Professor's Research (Japanese)
S8a: 25th Anniversary Collection · 029/028 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
029/028
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 S8a: 25th Anniversary Collection set, card number 029/028. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Professor's Research (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Professor's Research (Japanese) (S8a: 25th Anniversary Collection, 029/028) is worth around $1.10 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.10, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $1.74. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $58.58 — about 53x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $2.80.
Is It Worth Grading Professor's Research (Japanese)?
Grading Professor's Research (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.10) and a PSA 10 ($58.58) is about $57.48 — a 53x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $2.80, CGC 10 $13.50, BGS 9.5 $9.50. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.65 | $2.65 | $2.65 | 21 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $58.58 | $58.58 | $58.58 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.95 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $2.80 | $2.80 | $2.80 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.74 | $3.10 | $3.10 | 33 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.10 | $0.99 | $1.19 | 214 |
Is Professor's Research (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Professor's Research (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. 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.
