Professor's Research
VMAX Climax · 266 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
세트
VMAX Climax번호
266
희귀도
Ultra Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
2,810
Last Updated
Mar 18, 2026
About Professor's Research
Professor's Research is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from VMAX Climax, numbered 266 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Professor's Research Price Analysis
The current market price for Professor's Research from VMAX Climax is $7.54 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $4.40 to a high of $35.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $58.00 — approximately 7.7x the ungraded market price. Over the past 30 days, Professor's Research has increased in value by +68.7%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (2,810+), 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: PGS 9, PGS 9 5, PSA 10, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $14.00 | $4.40 | $35.00 | 1,980 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 105 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 9 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $45.00 | 210 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 9 5 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | 105 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $58.00 | $55.00 | $125.00 | 300 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $7.54 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $15.00 | $19.00 | $25.95 | 95 |
Is Professor's Research a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Professor's Research is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. 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.
