Professor Oak’s Research

by Ken Sugimori illustrated 2002 Expedition Base Set

$8.95 Latest known market value January 19, 2026

Uncommon

The Illustrator

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

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Curatorial Commentary

The card features a character, Professor Oak, who is focused on a stack of books and papers in front of him. He is seated at a table, appearing to be engaged in research or study. The background suggests a cluttered workspace, typical of a laboratory or study environment.

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Catalogue plate № 149/165

Identity

PokémonPecharunt

RarityUncommon

StageSupporter

Authorship

IllustratorKen Sugimori

SetExpedition Base Set

Year2002

Plate №149/165

Composition