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Professor Oak [1st Edition] - Pokemon Base Set #88

Pokemon Base Set•#88
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$71.14Market Price
Raw NM
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Professor Oak [1st Edition] Card Facts & History

5 facts about this card

Card History

Professor Oak’s Base Set effect—discard your hand, then draw 7 cards—became one of the defining early draw engines of the Pokémon TCG, so this card is remembered as a format-shaping Trainer from the game’s first English set.

Artist

This card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives Professor Oak’s first English TCG appearance a direct visual link to the franchise’s earliest game-era artwork.

In-Game

Professor Oak debuted in Pokémon Red and Green as the Kanto professor who teaches the player about the Pokémon world and gives out a first partner Pokémon, making this Trainer card a cardboard tribute to one of the franchise’s very first mentors.

Card History

In the anime’s very first episode, Professor Oak is the scientist who starts Ash’s journey after the usual starters are gone and Pikachu becomes his partner, which makes this card instantly nostalgic for collectors who grew up with the show.

Set Lore

As card #88 in the original English Base Set released by Wizards of the Coast, 1st Edition Professor Oak comes from the landmark expansion that introduced the Pokémon TCG to the U.S. market and helped define the entire WotC era.

Card Reference

About Professor Oak [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #88)

Professor Oak [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 88. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $71.14, 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 $54.73 to $71.14, with a median of $60.99.

Card details

Set
Pokemon Base Set
Card Number
#88
Release Year
1999
Language
English
Era
Wizards of the Coast

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current market price of Professor Oak [1st Edition] from Pokemon Base Set #88?

The current market price of Professor Oak [1st Edition] is $71.14. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.

What set is Professor Oak [1st Edition] from?

Professor Oak [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 88, released in 1999.

Is Professor Oak [1st Edition] worth grading?

Whether Professor Oak [1st Edition] 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 Professor Oak [1st Edition]?

You can buy or sell Professor Oak [1st Edition] 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 1,500 PSA graded copies tracked.

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