Professor Sada's Vitality #256
Professor Sada's Vitality is card #256 from Paradox Rift, a Special Illustration Rare Trainer card currently trading near $8.94 for its Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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Professor Sada's Vitality at a glance
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare.
- 7-day average €4.97; 30-day average €5.28.
- Current TCGplayer market value $8.94 (Holofoil).
- Cardmarket values it at €5.05 (EUR).
- From Paradox Rift (Scarlet & Violet), released 2023.
Professor Sada's Vitality price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Professor Sada's Vitality #256.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $7.00
- Mid
- $9.50
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Professor Sada's Vitality #256
Card #256 of Paradox Rift is Professor Sada's Vitality, a contemporary Trainer card from the Scarlet & Violet series (2023). As a Trainer card (Supporter), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.
Ryota Murayama illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $8.94, with listings from $7.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Paradox Rift
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #256 / 182
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- Ryota Murayama
- Subtype
- Supporter
- Released
- 2023/11/03
Professor Sada's Vitality attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Professor Sada's Vitality #256 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
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- Attacks
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Professor Sada's Vitality price analysis
What drives the current market value of Professor Sada's Vitality #256.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($8.94).
In the $8.94 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $8.94 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket values Professor Sada's Vitality at a trend of €5.05, an average sold price of €5.33 and a near-mint floor of €3.99.
Professor Sada's Vitality price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €4.97 against a 30-day average of €5.28 (-5.9%).
Single-day average: €5.97; Cardmarket trend price €5.05.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $8.73–$9.02. The most recent snapshot of $8.94 sits 72% up that range, 0.9% under the October 21, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1.4% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0.9%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
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How much would you net selling Professor Sada's Vitality?
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Selling Professor Sada's Vitality at $8.94 nets roughly $7.46 on eBay, $7.50 on TCGplayer, $8.14 via Cardmarket, $7.67 on Whatnot or $8.94 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.48.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Should you grade Professor Sada's Vitality?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Professor Sada's Vitality #256 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $8.94 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $54.92 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-54.7% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Professor Sada's Vitality within Paradox Rift
By market value Professor Sada's Vitality sits at #36 of 53 in Paradox Rift (set median $13.06).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 34%.
The set's top card is Groudon (#199), valued at $92.12.
What makes Professor Sada's Vitality valuable
- Contemporary-era cards like Professor Sada's Vitality (2023) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- As a Special Illustration Rare, Professor Sada's Vitality sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- As a Trainer card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
- Artwork by Ryota Murayama is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- With steady supply, Professor Sada's Vitality is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
Buying & selling Professor Sada's Vitality
- Because it is a Trainer card, Professor Sada's Vitality has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Paradox Rift was released in 2023; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- For Professor Sada's Vitality, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€4.97 and €5.28) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $8.94 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Professor Sada's Vitality value questions
How much is Professor Sada's Vitality worth?
Professor Sada's Vitality trades near $8.94 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $7.00–—; Cardmarket shows €5.05.
Should I buy Professor Sada's Vitality?
Short-term momentum is softening (-5.9%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Professor Sada's Vitality?
Professor Sada's Vitality is a Special Illustration Rare card from Paradox Rift (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Professor Sada's Vitality are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($8.94). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Professor Sada's Vitality?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $8.94. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Professor Sada's Vitality?
Four factors dominate: the Special Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Ryota Murayama also matters to collector demand.
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