Question 1

What is the current market value of Professor's Research #SWSH178?

Accepted Answer

For Professor's Research in SWSH Black Star Promos, the current reference price is $0.58. Week-over-week change is limited (-1.7%), indicating short-term stability. It is currently 5.3% below the 30-day average of $0.61. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.45 and $0.76, producing a 53% range and high-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Promo.

Question 2

Is Professor's Research #SWSH178 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: We observe a -1.7% shift this week, which points toward price consolidation rather than immediate volatility. The 90-day range spans $0.45 to $0.76 (53% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Current value is 5.3% below its 30-day reference ($0.61). Graded comparison currently centers on PSA 9 near $2.25, representing +288% over raw value.

Question 3

What is Professor's Research #SWSH178 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Professor's Research is a SWSH Black Star Promos card from the 2019 release window. Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Promo. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. Card subtype classification is Supporter. Card rules text: Discard your hand and draw 7 cards. You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn. Attack names are not present in the current metadata snapshot. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Professor's cards available?

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Collectors tracking Professor's Research often benchmark it against other Professor's cards. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 4 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.05 and $0.25 (400% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.13), this card is +335%. Notable alternatives include Professor's Research #85 (Black Bolt) at $0.16, Professor's Research #155 (Journey Together) at $0.25, Professor's Research #123 (Prismatic Evolutions) at $0.06, and Professor's Research #124 (Prismatic Evolutions) at $0.05.

Question 5

What set is Professor's Research #SWSH178 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

SWSH Black Star Promos was released in 2019. Series classification for this set is Sword & Shield. Set size is 304 cards, which categorizes SWSH Black Star Promos as very large. As of 2026, the set is 7 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Professor's Research (#SWSH178) is one of the Promo prints in this expansion.

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