Question 1

What is the current market value of Professor Elm's Lecture #188?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Professor Elm's Lecture (Lost Thunder) sits near $1.02. Over the last 7 days it gained 59.4%. It now sits 72.8% above its 30-day average of $0.59. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.33 and $1.02, producing a 68% range and high-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Professor Elm's Lecture #188 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Short-term momentum is positive (59.4% over 7 days), while the card sits 209% above its 90-day low. The 90-day range spans $0.33 to $1.02 (68% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Current value is 72.8% above its 30-day reference ($0.59). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Professor Elm's Lecture #188 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Professor Elm's Lecture is a Lost Thunder card from the 2018 release window. Core profile: Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Uncommon. It carries a Supporter subtype designation. The card text reads: Search your deck for up to 3 Pokémon with 60 HP or less, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn (before your attack). No explicit attack names are available in the loaded card metadata. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Professor cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Professor printings create a useful comparison set for Professor Elm's Lecture. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 2 cards, 1 distinct set. In this sample, pricing ranges between $18.90 and $104.91 (455% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($61.91), this card is -98%. Notable alternatives include Professor Elm's Lecture #188a (Lost Thunder) at $104.91 and Professor Elm's Lecture #213 (Lost Thunder) at $18.90.

Question 5

What set is Professor Elm's Lecture #188 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Lost Thunder entered circulation in 2018. Series classification for this set is Sun & Moon. Set size is 240 cards, which categorizes Lost Thunder as large. As of 2026, the set is 8 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Within this set, Professor Elm's Lecture is card number 188 with a Uncommon designation.

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