Professor Kukui 148 / 149 Pokemon Card from Sun & Moon Set
Professor Kukui is a Supporter Trainer card from the Sun & Moon set, illustrated by Megumi Mizutani. It is classified as a Rare Ultra card and is numbered 148…
Set: Sun & Moon
Number: 148/149
Rarity: Rare Ultra
Set
About the Professor Kukui Trainer Card
Professor Kukui is a Supporter Trainer card from the Sun & Moon set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 148/149 and is classified as Rare Ultra. The Sun & Moon set was released on February 3, 2017.
Professor Kukui Trainer Card Details
Card name: Professor Kukui
Card number: 148/149
Set: Sun & Moon
Series: Sun & Moon
Rarity: Rare Ultra
Card type: Trainer (Supporter)
Artist: Megumi Mizutani
Release date: February 3, 2017
Why Collect the Professor Kukui Trainer Card?
Professor Kukui sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Sun & Moon set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Professor Kukui Trainer Card
Professor Kukui was illustrated by Megumi Mizutani.
For Rare Ultra cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.
Market Price and Value of the Professor Kukui Trainer Card
The current aggregated market price for Professor Kukui is about $5.19. Recent listings range from roughly $3.29 (low) to
9.00 (high), with a mid-point near $5.23. 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 Sun & Moon set has a median card value near $0.42 and an average near $4.05, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -11% over the last 7 days and -25% 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 Sun & Moon set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Professor Kukui Trainer Card
Whether Professor Kukui 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 506 copies of this card, of which 196 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 38.7%. 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 Kukui Trainer Card?
Rare Ultra cards such as Professor Kukui are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 506 copies to date.
Other Printings of Professor Kukui
Professor Kukui appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Sun & Moon 128 (around $0.26).
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 Kukui Trainer Card
The Professor Kukui trainer card is a Rare Ultra card from the Sun & Moon set (Sun & Moon series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about $5.19; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Professor Kukui card from?
Professor Kukui is from the Sun & Moon set (Sun & Moon series), numbered 148/149 with the Rare Ultra rarity.
What rarity is the Professor Kukui card?
Professor Kukui is classified as Rare Ultra.
How much is the Professor Kukui 148/149 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $5.19, within a recent range of roughly $3.29 to
9.00. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Professor Kukui card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 506 copies so far, with about 38.7% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Professor Kukui?
PSA has graded 506 copies, of which 196 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 38.7%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Professor Kukui card?
Rare Ultra cards such as Professor Kukui are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
When was the Sun & Moon set released?
The Sun & Moon set was released on February 3, 2017.
Are there other printings of Professor Kukui?
Yes. Professor Kukui appears on one other card across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
