Imposter Professor Oak [1st Edition] Pokemon Base Set #73
Raw NM
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Market$52.00
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PSA 10 copies currently sell for about $1,995.98.
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About this card
Imposter Professor Oak [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This card’s 1st Edition Base Set printing is a famous oddity because the name appears as "Impostor Professor Oak," while later print runs changed the spelling to "Imposter Professor Oak."
Card History
Impostor Professor Oak is designed as the mirror-image of the original Professor Oak Trainer, flipping the classic draw power idea into disruptive hand control against your opponent.
Artist
The artwork is credited to Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer whose illustrations helped define the visual identity of the franchise from the very beginning.
Set Lore
Because it comes from Base Set, this card belongs to the release that introduced English-language collectors to the Pokémon TCG and established the earliest Trainer card icons of the hobby.
Card History
The idea of a fake Professor Oak fits a long-running anime gag, with Team Rocket repeatedly disguising themselves as Oak in episodes like "Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?" and "A Faux Oak Finish!"
Price indexes
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Card Reference
Imposter Professor Oak [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #73) is worth $52.00 as of October 2026, ranked #102 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 [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #73)
Imposter Professor Oak [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 73. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $52.00, based on recent Raw NM market data tracked by Double Holo.
Check another Pokemon card's value by name, set, or number.
Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $42.50 to $52.00, with a median of $50.00.
Card details
- Card Number
- #73
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Imposter Professor Oak [1st Edition] price by condition
As of Oct 27, 2026, Imposter Professor Oak [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #73) has a market price of $52.00 in Near Mint, based on recent market data tracked by Double Holo. Over the last 30 days, Near Mint daily prices averaged $50.72 and ranged from $50.00 to $52.00. Near Mint is up 9.5% from about a month ago.
Imposter Professor Oak [1st Edition] Near Mint price history, last 30 days
| Date | Near Mint price |
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| Sep 29, 2026 | $50.00 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $50.00 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $50.00 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $50.00 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | $50.00 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | $50.00 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $50.00 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $50.00 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $50.00 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $50.00 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $50.00 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | $50.46 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | $50.46 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $50.46 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $50.46 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $50.46 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $50.46 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $50.46 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | $50.46 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | $50.46 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $52.00 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $52.00 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $52.00 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $52.00 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | $52.00 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | $52.00 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $52.00 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $52.00 |
Imposter Professor Oak [1st Edition] PSA 10 value
A PSA 10 Imposter Professor Oak [1st Edition] sells for about $1,995.98, based on Double Holo market data as of October 2026. A PSA 9 copy sells for about $225.84 as of September 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 [1st Edition] from Pokemon Base Set #73?
The current market price of Imposter Professor Oak [1st Edition] is $52.00, based on recent Raw NM market data tracked by Double Holo. It updates daily.
What set is Imposter Professor Oak [1st Edition] from?
Imposter Professor Oak [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 73, released in 1999.
Is Imposter Professor Oak [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Imposter 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 Imposter Professor Oak [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Imposter 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.
How much is Imposter Professor Oak [1st Edition] worth in PSA 10?
Imposter Professor Oak [1st Edition] in PSA 10 has a market price of about $1,995.98 as of October 2026. A PSA 9 copy is worth about $225.84 as of September 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 [1st Edition] worth by condition?
As of Oct 27, 2026, Imposter Professor Oak [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #73) has a market price of $52.00 in Near Mint, based on recent market data tracked by Double Holo. Over the last 30 days, Near Mint daily prices averaged $50.72 and ranged from $50.00 to $52.00. Near Mint is up 9.5% from about a month ago.
Approximately 1,000 PSA graded copies tracked.