Professor Oak

by Ken Sugimori illustrated 2000 Base Set 2

$1.38 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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Editorial & Data

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Data refreshed January 19, 2026

Curatorial Commentary

The card features a character named Professor Oak, depicted with a serious expression. He is wearing a lab coat and holding a book in one hand. The background appears to be a simple, muted setting that does not distract from the character.

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Catalogue plate № 116/130

Identity

PokémonPecharunt

RarityUncommon

Authorship

IllustratorKen Sugimori

SetBase Set 2

Year2000

Plate №116/130

Composition

StyleCartoonCharacter Design