Professor's Research (Japanese)
S10b: Pokemon GO · 082/071 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Set
S10b: Pokemon GONumber
082/071
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Professor's Research (Japanese) Worth?
Professor's Research (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S10b: Pokemon GO set, card number 082/071. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Professor's Research (Japanese) (S10b: Pokemon GO, 082/071) is worth around $4.34 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.34, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.49. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.34, Lightly Played $3.49, Damaged $1.49 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $35.99 — about 8.3x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Professor's Research (Japanese)?
Grading Professor's Research (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.34) and a PSA 10 ($35.99) is about $31.65 — a 8.3x uplift before grading fees. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $1.49 | $1.49 | $1.49 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.49 | $3.49 | $3.49 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $35.99 | $35.99 | $35.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.34 | $4.34 | $4.34 | 32 |
Is Professor's Research (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Professor's Research (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Professor's Research (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
