| Set | Lost Thunder |
| Card number | 188a |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | nagimiso |
| Released | Nov 2018 |
Professor Elm's Lecture #188a Value (Lost Thunder)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Professor Elm’s Lecture is an Uncommon Trainer card in Lost Thunder, illustrated by nagimiso. It ranks near the bottom in value within the set, with recent upward market movement despite low raw prices.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €12.32 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €10.23 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €6.06 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 22 |
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What sets the price of Professor Elm's Lecture #188a
Professor Elm's Lecture #188a is an Uncommon Trainer card from Lost Thunder, the Sun & Moon era (2018). It ranks as number 41 by price out of 239 cards in the set. The illustration is by nagimiso.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 9 | $89.82 | 2 |
| PSA | 9 | $38.23 | 1 |
| PSA | 8 | $35.73 | 3 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Professor Elm's Lecture price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €12.32 | - |
| Oct 2026 | €12.19 | $0.00 |
| Sep 2026 | €13.33 | $0.00 |
| Aug 2026 | €11.18 | $0.00 |
| Jul 2026 | €8.28 | - |
| Jun 2026 | €6.27 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Professor Elm's Lecture #188a worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $13.75, the Cardmarket low is €12.32. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
Is Professor Elm's Lecture #188a rare?
Professor Elm's Lecture #188a is printed at Uncommon rarity and ranks number 41 by price among the 239 cards in Lost Thunder. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
How do I check which printing of Professor Elm's Lecture I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (188a) 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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