| Set | Scarlet & Violet |
| Card number | 240 |
| Rarity | Ultra Rare |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | kirisAki |
| Released | Mar 2023 |
Professor's Research (Professor Sada) #240 Value (Scarlet & Violet)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Professor's Research (Professor Sada) is an Ultra Rare Trainer released in the March 2023 Scarlet & Violet series. Illustrated by kirisAki, this card offers key strategic value while also capturing a notable character within the latest Pokémon universe.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $2.08 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €2.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €2.28 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €2.16 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 666 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $60.00 |
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Professor's Research (Professor Sada) #240: rarity, grading and trend
Professor's Research (Professor Sada) #240 is an Ultra Rare Trainer card from Scarlet & Violet, the Scarlet & Violet era (2023). It ranks as number 44 by price out of 258 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 29x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -8.8%, from $2.28 to $2.08. The illustration is by kirisAki.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 10 | $66.96 | - |
| PSA | 9 | $27.90 | - |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Professor's Research (Professor Sada) price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €2.00 | $2.07 |
| Oct 2026 | €1.77 | $2.15 |
| Sep 2026 | €1.46 | $2.37 |
| Aug 2026 | €1.23 | $2.40 |
| Jul 2026 | €1.13 | $2.62 |
| Jun 2026 | €1.75 | $2.98 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Professor's Research (Professor Sada) #240 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $2.08, a PSA 10 sells for around $60.00 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €2.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Professor's Research (Professor Sada) #240 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Professor's Research (Professor Sada) #240 sells for about $60.00 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $2.08 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Professor's Research (Professor Sada) #240 rare?
Professor's Research (Professor Sada) #240 is printed at Ultra Rare rarity and ranks number 44 by price among the 258 cards in Scarlet & Violet. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Professor's Research (Professor Sada) #240 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -8.8% to about $2.08. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Professor's Research (Professor Sada) #240 worth grading?
Only for a copy that looks perfect. A PSA 10 adds about $57.92 over raw (28.8x), and a PSA 9 or lower can end up worth less than the raw card plus fees.
How do I check which printing of Professor's Research (Professor Sada) I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (240) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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