Professor's Research 78 / 78 Pokemon Card from Pokémon GO Set
Professor's Research is a Supporter Trainer card from the Pokémon GO set in the Sword & Shield series. It features artwork by Yusuke Kozaki and has a rarity…
Set: Pokémon GO
Number: 78/78
Rarity: Rare Ultra
Set
About the Professor's Research Trainer Card
Professor's Research is a Supporter Trainer card from the Pokémon GO set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 78/78 and is classified as Rare Ultra. The Pokémon GO set was released on July 1, 2022.
The card includes the flavor text: “Professor Willow”.
Professor's Research Trainer Card Details
Card name: Professor's Research
Card number: 78/78
Set: Pokémon GO
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Rare Ultra
Card type: Trainer (Supporter)
Artist: Yusuke Kozaki
Release date: July 1, 2022
Why Collect the Professor's Research Trainer Card?
Professor's Research sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Pokémon GO set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Professor's Research Trainer Card
Professor's Research was illustrated by Yusuke Kozaki.
For Rare Ultra cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.
Market Price and Value of the Professor's Research Trainer Card
The current aggregated market price for Professor's Research is about
.25. Recent listings range from roughly
.50 (low) to $49.99 (high), with a mid-point near
.68. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Pokémon GO set has a median card value near $0.57 and an average near $4.65, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -18% over the last 7 days and -20% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Pokémon GO set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Professor's Research Trainer Card
Whether Professor's Research is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 417 copies of this card, of which 162 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 38.8%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Professor's Research Trainer Card?
Rare Ultra cards such as Professor's Research are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 417 copies to date.
Other Printings of Professor's Research
Professor's Research appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Pokémon GO 84 (around $8.55), SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH152 (around .69) and Crown Zenith 150 (around .00).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Professor's Research Trainer Card
The Professor's Research trainer card is a Rare Ultra card from the Pokémon GO set (Sword & Shield series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about .25; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Professor's Research card from?
Professor's Research is from the Pokémon GO set (Sword & Shield series), numbered 78/78 with the Rare Ultra rarity.
What rarity is the Professor's Research card?
Professor's Research is classified as Rare Ultra.
How much is the Professor's Research 78/78 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
.25, within a recent range of roughly
.50 to $49.99. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Professor's Research card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 417 copies so far, with about 38.8% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Professor's Research?
PSA has graded 417 copies, of which 162 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 38.8%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Professor's Research card?
Rare Ultra cards such as Professor's Research are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
When was the Pokémon GO set released?
The Pokémon GO set was released on July 1, 2022.
Are there other printings of Professor's Research?
Yes. Professor's Research appears on 14 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
