Professor's Research

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Professor's Research - Brilliant Stars (#147)

Trainer Supporter Rare Holo
TCGplayer market reference
$0.26
reverseHolofoil · 2 variants
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Number
147
Illustrator
Sanosuke Sakuma
i About this card

Professor's Research - Brilliant Stars

Professor's Research is a Rare Holo Trainer card from the Brilliant Stars Pokémon TCG set, released 2022, illustrated by Sanosuke Sakuma. It sits at card number 147 in the Brilliant Stars checklist and the Supporter subtype.

In collector terms, this is a holofoil rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $0.26. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Professor's Research has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#147 in Brilliant Stars) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 26Weak

Weak market heat, icon status.

Market Heat 14

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Icon Status 30

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 65

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-30. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

holofoil
$0.15 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.
reverseHolofoil
$0.26 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

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Market price history

Latest
$0.26
Low
$0.19
Apr 2026
High
$1.70
Sep 2024
Avg
$0.45
Days tracked
225
data points
Change
-73.7%
since first tracked
Tracked since Mar 1, 2023 · 225 data points

Sale History 38 sales · since 2023-03-01

Raw high $1.70
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $1.32
RAW $1.30
RAW $1.21
RAW $1.27
RAW $1.25
RAW $1.25
RAW $1.32
RAW $1.23
RAW $1.10
RAW $1.27
RAW $1.29
RAW $1.25
RAW $1.29
RAW $1.39
RAW $1.25
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Professor's Research FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Professor's Research from Brilliant Stars worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $0.26. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-30. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Professor's Research?

This printing is a holofoil rare (the card is labeled "Rare Holo" on the checklist). Professor's Research has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Professor's Research?

Sanosuke Sakuma illustrated this card. See Sanosuke Sakuma's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.

When was Professor's Research released?

The Brilliant Stars set released in 2022, so this card (#147 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Professor's Research?

The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.

Is Professor's Research legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.