Professor Elm’s Lecture #213
Professor Elm’s Lecture #213 sits in the Sun & Moon series and carries a live market value of $186.65, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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Professor Elm’s Lecture at a glance
- From Lost Thunder (Sun & Moon), released 2018.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rarity tier — Ultra Rare.
- Trades around $186.65 on TCGplayer.
- No published price history.
Professor Elm’s Lecture price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Professor Elm’s Lecture #213.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $179.85
- Mid
- $265.00
- High
- —
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About Professor Elm’s Lecture #213
Printed as #213 in Lost Thunder, Professor Elm’s Lecture belongs to the Sun & Moon series and dates to 2018. As a Trainer card (Supporter), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.
The card is illustrated by Hideki Ishikawa and currently trades at $186.65 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $179.85 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Lost Thunder
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #213 / 214
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- Hideki Ishikawa
- Subtype
- Supporter
- Released
- 2018/11/02
Professor Elm’s Lecture attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Professor Elm’s Lecture #213 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
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- Attacks
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Professor Elm’s Lecture price analysis
What drives the current market value of Professor Elm’s Lecture #213.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($186.65) — 1 version in total.
At $186.65 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
$186.65 places Professor Elm’s Lecture in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
Cardmarket does not list Professor Elm’s Lecture, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Professor Elm’s Lecture price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Professor Elm’s Lecture, with a recorded low of $179.39 and high of $186.65; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.9%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Professor Elm’s Lecture?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Professor Elm’s Lecture at $186.65 nets roughly $161.62 on eBay, $162.55 on TCGplayer, $176.97 via Cardmarket, $166.01 on Whatnot or $186.65 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $25.03.
As a ultra rare card, Professor Elm’s Lecture sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Professor Elm’s Lecture?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Professor Elm’s Lecture #213 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $186.65 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $528.35 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $154.86. You need a graded sale of $232.63 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $243.68 (107.5% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Professor Elm’s Lecture within Lost Thunder
By market value Professor Elm’s Lecture sits at #3 of 86 in Lost Thunder (set median $12.75).
It sits in the top 98% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Lugia GX (#227), valued at $370.07.
What makes Professor Elm’s Lecture valuable
- As a Ultra Rare, Professor Elm’s Lecture sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- A $186.65 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Hideki Ishikawa illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- This Trainer appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
- Modern (2018) sets are heavily collected, making Professor Elm’s Lecture's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
Buying & selling Professor Elm’s Lecture
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Professor Elm’s Lecture can realise well above the $179.85 low end.
- Bulk lots of Professor Elm’s Lecture can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Trainer card, Professor Elm’s Lecture has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Professor Elm’s Lecture, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $186.65 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Professor Elm’s Lecture value questions
What is the value of Professor Elm’s Lecture?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $186.65 (low $179.85, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Should I buy Professor Elm’s Lecture?
As a modern-era Ultra Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Value will track playability and collector demand.
Is Professor Elm’s Lecture rare?
Professor Elm’s Lecture is a Ultra Rare card from Lost Thunder (Sun & Moon series, 2018). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Professor Elm’s Lecture have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($186.65). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Professor Elm’s Lecture sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $186.65. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Professor Elm’s Lecture cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Hideki Ishikawa also matters to collector demand.
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