
Professor Turo's Scenario
SV04: Paradox Rift · 257/182 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
257/182
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Professor Turo's Scenario Worth?
Professor Turo's Scenario (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV04: Paradox Rift, card number 257/182. 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 Turo's Scenario Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Professor Turo's Scenario (SV04: Paradox Rift, 257/182) is worth around $6.16 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $6.16, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.55. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $6.16, Lightly Played $6.34, Moderately Played $7.20, Heavily Played $9.49, Damaged $4.55 — 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 $31.00 — about 5.0x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $11.50.
Is It Worth Grading Professor Turo's Scenario?
Grading Professor Turo's Scenario can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($6.16) and a PSA 10 ($31.00) is about $24.84 — a 5.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $11.50, CGC 10 $40.00, CGC 9.5 $18.00. 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 | $7.01 | $7.01 | $7.01 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $7.64 | $7.64 | $7.64 | 32 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 18 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $11.30 | $11.30 | $11.30 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.55 | $4.55 | $4.55 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $9.49 | $9.49 | $9.49 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.34 | $4.50 | $5.56 | 264 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $6.16 | $4.00 | $9.48 | 2,309 |
Is Professor Turo's Scenario a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Professor Turo's Scenario 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 Turo's Scenario's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.



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