Professor's Research
SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set · 240/198 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
หมายเลข
240/198
ความหายาก
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Mar 26, 2026
About Professor's Research
Professor's Research is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, numbered 240/198 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. 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 SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set is $3.27 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $2.00 to a high of $6.97. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $57.00 — approximately 17.4x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $20.00.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.45 | $3.45 | $3.45 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $57.00 | $57.00 | $57.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $4.70 | $4.70 | $4.70 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.93 | $2.17 | $2.30 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.09 | $5.09 | $5.09 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.54 | $1.75 | $2.84 | 521 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.12 | $4.12 | $4.12 | 36 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.27 | $2.00 | $6.97 | 3,299 |
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. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. Lower trading volume means fewer copies change hands, which can make timing important when buying or selling. 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.
