| Set | Base Set |
| Card number | 88 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Released | Jan 1999 |
Professor Oak #88 Value (Base Set)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 5, 2026.
Professor Oak appears as an Uncommon Trainer in the Base Set, released in 1999 and illustrated by Ken Sugimori. The card’s game text supported early deck-building concepts involving card draw and strategy.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $1.59 |
| TCGplayer mid price (USD) | $0.76 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €79.99 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €20.59 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €12.09 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 35 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $199.99 |
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What sets the price of Professor Oak #88
Professor Oak #88 is an Uncommon Trainer card from Base Set, the Base era (1999). It ranks as number 46 by price out of 307 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 126x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -22%, from $2.03 to $1.59. The illustration is by Ken Sugimori.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 10 | $35.95 | 3 |
| CGC | 9 | $31.43 | 4 |
| CGC | 8 | $89.82 | 1 |
| CGC | 7 | $3.74 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $199.99 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $68.12 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $91.58 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $23.75 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Professor Oak price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €75.99 | $1.59 |
| Sep 2026 | €60.00 | $1.80 |
| Aug 2026 | €59.48 | $1.60 |
| Jul 2026 | €40.20 | $1.51 |
| Jun 2026 | €0.29 | $1.20 |
| May 2026 | €0.20 | $1.20 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Professor Oak #88 worth on Oct 5, 2026?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $1.59, a PSA 10 sells for around $199.99 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €79.99. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Professor Oak #88 worth?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a PSA 10 Professor Oak #88 sells for about $199.99 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $1.59 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Professor Oak #88 rare?
Professor Oak #88 is printed at Uncommon rarity and ranks number 46 by price among the 307 cards in Base Set. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Professor Oak #88 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -22% to about $1.59. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Professor Oak #88 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 125.8x raw ($198.40 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Professor Oak I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (88) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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