Pokémon · E-Card
Professor Elm's Training Method
Expedition Base Set · #148 · Uncommon · 2002
Listings
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Market reference
$2.08
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Current listings on The Game Traders
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Card facts
Quick reference for collectors and graders.
- Set position
- 148 / 165
- Release year
- 2002
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Subtype
- Supporter
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Series
- E-Card
About this card
You can play only one Supporter card each turn. When you play this card, put it next to your Active Pokémon. When your turn ends, discard this card.
Search your deck for an Evolution card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Tournament legality
Current legal status across competitive formats.
Pricing reference
Latest snapshot from the upstream catalog. Actual marketplace prices fluctuate by condition, edition, and grade — use this as a reference, not a quote.
TCGPlayer (USD)
Updated 2026/06/12| Variant | Low | Mid | High | Market | Direct Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $0.70 | $2.07 | $18.94 | $2.08 | — |
| Reverse Holofoil | $31.99 | $40.30 | $319.90 | $47.00 | — |
Cardmarket (EUR)
Updated 2025/11/21| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-day average | €1.00 |
| 7-day average | €0.86 |
| 30-day average | €0.71 |
| Low | €0.03 |
| Trend price | €0.69 |
| Low (excellent+) | €0.28 |
| Reverse holo low | €1.00 |
| reverseHoloAvg1 | €10.00 |
| Reverse holo 7-day | €4.49 |
| reverseHoloSell | €4.80 |
| averageSellPrice | €0.75 |
| Reverse holo 30-day | €4.07 |
| Reverse holo trend | €5.17 |
Frequently asked
How can I tell if my Professor Elm's Training Method is real?
Professor Elm's Training Method is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.
What is Professor Elm's Training Method worth?
As of the latest data, the current market reference price for Professor Elm's Training Method is $2.08; there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.
What set is Professor Elm's Training Method from?
Professor Elm's Training Method is from the Pokémon set "Expedition Base Set" in the E-Card series, released in 2002.
What rarity is Professor Elm's Training Method?
Professor Elm's Training Method is a Uncommon card in the Expedition Base Set set.
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