Professor's Research
SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set · 240/198 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
240/198
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Professor's Research Worth?
Professor's Research (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, card number 240/198. 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 (SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, 240/198) is worth around $3.27 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.27, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.93. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.27, Lightly Played $2.54, Moderately Played $4.12, Heavily Played $5.09, Damaged $1.93 — 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 $57.00 — about 17x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $20.00.
Is It Worth Grading Professor's Research?
Grading Professor's Research can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.27) and a PSA 10 ($57.00) is about $53.73 — a 17x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $20.00, PSA 8 $5.99. 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 | 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 Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Professor's Research is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. 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.
