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Professor's Research is a Rare Pokémon card from Paldean Fates (#87), illustrated by kirisAki. It's a Supporter Trainer card. Its current blended market value is $0.16 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $38 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 236× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 20 August 2026.
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Verified sales history2 in 90 days✓ real completed listings
| Date | Grade | Price | Cert |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr 2025 | PSA 9 | $5.00 | #102718980 ✓ |
| 31 Jul 2024 | PSA 9 | $5.56 | #93407531 ✓ |
Should you grade it?
Expected return across every likely grade, after fees — the realistic average, not the best case. Only 37.5% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case −$33); most land at PSA 9 or below.
The odds
Professor's Research is a Rare in Paldean Fates — the pack's hit slot lands on Rare 59.7% of the time, split across 136 rare cards in the set, so pulling this exact card is roughly 1 in 228 packs.
Estimates only. Pack odds come from CardTrack's pack model (the same one behind the pack simulator) — not an official rate. Grading odds are the real cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies, so it overstates the true first-submission gem rate. Full grade-by-grade breakdown below.
Grade-by-grade ROI & risk-adjusted outcomesNet vs raw per target grade, plus the probability-weighted distribution
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $37.81 | $70 | −$33 | 236.3× |
| PSA 9 | $4.76 | $70 | −$65 | 29.7× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 32 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 37.5% | $38.00 |
| PSA 9 | 37.5% | $5.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 25% | $0.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
Population across gradersPSA, CGC & BGS — every grade, with gem rates
Only 38% of 32 CGC-graded Professor's Research copies are a gem-mint 10 (12 of 32) — the rest grade lower.
Real graded population from PSA, CGC & BGS — a lower gem rate means a Professor's Research 10 is harder to pull.
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All grades & conditions
Every grade we pricePSA / CGC / BGS ladder with per-grade population
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $38$17–$38 | |
| PSA 9 | $5$4–$6 |
Raw condition ladderNM → damaged, with real sold medians where we have them
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
7% spreadCurrently 7% cheaper on PriceCharting than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
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There are 9 different Professor's Research printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Paldean Fates #87 (Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Professor's Research (Paldean Fates #87) worth?
As of 20 August 2026, Professor's Research from Paldean Fates is worth approximately $0.16 ungraded (near-mint), and around $38 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Professor's Research?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Professor's Research from Paldean Fates is worth around $38 — roughly 236× the raw ungraded value of $0.16.
Should I grade my Professor's Research?
A PSA 10 sells for about $38 versus $0.16 raw — roughly a 236× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Professor's Research rare?
Professor's Research is a Rare card from Paldean Fates (card #87), illustrated by kirisAki. Its current blended market value is $0.16 ungraded.
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