Professor Elm's Lecture

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 5/10

No price change in recent tracked sales; steady demand for Johto Professors without competitive play spike[1]

Next months. Stable with minor fluctuations from grading trends

Long term. Gradual appreciation from set completionists, potential rise if Johto remakes announced

History

Professor Elm is a Pokémon professor from the Johto region, first appearing in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal games. He specializes in Pokémon evolution and breeding, giving players their starter Pokémon (Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile) from his lab in New Bark Town. The card 'Professor Elm's Lecture' depicts him in a teaching pose, reflecting his role as a mentor figure in the Pokémon lore.

First released on November 2, 2018, in the Pokémon Sun & Moon: Lost Thunder expansion set in English[2][3].

• Full Art variant #213/214 features stunning artwork by Naoki Saito showing Professor Elm lecturing with Pokémon illustrations behind him.
• Card effect allows searching deck for up to 3 Pokémon with 60 HP or less, making it useful for Basic Pokémon strategies[6][7].
• Part of the Sun & Moon era, which emphasized Supporter cards like Professors for deck searching.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Ultra Rare

Print run

Medium

First printed in

Sun & Moon: Lost Thunder

Demand

Medium

Supply

Medium

• Full Art Supporter card near set end (#213/214), limited pull rates in booster packs
• Single printing run increases availability compared to Secret Rares
• Popular Professor theme boosts desirability

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering issues on Full Art borders, print lines on holo pattern, edge whitening, surface scratches on foil, and corner dings common in Ultra Rares from this set.

Storage. Use semi-rigid holders or top loaders with sleeves for Full Art cards; store in cool, dry place away from sunlight to prevent foil oxidation.

Authenticity. Verify holo pattern matches official Lost Thunder Full Art (swirling stars); check font on card text and number; fakes often have blurry artwork or incorrect backs; use graded/graded pop report verification for graded copies.