Professor Kukui
SM Base Set · 128/149 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
SM Base SetNummer
128/149
Seltenheit
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
970
Last Updated
Mar 17, 2026
About Professor Kukui
Professor Kukui is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 128/149 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Professor Kukui Price Analysis
The current market price for Professor Kukui from SM Base Set is $0.11 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.06 to a high of $0.13. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $43.00 — approximately 390.9x the ungraded market price. Over the past 30 days, Professor Kukui has increased in value by +10.0%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (970+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Professor Kukui
Professional grading is available for Professor Kukui and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: PSA 10. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.10 | $0.03 | $0.03 | 342 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.25 | $0.13 | $0.13 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.09 | 115 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | 19 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.11 | $0.06 | $0.13 | 480 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.63 | $1.63 | $1.63 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.39 | $1.39 | $1.39 | 5 |
Is Professor Kukui a Good Investment?
Uncommon cards like Professor Kukui typically hold steady value as part of complete set collections rather than as standalone investment pieces. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
