| Set | Best of Game |
| Card number | 3 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Released | Dec 2002 |
Professor Elm #3 Value (Best of Game)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Professor Elm is a promo Trainer card from the Best of Game series that launched in late 2002. It features artwork by Ken Sugimori and ranks near the top in rarity within this small nine-card set. The card stands out for its role in the game during that era.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $29.26 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €27.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €30.81 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €25.04 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 94 |
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What sets the price of Professor Elm #3
Professor Elm #3 is a Promo Trainer card from Best of Game, a 2002 release. It ranks as number 9 by price out of 9 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. Over the last 30 days the price rose +11%, from $26.26 to $29.26. The illustration is by Ken Sugimori.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 10 | $100.00 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $44.79 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $43.61 | 3 |
| CGC | 7 | $35.83 | 1 |
| PSA | 9 | $75.94 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $44.79 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $17.85 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Professor Elm price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €27.00 | $29.26 |
| Oct 2026 | €27.58 | $28.10 |
| Sep 2026 | €36.80 | $25.99 |
| Aug 2026 | €37.33 | $25.65 |
| Jul 2026 | €38.23 | $25.52 |
| Jun 2026 | €30.00 | - |
| May 2026 | €23.33 | - |
| Apr 2026 | €25.00 | - |
| Mar 2026 | €26.33 | - |
| Feb 2026 | €23.00 | - |
| Jan 2026 | €26.25 | - |
| Dec 2025 | €23.98 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Professor Elm #3 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $29.26, the Cardmarket low is €27.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
Is Professor Elm #3 rare?
Professor Elm #3 is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 9 by price among the 9 cards in Best of Game. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Professor Elm #3 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it rose +11% to about $29.26. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
How do I check which printing of Professor Elm I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (3) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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