Professor's Letter

XY 123/146 • uncommon

Set: XY
Number: 123/146
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2014
Market price: $0.28
Artist: 5ban Graphics

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$0.28market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$0.26 – $0.40 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Professor's Letter from the XY expansion is a foundational Trainer card that allowed players to search their deck for two basic Energy cards. Because of its consistent utility in accelerating energy attachments, it became a staple in many competitive decks throughout the XY era.

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What it does

Item

Search your deck for up to 2 basic Energy cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.

You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).

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Provenance

Where it came from

Professor's Letter was introduced in the XY expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, released in early 2014. As an item card, it was designed to help players maintain momentum by allowing them to search their deck for basic Energy cards, reflecting the supportive role of the franchise's iconic professors who provide trainers with the resources they need to begin their journey.

The card features artwork by the prolific illustrator Toyste Beach, whose clean and functional style was common for item cards of the XY era. It was received as a highly practical card in competitive play due to its ability to thin the deck and ensure energy consistency, remaining a staple in various decks until it eventually rotated out of the standard format.

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