| Set | Lost Thunder |
| Card number | 213 |
| Rarity | Rare Ultra |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Hideki Ishikawa |
| Released | Nov 2018 |
Professor Elm's Lecture #213 Value (Lost Thunder)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Near the summit of Lost Thunder's value ranking sits Professor Elm's Lecture number 213, a full-art Rare Ultra Supporter from 2018. Hideki Ishikawa's warm character scene gives the veteran Johto professor a premium Sun & Moon appearance. Set position alone makes it one of the expansion's defining Trainer chases.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $159.06 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €199.99 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €113.61 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €104.47 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 42 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $672.85 |
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Why Professor Elm's Lecture #213 is priced where it is
Professor Elm's Lecture #213 is a Rare Ultra Trainer card from Lost Thunder, the Sun & Moon era (2018). It ranks as number 3 by price out of 239 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 sells for about 4.2x raw, roughly $513.79 more, which is why clean copies are usually sent for grading. Over the last 30 days the price rose +12%, from $141.42 to $159.06. The illustration is by Hideki Ishikawa.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $120.00 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $188.50 | 3 |
| CGC | 9 | $154.54 | 3 |
| CGC | 8 | $89.99 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $672.85 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $150.64 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $83.00 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $67.80 | 2 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Professor Elm's Lecture price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €199.99 | $159.06 |
| Oct 2026 | €194.35 | $153.89 |
| Sep 2026 | €175.00 | $140.68 |
| Aug 2026 | €185.80 | $135.32 |
| Jul 2026 | €199.95 | $116.17 |
| Jun 2026 | €199.95 | $107.31 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Professor Elm's Lecture #213 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $159.06, a PSA 10 sells for around $672.85 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €199.99. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Professor Elm's Lecture #213 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Professor Elm's Lecture #213 sells for about $672.85 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $159.06 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Professor Elm's Lecture #213 rare?
Professor Elm's Lecture #213 is printed at Rare Ultra rarity and ranks number 3 by price among the 239 cards in Lost Thunder. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Professor Elm's Lecture #213 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it rose +12% to about $159.06. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Professor Elm's Lecture #213 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 4.2x raw ($513.79 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Professor Elm's Lecture I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (213) 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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