Professor's Research
Sword · 71 · Rainbow Rare
Current Prices
Set
SwordNummer
71
Zeldzaamheid
Rainbow Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
65
Last Updated
Mar 19, 2026
About Professor's Research
Professor's Research is a secret rare card — among the rarest and hardest-to-pull cards in Sword, numbered 71 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 Sword is $8.45 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $7.99 to a high of $14.95. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $35.00 — approximately 4.1x the ungraded market price. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 65 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Professor's Research
Professional grading is available for Professor's Research and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: PSA 10. 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 | $7.99 | $7.99 | $14.95 | 45 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $8.45 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 9 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 7 |
Is Professor's Research a Good Investment?
Secret rare cards like Professor's Research sit at the top of the collectibility pyramid. Their extreme pull rates make them naturally scarce, which tends to support long-term value. 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.
