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Professor's Research
Brilliant Stars 147/172 • holo-rare
- Set
- Brilliant Stars
- Number
- 147/172
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2022
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $0.29
- Artist
- Sanosuke Sakuma
What it does
Discard your hand and draw 7 cards.
You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn.
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Where it came from
Professor's Research was introduced to the Pokémon Trading Card Game as a core utility card, appearing in various forms to replace the older Professor Oak trainer card. This iteration, numbered 147/172, was featured in the 2022 Brilliant Stars expansion, which marked a significant milestone by introducing the Trainer Gallery subset. The design philosophy behind this card focuses on the essential mechanic of discarding one's hand to draw seven new cards, a staple strategy intended to provide players with a fresh start during competitive play.
The artwork for this specific card, featuring Professor Rowan, was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, whose work has defined the visual identity of the Pokémon franchise since its inception. Sugimori’s style for this card emphasizes the professor's scholarly authority and connection to the Sinnoh region, utilizing a clean, professional aesthetic consistent with the Brilliant Stars set’s modern frame design. The card was widely received by the community as a vital engine for deck consistency, favored for its reliable effect and iconic character representation.
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