Professor Kukui (Full Art)
SM Base Set · 148/149 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
SM Base SetNomor
148/149
Kelangkaan
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Mar 26, 2026
About Professor Kukui (Full Art)
Professor Kukui (Full Art) is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from SM Base Set, numbered 148/149 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Professor Kukui (Full Art) Price Analysis
The current market price for Professor Kukui (Full Art) from SM Base Set is $4.60 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $3.50 to a high of $5.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $28.55 — approximately 6.2x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $18.41.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.45 | $2.45 | $2.45 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.70 | $5.70 | $5.70 | 13 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $12.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $28.55 | $28.55 | $28.55 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $18.41 | $18.41 | $18.41 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.05 | $1.95 | $2.41 | 26 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.89 | $2.83 | $2.83 | 24 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.67 | $4.71 | $5.00 | 168 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.50 | $3.50 | $3.50 | 52 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.60 | $3.50 | $5.00 | 477 |
Is Professor Kukui (Full Art) a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Professor Kukui (Full Art) is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. Lower trading volume means fewer copies change hands, which can make timing important when buying or selling. 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.
