Professor’s Research (Shining Fates 60) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Professor’s Research is a rare Trainer card from the Shining Fates set, numbered 60. A staple Supporter with a straightforward design, it’s a valuable pickup for collectors who prioritize key gameplay pieces within the set.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: swsh45-60
• Stage: Supporter
• Subtypes: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: D
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Pokémon: Professor’s Research
• Evolves From: None
• Types: None
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None
• Abilities/Attacks: None
• Rules Text: Discard your hand and draw 7 cards. You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn.

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in Shining Fates (set code swsh45), card number 60. It is a rare Supporter with no HP or attacks, emphasizing its central role as a card-draw engine through its effect text.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by:
– Card ID: swsh45-60
– Regulation Mark: D
– Illustrator: Hideki Ishikawa
– Rarity: Rare

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

The rules text reads: “Discard your hand and draw 7 cards. You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn.” Its legality status in formats such as Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition:
– Store in a protective sleeve and keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
– Avoid bending or scratching the surface.
– Since it lacks HP and attacks, maintaining clean text and artwork presentation is especially important for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Shining Fates (swsh45): Includes Professor’s Research, card 60, with artwork by Hideki Ishikawa. A Supporter card with a simple yet powerful effect, contributing to the strategic depth of the Sword & Shield series. Release date is unknown.