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Professor Oak's Research
Expedition Base Set 149/165 • uncommon
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Number
- 149/165
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2002
- Market price
- $1.75
- 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.
Shuffle your hand into your deck, then draw 5 cards.
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Where it came from
Professor Oak's Research was introduced in the 2002 Expedition Base Set, marking a significant transition in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was the first to feature the e-Reader technology, which allowed players to scan cards into a Game Boy Advance to unlock data, minigames, or card information. The card itself represents a functional staple of the game, designed to provide card draw utility by forcing players to discard their hand in exchange for new cards, a mechanic that defined deck-building strategy for years.
The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and illustrator for the Pokémon franchise. His approach for the Expedition series maintained the iconic, clean aesthetic he established for the original Generation I releases. Upon its release, the card was well-received by competitive players for its essential role in cycle-heavy deck archetypes, serving as a foundational engine that facilitated faster play compared to earlier base set Trainer cards.
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