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Prof. Oak's Research
FireRed & LeafGreen 98/112 • uncommon
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Number
- 98/112
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2004
- Market price
- $1.15
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
You can play only one Supporter card each turn. When you play this card, put it next to your Active Pokémon. When your turn ends, discard this card.
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Where it came from
Prof. Oak's Research was released as part of the EX FireRed & LeafGreen expansion in 2004, a set designed to celebrate the return to the Kanto region following the release of the eponymous Game Boy Advance titles. The card serves as a mechanical homage to the mentor figure of the Pokémon series, facilitating a player's strategy by requiring them to discard their hand to draw seven new cards, mimicking the professor's role in supplying the protagonist with resources.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Ken Sugimori, whose distinct style defined the visual identity of the early Pokémon franchise. Sugimori utilized his characteristic clean lines and watercolor-adjacent shading to portray the professor in a moment of studious observation. The card was well-received by competitive players of the era, who valued its ability to provide a complete hand refresh, cementing its status as a staple utility card within the EX-era deck-building landscape.
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