Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] Pokemon Lost Thunder #188A
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Market$35.27
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Near Mint copies currently sell for about $35.27.
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About this card
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.
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Card Reference
Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] (Pokemon Lost Thunder #188A) is worth $35.27 as of October 2026.
Prices come from Double Holo market data, refreshed daily.
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 $35.27, based on recent Raw NM market data tracked by Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $28.44 to $35.52, with a median of $35.10.
Card details
- Card Number
- #188A
- Rarity
- Promo
- Release Year
- 2018
- Language
- English
- Era
- Sun & Moon
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Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] price by condition
As of Oct 27, 2026, Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] (Pokemon Lost Thunder #188A) has a market price of $35.27 in Near Mint, $35.29 in Lightly Played, and $25.00 in Moderately Played, based on recent market data tracked by Double Holo. Over the last 30 days, Near Mint daily prices averaged $35.35 and ranged from $35.27 to $35.52. Near Mint is down 0.7% from about a month ago.
Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] Near Mint price history, last 30 days
| Date | Near Mint price |
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| Sep 28, 2026 | $35.52 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $35.52 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $35.52 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $35.52 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $35.52 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | $35.52 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | $35.52 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $35.47 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $35.47 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $35.29 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $35.29 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $35.29 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | $35.29 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | $35.29 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $35.29 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $35.29 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $35.29 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $35.29 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $35.27 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | $35.27 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | $35.27 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $35.27 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $35.27 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $35.27 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $35.27 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $35.27 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | $35.27 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | $35.27 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $35.27 |
Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] PSA 10 value
A PSA 10 Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] has an estimated value of about $350.00, based on Double Holo market data as of October 2026.
Raw and graded prices come from Double Holo market data, with graded values tracking recent sales of graded copies.
Frequently asked questions
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 $35.27, based on recent Raw NM market data tracked by Double Holo. It updates daily.
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.
Is Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] worth grading?
Whether Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place]?
You can buy or sell Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
How much is Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] worth in PSA 10?
Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] in PSA 10 has an estimated market price of about $350.00 as of October 2026. Raw and graded prices come from Double Holo market data, with graded values tracking recent sales of graded copies.
How much is Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] worth by condition?
As of Oct 27, 2026, Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] (Pokemon Lost Thunder #188A) has a market price of $35.27 in Near Mint, $35.29 in Lightly Played, and $25.00 in Moderately Played, based on recent market data tracked by Double Holo. Over the last 30 days, Near Mint daily prices averaged $35.35 and ranged from $35.27 to $35.52. Near Mint is down 0.7% from about a month ago.
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