Professor Elm's Lecture

Lost Thunder 188/214 • uncommon

Set: Lost Thunder
Number: 188/214
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2018
Market price: $0.87
Artist: Hideki Ishikawa

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$0.87market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$0.41 – $0.87 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Professor Elm's Lecture from the Lost Thunder expansion features a pivotal character from the Johto region, highlighting the long-standing integration of Pokémon professors into the competitive trading card game. Because this Supporter card allows players to search their deck for low-HP Pokémon, it remains a functional piece of history for collectors interested in cards that have shaped specific deck-building strategies.

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What it does

Supporter

Search your deck for up to 3 Pokémon with 60 HP or less, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

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Provenance

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Professor Elm’s Lecture was released in the 2018 Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, Lost Thunder. The set drew inspiration from the Johto region, specifically referencing Pokémon Gold and Silver. This trainer card serves as a thematic nod to Professor Elm, the researcher from New Bark Town who introduces players to the concepts of Pokémon breeding and evolution in the video games.

The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and illustrator for the Pokémon franchise since its inception. Sugimori’s design style, characterized by clean lines and an approachable, scholarly aesthetic, captures the Professor in his laboratory setting. Within the competitive landscape of the time, the card was designed to facilitate board consistency by allowing players to search their deck for low-HP Pokémon, a mechanic reflecting Elm’s professional focus on growth and development.

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