Imposter Professor Oak [1st Edition] - Pokemon Base Set #73
Imposter Professor Oak [1st Edition]
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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!"
Card Reference
About Imposter Professor Oak [1st Edition]
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 $49.97, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Card details
- Card Number
- #73
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Imposter Professor Oak [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Imposter Professor Oak [1st Edition] is $49.97. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
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.
Approximately 1,000 PSA graded copies tracked.