Professor's Research (Japanese)
S9: Star Birth · 095/100 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
S9: Star BirthNumber
095/100
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Professor's Research (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Professor's Research (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #095/100 of the S9: Star Birth set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Professor's Research (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Professor's Research (Japanese) (Rare, S9: Star Birth #095/100) changes hands at roughly $0.15, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | 15 |
Collector Outlook for Professor's Research (Japanese)
Professor's Research (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Professor's Research (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
