Image via pokemontcg.io
Professor Sycamore
XY 122/146 • uncommon
- Set
- XY
- Number
- 122/146
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2014
- Market price
- $0.25
- Artist
- Yusuke Ohmura
What it does
Discard your hand and draw 7 cards.
You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn (before your attack).
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedLegal
- UnlimitedLegal
Card text © Pokémon / Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, via pokemontcg.io. Not produced by or endorsed by The Pokémon Company. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Professor Sycamore on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Professor Sycamore was released as part of the XY base set in 2014, marking a pivotal moment in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Designed to represent the eponymous researcher from the Kalos region, the card served as a vital engine for competitive play, allowing players to discard their hand and draw seven new cards. This effect was a direct functional reprint of the previously popular Professor Juniper card, ensuring that players could maintain consistency in their decks after the transition from the Black & White series to the XY era.
The card features artwork by illustrator Ken Sugimori, who has been the primary character designer for the Pokémon series since its inception. His design for Sycamore emphasizes the character's intellectual and approachable nature, reflecting the professor's role as a mentor figure in the video games. Upon its release, the card was widely received as a staple for competitive deck building, becoming an essential inclusion for players seeking to optimize their strategy throughout the duration of the XY competitive season.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Professor Sycamore
Professor Sycamore is a card in the Pokémon Cards catalog on collecto.rs. XY 122/146 • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from pokemontcg.io. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Professor Sycamore on collecto.rs?
Professor Sycamore doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Professor Sycamore?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other pokémon cards collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Professor Sycamore catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Professor Sycamore is sourced from pokemontcg.io. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
)
)
