Professor Elm's Training Method #148/165
Trainer card from Expedition Base Set · released 2002-09-15
Professor Elm's Training Method is a Uncommon Trainer card, number 148/165 of the Expedition Base Set set (released 2002-09-15), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$47.00 for the Reverse Holofoil finish, updated 2026-06-14.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $2.06 | $0.70 | $2.05 | TCGplayer ↗ |
| Reverse Holofoil | $47.00 | $31.99 | $40.30 | TCGplayer ↗ |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, updated 2026-06-14 — not appraisals. Condition and grading change real-world value.
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Card details
| Set | Expedition Base Set |
| Number | 148/165 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
Card text
You can play only one Supporter card each turn. When you play this card, put it next to your Active Pokémon. When your turn ends, discard this card. Search your deck for an Evolution card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated 2026-06-14; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-06-14. Not official values.