Professor Elm's Training Method #79

In 2006, Dragon Frontiers introduced this print of Professor Elm's Training Method. Its card type is Trainer.

The rarity label is Uncommon. It carries a Supporter subtype designation.

The card text reads: 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.

Latest market snapshots place Professor Elm's Training Method in Dragon Frontiers at roughly $0.54. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only 0.0%.

Against its 30-day baseline of $0.53, this card is pricing 2.5% higher. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.47 to $0.55 (15% spread), a low-volatility profile.

This version is categorized as Uncommon.

Pricing context for collectors: The latest week is near flat (0.0%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. With a 15% 90-day spread ($0.47-$0.55), this card currently tracks as low-volatility.

Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.53), pricing is near equilibrium. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +32978% premium over raw value.

PSA 9 is currently around $28.90, while PSA 10 is $178.62.

Release year for Dragon Frontiers is 2006. Dragon Frontiers is grouped under the EX era.

With 101 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 20 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.

In the Dragon Frontiers checklist, Professor Elm's Training Method occupies position #79 as a Uncommon card.

Other Professor printings create a useful comparison set for Professor Elm's Training Method. This comparison sample includes 4 alternatives across 4 sets.

Comparable prices currently cover $0.27-$1.62, a 500% band. Against the sample mean of $0.71, this card is -24%.

Notable alternatives include Professor Elm's Training Method #100 (HeartGold & SoulSilver) at $0.30, Professor Elm's Training Method #89 (Unseen Forces) at $0.67, Professor Elm's Training Method #148 (Expedition Base Set) at $1.62, and Professor Elm's Training Method #82 (Call of Legends) at $0.27.