Professor Sycamore
XY - Steam Siege · 114/114 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
XY - Steam SiegeNumber
114/114
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Professor Sycamore Worth?
Professor Sycamore (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from XY - Steam Siege, card number 114/114. 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 Sycamore Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Professor Sycamore (XY - Steam Siege, 114/114) is worth around $8.46 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $8.46, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $3.44. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $8.46, Lightly Played $6.43, Moderately Played $6.04, Heavily Played $4.51, Damaged $3.44 — 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 $104.99 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $20.50.
Is It Worth Grading Professor Sycamore?
Grading Professor Sycamore can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($8.46) and a PSA 10 ($104.99) is about $96.53 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $20.50, CGC 10 $16.50, CGC 9.5 $7.50. 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 | $4.26 | $4.26 | $4.26 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $12.48 | $12.48 | $12.48 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $104.99 | $104.99 | $104.99 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 26 |
| ebay | SGC 8 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.44 | $4.04 | $4.04 | 70 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.51 | $3.79 | $3.79 | 71 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.43 | $5.69 | $8.00 | 299 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.04 | $6.64 | $7.09 | 98 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $8.46 | $6.99 | $19.99 | 417 |
Is Professor Sycamore a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Professor Sycamore 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 Sycamore's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
