| Set | Lost Thunder |
| Card number | 188 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Hideki Ishikawa |
| Released | Nov 2018 |
Professor Elm's Lecture #188 Value (Lost Thunder)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $2.81 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €0.39 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €0.55 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €0.58 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 377 |
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Why Professor Elm's Lecture #188 is priced where it is
Professor Elm's Lecture #188 is an Uncommon Trainer card from Lost Thunder, the Sun & Moon era (2018). It ranks as number 113 by price out of 239 cards in the set. At this price most copies change hands raw, often in bulk lots, and graded sales are rare. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($2.81 to $2.81). The illustration is by Hideki Ishikawa.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 9 | $282.24 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Professor Elm's Lecture price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €0.39 | $2.81 |
| Oct 2026 | €0.35 | $2.81 |
| Sep 2026 | €0.25 | $2.66 |
| Aug 2026 | €0.16 | $1.73 |
| Jul 2026 | €0.09 | $0.37 |
| Jun 2026 | €0.09 | $0.37 |
| Apr 2026 | €23.51 | $0.37 |
| Mar 2026 | €23.51 | $0.39 |
| Feb 2026 | €5.89 | $0.40 |
| Jan 2026 | €15.36 | $0.42 |
| Dec 2025 | €21.50 | $0.27 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Professor Elm's Lecture #188 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $2.81, the Cardmarket low is €0.39. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
Is Professor Elm's Lecture #188 rare?
Professor Elm's Lecture #188 is printed at Uncommon rarity and ranks number 113 by price among the 239 cards in Lost Thunder. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Professor Elm's Lecture #188 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $2.81.
How do I check which printing of Professor Elm's Lecture I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (188) 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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