Professor Oak Base Set 1st Edition PSA 10 Price History
Live PSA 10 Gem Mint price tracking for the 1999 Pokemon Base Set Professor Oak (#88). Data compiled from verified sold listings on eBay, Goldin, and Fanatics Collect.
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Professor Oak was printed across multiple Base Set variants. Click any variant above to view its price history.
PSA 10 Monthly Price History
Monthly average PSA 10 Gem Mint price for the 1999 Pokemon Base Set Professor Oak (#88). Data covers Jan 2021 – May 2026.
Recent Gem Mint Sales
| Date Sold | Price | Grade | Source | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | $1,580 | PSA 10 | eBay | Impostor Professor Oak 073/102 PSA 10 1st Edition Shadowless Base Set Pokemon 073/102 |
| 2026-04-15 | $1,627 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Card Impostor Professor Oak 73/102 1st Edition PSA 10 Base Set 73/102 |
| 2026-03-24 | $2,000 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #88 PROFESSOR OAK PSA 10 #88 |
| 2026-03-22 | $2,675 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Professor Oak Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition #88 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2026-03-04 | $1,459 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set #73 Impostor Professor Oak 1st Edition PSA 10 Gem Mint 73/102 |
| 2025-12-24 | $2,300 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #88 PROFESSOR OAK PSA 10 #88 |
| 2025-10-17 | $941 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 73 IMPOSTOR PROFESSOR OAK 1ST EDITION PSA 10 GEM MINT |
| 2025-10-16 | $1,750 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #88 PROFESSOR OAK PSA 10 #88 |
| 2025-10-11 | $1,495 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #73 IMPOSTOR PROFESSOR OAK PSA 10 #73 |
| 2025-10-02 | $1,195 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #88 PROFESSOR OAK PSA 10 #88 |
| 2025-09-21 | $1,195 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #73 IMPOSTOR PROFESSOR OAK PSA 10 #73 |
| 2025-09-04 | $1,180 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #88 PROFESSOR OAK PSA 10 #88 |
| 2025-05-11 | $510 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Cards – PSA 10 1st Edition Professor Oak 88/102 – Shadowless Base Set |
| 2025-04-15 | $178 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Professor Oak Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition #88 PSA 10 Gem Mint #88 |
| 2025-04-14 | $500 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Professor Oak Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition #88 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2025-03-17 | $500 | PSA 10 | eBay | Impostor Professor Oak – 1st Edition – PSA 10 – 1999 Pokemon Base Set #73 #73 |
| 2025-02-07 | $225 | CGC 10 | eBay | CGC 10 GEM MINT Impostor Professor Oak Base Set 1st Edition 73/102 Pokemon Card 73/102 |
| 2025-01-29 | $600 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition Impostor Professor Oak #73 PSA 10 English Rare 073/102 |
| 2024-12-30 | $93 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA – 10 WOTC 1st Edition Professor Oak Pokemon Card TCG 88/102 Base Set /W62 |
| 2024-10-25 | $249 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #73 IMPOSTOR PROFESSOR OAK PSA 10 |
| 2024-07-20 | $319 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1st Edition Shadowless Professor Oak | 88/102 | PSA 10 | Base Set | Pokemon Card |
| 2024-04-07 | $267 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Impostor Professor Oak Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Rare #73 PSA 10 |
| 2023-12-17 | $382 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 GEM MINT PROFESSOR OAK 88/102 1ST EDITION Base Set Pokemon Card |
| 2023-09-23 | $354 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition Shadowless Professor Oak 88/102 PSA 10 GEM MINT |
| 2023-09-04 | $277 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 GEM MINT 1st Edition Professor Oak 1999 Pokemon Game Base Set 88/102 |
| 2023-08-09 | $232 | PSA 10 | eBay | Professor Oak 1st Edition PSA 10 Gem Mint 1999 Pokémon Game Base Set Card |
| 2023-08-05 | $465 | PSA 10 | eBay | Impostor Professor Oak #73 1st Edition Base Set 1999 Pokémon Game PSA 10 😈 #73 |
| 2023-08-03 | $465 | PSA 10 | eBay | Impostor Professor Oak #73 1st Edition Base Set 1999 Pokémon Game PSA 10 😈 #73 |
| 2023-03-31 | $400 | PSA 10 | Fanatics | 1999 Pokemon Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Professor Oak #88 PSA 10 GEM MINT |
| 2023-02-04 | $400 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Professor Oak 88/102 1st Edition Base Set PSA 10 1999 Shadowless English |
| 2022-12-18 | $320 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Card PSA Graded 1st Edition 1999 Base Set Impostor Professor Oak PSA 10 |
31 verified gem-mint sales (PSA 10, CGC 10, BGS 10, and other 10-grade equivalents). PSA 10 carries the highest premium; CGC 10 and BGS 10 typically trade at a slight discount. Prices exclude shipping.
About Professor Oak (Base Set 1st Edition)
Trainer card. The most famous Pokemon trainer — discard your hand and draw 7 new cards. Tournament-defining card.
The Base Set 1st Edition print is the rarest variant. It carries the “Edition 1” stamp on the lower-left of the artwork and uses the shadowless border. WotC printed 1st Edition copies for only the first few weeks of the 1999 U.S. release.
How to identify a 1st Edition Professor Oak:
- “Edition 1” stamp on the lower-left of the artwork box
- No drop-shadow on the artwork box (“shadowless”)
- WotC copyright at the bottom
- 1999 copyright date
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FAQ
- How much is a PSA 10 Professor Oak Base Set 1st Edition worth?
- As of May 2026, the monthly average sold price is $1,604. Individual sales over the last several months ranged from $93 to $2,675. Prices are volatile — check the chart above for the latest trajectory.
- How do I tell if my Professor Oak is a 1st Edition?
- Look for the markers listed in the identification section above. The key distinguishing features for the 1st Edition variant are: “edition 1” stamp on the lower-left of the artwork box, no drop-shadow on the artwork box (“shadowless”).
- Where does this price data come from?
- All chart data and recent sales are compiled from verified sold listings across eBay, TCGPlayer, Goldin, and Fanatics Collect. Last refreshed 2026-05-24.
Price data compiled from verified sold listings across major marketplaces and auction houses. Last updated 2026-05-24. This page is informational only and is not investment advice. Card image courtesy of the Pokemon TCG API.