Professor's Research
SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set · 178/202 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Édition
SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base SetNuméro
178/202
Rareté
Holo Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Mar 26, 2026
About Professor's Research
Professor's Research is a holographic rare card and one of the notable pulls from SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set, numbered 178/202 in the expansion. This is the Reverse_Holofoil 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 SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set is $0.30 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.25 to a high of $0.49. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $10.00 — approximately 33.3x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $35.00.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.45 | $1.15 | $1.75 | 20 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 5 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | 50 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.23 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.30 | $0.25 | $0.49 | 332 |
Is Professor's Research a Good Investment?
Holographic rares like Professor's Research are among the most collected card types. They balance accessibility with genuine collectible appeal. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. 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.
