Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
In-Game
Professor Elm is the Johto professor who sends new Trainers into Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver with their first partner Pokémon, making this Supporter card a direct nod to one of the franchise’s most memorable starter-giving moments.
Cultural Impact
Elm is credited with the discovery of Pokémon Eggs and is described by Professor Oak as a leading expert on Pokémon evolution, so a card named Professor Elm's Lecture carries real in-universe scientific prestige for longtime fans.
Card History
Professor Elm debuted in the anime in "Don't Touch That 'dile!," the Johto opener where Ash arrives in New Bark Town and helps recover a missing Totodile from Elm's lab.
Card History
This League Challenge 1st Place version is a stamped promo variant of Lost Thunder's Professor Elm's Lecture, giving a competitive award twist to a card that originally appeared as an Uncommon in the main set.
Artist
The card’s artwork is by nagimiso, whose polished character-focused style helps sell Professor Elm as a true Johto celebrity rather than just another generic Supporter.
Card Reference
About Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] (Pokemon Lost Thunder #188A)
Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Lost Thunder set, card number 188A. This card has a Promo rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Sun & Moon era, and was released in 2018. The current market price is $34.56, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
What is the current market price of Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] from Pokemon Lost Thunder #188A?
The current market price of Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] is $34.56. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] from?
Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] is from the Pokemon Lost Thunder set, card number 188A, released in 2018.
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