Professor's Research #178/202, SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set

Professor's Research #178/202

SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set · 2021

Holo RareNon-Holo
Market value
$0
Avg grade
3.8

The Professor's Research (#178/202, SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set, 2021) is a holo rare Pokemon card. Across 3 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 3.8/10 grade (VG), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $0.

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This card at every grade

Real community scans of the Professor's Research, graded across the scale, with the typical value at each tier.

Professor's Research graded 7
7
33% of scans
$0
Professor's Research graded 6 & below
6 & below
67% of scans
$0

Community grades

3.8
Avg Grade
3
Scans
0%
Gem Mint 9.5+
6.5
Top Grade

Grade distribution

7
1 · 33%
6 & below
2 · 67%

Average sub-grades

Corners
4.3
Edges
4.7
Surface
3.3
Centering
8.8

Most common condition issues

Bent 67%Rounded (Front) 67%Bent (Front); B 33%

Community average: 3.8 (VG) · based on 3 ZeroPop scans

Recent community scans

Professor's Research, graded 6.5
Professor's Research
SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set
6.5$0
Professor's Research, graded 2.5
Professor's Research
SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set
2.5$0
Professor's Research, graded 2.5
Professor's Research
SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set
2.5$0

Card details

SetSWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set
Number#178/202
Year2021
GamePokemon
RarityHolo Rare
FinishNon-Holo

Frequently asked questions

What is a Professor's Research worth?

A raw (ungraded) Professor's Research from SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set currently carries a market value of about $0. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

What grade do most Professor's Research cards get?

Across 3 community scans on ZeroPop, the Professor's Research averages a 3.8/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 4.3, edges 4.7, surface 3.3, centering 8.8.

What are the most common defects on a Professor's Research?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Professor's Research cards are Bent (67% of scans), Rounded (Front) (67% of scans), Bent (Front); B (33% of scans).

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