Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Professor's Research (SWSH Black Star Promos) sits near $0.60. Compared with last week, pricing is 27.7% higher. Against its 30-day baseline of $0.58, this card is pricing 3.9% higher. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.31 and $1.11, producing a 133% range and high-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Promo.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Short-term momentum is positive (27.7% over 7 days), while the card sits 94% above its 90-day low. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.31 and $1.11 create a 133% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($0.58), the card is trading 3.9% higher. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

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?

Accepted Answer

A wider Professor's checklist helps contextualize this specific Professor's Research print. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 3 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.10 to $2.32 (2220% spread). The current card sits -59% versus the sampled alternative average of $1.47. Notable alternatives include Professor's Research #221 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) at $1.22, Professor's Research #222 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) at $1.66, Professor's Research #223 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) at $1.52, and Professor's Research #78 (Pokémon GO) at $1.98.

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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