Professor Oak's Research #149
📉 Dip AlertAs card #149 in Expedition Base Set, Professor Oak's Research is a Uncommon Trainer card worth about $34.06 ungraded.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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Professor Oak's Research #149 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Professor Oak's Research at a glance
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- 7-day average €0.63; 30-day average €1.46.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €1.18.
- Live market value $34.06 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- From Expedition Base Set (E-Card), released 2002.
Professor Oak's Research price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Professor Oak's Research #149.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $12.68
- Mid
- $28.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.86
- Mid
- $1.88
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Professor Oak's Research #149
Card #149 of Expedition Base Set is Professor Oak's Research, a vintage-era Trainer card from the E-Card series (2002). It is a Trainer of the Supporter type, valued by players and collectors.
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $34.06, with listings from $12.68 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #149 / 165
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Subtype
- Supporter
- Released
- 2002/09/15
Professor Oak's Research attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Professor Oak's Research #149 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
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- Attacks
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Professor Oak's Research price analysis
What drives the current market value of Professor Oak's Research #149.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $34.06, Normal at $2.22.
This $34.06 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $34.06 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Professor Oak's Research trends at €1.18 on Cardmarket (avg sold €2.08, lowest NM €0.05).
Professor Oak's Research price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.63 over 7 days versus €1.46 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-56.8%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.90, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €1.18.
Professor Oak's Research has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $34.06 to $34.84; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 2.2% below the high set October 15, 2026.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1.1% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 2.2%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Professor Oak's Research?
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Selling Professor Oak's Research at $34.06 nets roughly $29.25 on eBay, $29.42 on TCGplayer, $32.01 via Cardmarket, $30.05 on Whatnot or $34.06 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $4.81.
As a uncommon card, Professor Oak's Research sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
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Should you grade Professor Oak's Research?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Professor Oak's Research #149 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $34.06 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $34.08 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $80.03 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $1.26 (1.7% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Professor Oak's Research within Expedition Base Set
Professor Oak's Research ranks #117 of 155 tracked Expedition Base Set cards by market value, against a set median of $65.00.
That is 48% below the middle of the set — a top-25% position.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#9), valued at $949.79.
What makes Professor Oak's Research valuable
- Ken Sugimori illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a 2002 vintage card, Professor Oak's Research benefits from a finite, shrinking supply of raw copies.
- At $34.06 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- As a Trainer card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
- At Uncommon rarity, Professor Oak's Research is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Professor Oak's Research
- For Professor Oak's Research, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Expedition Base Set was released in 2002; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Professor Oak's Research can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $34.06 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $34.06 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Professor Oak's Research value questions
What is Professor Oak's Research #149 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $34.06 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $12.68 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €1.18.
Will Professor Oak's Research hold its value?
The card is softening on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Professor Oak's Research?
Professor Oak's Research is a Uncommon card from Expedition Base Set (E-Card series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Professor Oak's Research are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($34.06), Normal ($2.22). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Professor Oak's Research?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $34.06. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Professor Oak's Research cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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