Professor Elm's Training Method 148/165
Supporter card from Expedition Base Set · released Sep 15, 2002
Professor Elm's Training Method is an Uncommon Supporter card, number 148/165 in Expedition Base Set (released Sep 15, 2002), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$28.89 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$47.00 to ~$28.89, down 38.5%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$2.41 | ~$1.14 | ~$2.20 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$28.89 | ~$23.20 | ~$33.60 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
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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 |
What the codes mean
- Card number148/165Card 148 of the 165 in the main Expedition Base Set list.
- Set symbol
The small Expedition Base Set symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityUncommon: a black diamond.
- Illustrator“Illus. Ken Sugimori” names the artist who made the art.
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.
Other Professor Elm's Training Method printings
More Expedition Base Set cards
Expedition Base Set price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.