| Set | Expedition Base Set |
| Card number | 148 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Released | Sep 2002 |
Professor Elm's Training Method #148 Value (Expedition Base Set)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 9, 2026.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $1.88 |
| TCGplayer mid price (USD) | $1.27 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €1.49 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €1.49 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €1.14 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 203 |
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What sets the price of Professor Elm's Training Method #148
Professor Elm's Training Method #148 is an Uncommon Trainer card from Expedition Base Set, the E-Card era (2002). It ranks as number 127 by price out of 165 cards in the set. At this price most copies change hands raw, often in bulk lots, and graded sales are rare. Over the last 30 days the price fell -95%, from $40.17 to $1.88. The illustration is by Ken Sugimori.
Professor Elm's Training Method price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €1.49 | $27.40 |
| Sep 2026 | €1.49 | $40.17 |
| Aug 2026 | €1.49 | $29.47 |
| Jul 2026 | €1.49 | $1.38 |
| Jun 2026 | €1.49 | $1.38 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Professor Elm's Training Method #148 worth on Oct 9, 2026?
As of Oct 9, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $1.88, the Cardmarket low is €1.49. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
Is Professor Elm's Training Method #148 rare?
Professor Elm's Training Method #148 is printed at Uncommon rarity and ranks number 127 by price among the 165 cards in Expedition Base Set. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Professor Elm's Training Method #148 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -95% to about $1.88. 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's Training Method I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (148) 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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