 1999.
Is Imposter Professor Oak worth grading?
Whether Imposter Professor Oak is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Imposter Professor Oak?
You can buy or sell Imposter Professor Oak on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 900 PSA graded copies tracked.