Professor Elm

Best of Game 3/9 • promo

Set: Best of Game
Number: 3/9
Rarity: Promo
Released: 2002
Market price: $30.23
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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Market

What it's worth

$30.23market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$26.90 – $30.23 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Professor Elm serves as a staple Supporter card that significantly influenced early competitive Pokémon strategy by allowing players to refresh their hand. As part of the Best of Game promotional series, this card is particularly valued by collectors for its distinct gold-foil stamp and its role as a commemorative release honoring key figures from the second generation of games.

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Card face

What it does

Shuffle your hand into your deck. Then, draw 7 cards. You can't play any more Trainer cards this turn.

Formats

Where you can play it

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Provenance

Where it came from

Professor Elm was released as part of the 2002 Best of Game set, a specialized collection distributed by Wizards of the Coast. This set was designed to showcase powerful and popular Trainer cards from the Neo Genesis, Neo Discovery, and Neo Revelation expansions, providing players with easier access to core gameplay staples. The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, whose distinctive, clean style defined the early visual identity of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

The card functions as a draw engine, allowing players to shuffle their hand into their deck and draw seven cards. This mechanic was highly influential in the competitive environment of the early 2000s, making it a fixture in professional deck construction. Because the Best of Game set was a limited promotional release, these cards were often sought after for their alternate holofoil patterns and their utility in sanctioned tournaments during that era.

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Professor ElmNeo Genesis · #96/111 · uncommon · 2000$3.51

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