Professor's Research
Professor Program Promos · 189/198 · Promo
Current Prices
Number
189/198
Rarity
Promo
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Professor's Research Worth?
Professor's Research (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Professor Program Promos set, card number 189/198. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Professor's Research Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Professor's Research (Professor Program Promos, 189/198) is worth around $14.25 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $14.25, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $0.20. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $14.25, Lightly Played $14.89, Heavily Played $0.20 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.89 | $14.89 | $14.89 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $14.25 | $9.99 | $14.25 | 73 |
Is Professor's Research a Good Buy?
As a common, Professor's Research holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Professor's Research's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
