Professor's Research
Shining Fates · 060/072 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Shining FatesNummer
060/072
Seltenheit
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
1,915
Last Updated
Mar 12, 2026
About Professor's Research
Professor's Research is a Rare card that stands out in the Shining Fates set, numbered 060/072 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Professor's Research Price Analysis
The current market price for Professor's Research from Shining Fates is $0.12 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.01 to a high of $0.14. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $8.50 — approximately 70.8x the ungraded market price. The card has seen a -14.3% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. With a high volume of recorded sales (1,915+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Professor's Research
Professional grading is available for Professor's Research and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 7, PSA 10, PSA 8. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.13 | $0.09 | $0.09 | 408 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.12 | $0.01 | $0.14 | 1,452 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.99 | $1.45 | $1.45 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.35 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $5.75 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 2 |
Is Professor's Research a Good Investment?
Professor's Research carries the Rare designation, placing it in the category of cards that collectors actively seek for set completion and moderate investment. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
