Imposter Professor Oak Pokemon Base Set #73
Lowest price
$19.99
Market$6.62
+$3.99 shipping
Estimated delivery in 5 to 10 days
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Price history
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Prices by condition
| Condition | Current price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| $6.62 | From $19.99 · 1 listed | |
| $4.59 | ||
| $2.62 | ||
| $1.82 | ||
| $1.22 |
Near Mint copies currently sell for about $6.62; the cheapest raw copies listed start at $19.99.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Current price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| $379.28 | ||
| $101.50 | ||
| $33.70 | ||
| $23.55 | ||
| $23.00 | ||
| $11.30 | ||
| $49.95 | ||
| $426.00 | ||
| $82.00 | ||
| $25.00 | ||
| $20.01 | ||
| $19.96 | ||
| $10.50 | ||
| $10.26 | ||
| $17.73 | ||
| $6.00 |
PSA 10 copies currently sell for about $379.28.
Recent sales
No verified sales yet
No DH sales recorded for Raw NM
About this card
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.
Price indexes
Price indexes follow the combined price of a group of cards over time.
Card Reference
Imposter Professor Oak (Pokemon Base Set #73) is worth $6.62 as of October 2026, ranked #262 of 442 priced cards in Pokemon Base Set by Raw NM market price.
Prices come from Double Holo market data, refreshed daily.
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 $6.62, based on recent Raw NM market data tracked by Double Holo, with 1 listing currently for sale.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $5.44 to $7.03, with a median of $5.92.
Card details
- Card Number
- #73
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Imposter Professor Oak price by condition
As of Oct 27, 2026, Imposter Professor Oak (Pokemon Base Set #73) has a market price of $6.62 in Near Mint, $4.59 in Lightly Played, $2.62 in Moderately Played, $1.82 in Heavily Played, and $1.22 in Damaged, based on recent market data tracked by Double Holo. Over the last 30 days, Near Mint daily prices averaged $6.59 and ranged from $6.37 to $7.03. Near Mint is up 9.4% from about a month ago.
Imposter Professor Oak Near Mint price history, last 30 days
| Date | Near Mint price |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | $6.39 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $6.37 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $6.39 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $6.39 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $6.39 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | $6.48 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | $6.56 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $6.56 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $6.61 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $7.03 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $6.61 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $6.71 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | $6.71 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | $6.70 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $6.70 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $6.73 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $6.73 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $6.63 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $6.39 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | $6.39 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | $6.48 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $6.57 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $6.60 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $6.60 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $6.77 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $6.62 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | $6.62 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | $6.62 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $6.62 |
Imposter Professor Oak PSA 10 value
A PSA 10 Imposter Professor Oak sells for about $379.28, based on Double Holo market data as of October 2026. A PSA 9 copy sells for about $101.50 as of October 2026.
Raw and graded prices come from Double Holo market data, with graded values tracking recent sales of graded copies.
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 $6.62, based on recent Raw NM market data tracked by Double Holo. It updates daily.
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.
How much is Imposter Professor Oak worth in PSA 10?
Imposter Professor Oak in PSA 10 has a market price of about $379.28 as of October 2026. A PSA 9 copy is worth about $101.50 as of October 2026 by comparison. Raw and graded prices come from Double Holo market data, with graded values tracking recent sales of graded copies.
How much is Imposter Professor Oak worth by condition?
As of Oct 27, 2026, Imposter Professor Oak (Pokemon Base Set #73) has a market price of $6.62 in Near Mint, $4.59 in Lightly Played, $2.62 in Moderately Played, $1.82 in Heavily Played, and $1.22 in Damaged, based on recent market data tracked by Double Holo. Over the last 30 days, Near Mint daily prices averaged $6.59 and ranged from $6.37 to $7.03. Near Mint is up 9.4% from about a month ago.
Approximately 900 PSA graded copies tracked.