Professor Oak is an Uncommon Trainer card from the Base set, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It is card number 88 in the set, which is part of the vintage era…
Set: Base
Number: 88/102
Rarity: Uncommon
Set
About the Professor Oak Trainer Card
Professor Oak is a Trainer card from the Base set, part of the Base series. It carries the collector number 88/102 and is classified as Uncommon. The Base set was released on January 9, 1999.
Professor Oak Trainer Card Details
Card name: Professor Oak
Card number: 88/102
Set: Base
Series: Base
Rarity: Uncommon
Card type: Trainer
Artist: Ken Sugimori
Release date: January 9, 1999
Why Collect the Professor Oak Trainer Card?
Professor Oak is most often collected as part of a complete Base set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Professor Oak Trainer Card
Professor Oak was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Professor Oak Trainer Card
The current aggregated market price for Professor Oak is about
.69. Recent listings range from roughly $0.21 (low) to $35.00 (high), with a mid-point near $0.99. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Base set has a median card value near
.72 and an average near
0.62, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -47% over the last 7 days and -62% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Base set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Professor Oak Trainer Card
Whether Professor Oak is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 3,010 copies of this card, of which 597 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 19.8%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Professor Oak Trainer Card?
As an Uncommon card, Professor Oak sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 3,010 copies to date.
Other Printings of Professor Oak
Professor Oak appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Base Set 2 116 (around
.32).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Professor Oak Trainer Card
The Professor Oak trainer card is a Uncommon card from the Base set (Base series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Base set. Its current aggregated market price is about
.69; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Professor Oak card from?
Professor Oak is from the Base set (Base series), numbered 88/102 with the Uncommon rarity.
What rarity is the Professor Oak card?
Professor Oak is classified as Uncommon.
How much is the Professor Oak 88/102 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
.69, within a recent range of roughly $0.21 to $35.00. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Professor Oak card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 3,010 copies so far, with about 19.8% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Professor Oak?
PSA has graded 3,010 copies, of which 597 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 19.8%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Professor Oak card?
As an Uncommon card, Professor Oak sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
When was the Base set released?
The Base set was released on January 9, 1999.
Are there other printings of Professor Oak?
Yes. Professor Oak appears on one other card across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
