Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 3rd Place] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This League Challenge 3rd Place version is a special alternate-art print of Professor Elm's Lecture that was awarded to top finishers during the Cosmic Eclipse Season, making it a trophy-style variant of the Lost Thunder card rather than a standard pack pull.
Artist
The alternate artwork on this promo is credited to nagimiso, giving Professor Elm's Lecture a distinct collector identity separate from the regular Lost Thunder release.
Set Lore
Professor Elm's Lecture appears twice in Lost Thunder's checklist history: as the regular Uncommon at #188 and as the full art Ultra Rare at #213, which helps explain why this League-stamped 188A version feels like a bridge between playable staple and display-piece collectible.
In-Game
Professor Elm is the Johto professor of New Bark Town who gives players their first partner Pokémon in Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, so this card ties directly to one of the most nostalgic opening moments in the series.
Card History
Elm also made his anime debut in "Don't Touch That 'dile," an episode centered on the Johto starters he gives to new Trainers, which makes this card feel especially connected to Johto's professor-and-starter legacy.
Card Reference
About Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 3rd Place] (Pokemon Lost Thunder #188A)
Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 3rd 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 $11.94, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
What is the current market price of Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 3rd Place] from Pokemon Lost Thunder #188A?
The current market price of Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 3rd Place] is $11.94. 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 3rd Place] from?
Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 3rd Place] is from the Pokemon Lost Thunder set, card number 188A, released in 2018.
Is Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 3rd Place] worth grading?
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How can I buy or sell Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 3rd Place]?
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