Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Professor Elm's Lecture (Lost Thunder) is presently valued at about $105.03 in raw condition. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at +0.1%. Against its 30-day baseline of $100.49, this card is pricing 4.5% higher. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $83.28 to $105.03 (21% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Uncommon.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The latest week is near flat (+0.1%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. With a 21% 90-day spread ($83.28-$105.03), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value is 4.5% above its 30-day reference ($100.49). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Professor Elm's Lecture #188a 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

A wider Professor checklist helps contextualize this specific Professor Elm's Lecture print. The current sample spans 2 comparable cards from 1 set. In this sample, pricing ranges between $1.02 and $18.90 (1753% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($9.96), this card is +955%. Notable alternatives include Professor Elm's Lecture #188 (Lost Thunder) at $1.02 and Professor Elm's Lecture #213 (Lost Thunder) at $18.90.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Release year for Lost Thunder is 2018. Lost Thunder is grouped under the Sun & Moon era. With 240 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. 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 188a with a Uncommon designation.

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