Professor Oak
Base Set · 088/102 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Édition
Base SetNuméro
088/102
Rareté
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
4,139
Last Updated
Mar 21, 2026
About Professor Oak
Professor Oak is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 088/102 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 Oak Price Analysis
The current market price for Professor Oak from Base Set is $1.36 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $1.25 to a high of $1.97. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $49.75 — approximately 36.6x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $55.00. Over the past 30 days, Professor Oak has increased in value by +17.2%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (4,139+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Professor Oak
Professional grading is available for Professor Oak and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 8, BGS 9, BGS 9 5, CGC 10, CGC 4, CGC 7 5, CGC 8, CGC 8 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.33 | $1.33 | $1.33 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.82 | $2.50 | $2.50 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $24.51 | $17.00 | $17.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $49.75 | $130.00 | $130.00 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $20.50 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 19 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $55.00 | $47.88 | $47.88 | 27 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.38 | $0.30 | $0.30 | 230 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.45 | $0.43 | $0.50 | 456 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.36 | $1.25 | $1.97 | 976 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.41 | $0.18 | $0.52 | 952 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.00 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $8.50 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $12.22 | $24.00 | $24.00 | 21 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $16.50 | $49.98 | $49.98 | 13 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $4.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $18.99 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $25.00 | $8.01 | $8.01 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $12.00 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $5.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.69 | $0.43 | $1.11 | 1,361 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $10.00 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 3 |
Is Professor Oak a Good Investment?
Uncommon cards like Professor Oak 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.
