Collector’s Guide: Professor Oak (Base Set 2 #116)

Quick Facts

• Name: Professor Oak
• Set: Base Set 2
• Card Number: 116
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• HP: Unknown
• Stage: None (Supporter card)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Types: None
• Abilities/Attacks: None
• Rules Text: Discard your hand, then draw 7 cards.
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Professor Oak appears in the Base Set 2 expansion, identified by the set code “base4.” It is an Uncommon card illustrated by Ken Sugimori, a renowned artist known for his work on early Pokémon TCG cards. The card functions as a Supporter, allowing players to discard their hand and draw seven new cards, a powerful effect for hand refreshment.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Code: base4
• Card Number: 116
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Regulation Mark: None
• Print Variants: None known for this exact printing
• Legal Status: unknown

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this card:
– Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader or card holder.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the artwork.
– Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
– Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: This set reprints many cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions, including Professor Oak as an Uncommon Supporter card. It maintains the classic artwork by Ken Sugimori and includes no additional abilities or attacks beyond its hand-refreshing rule text.