Professor Elm's Training Method 79/101
Supporter card from Dragon Frontiers · released Nov 8, 2006
Professor Elm's Training Method is an Uncommon Supporter card, number 79/101 in Dragon Frontiers (released Nov 8, 2006), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$58.17 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Sep 29 and Oct 28, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$38.74 to ~$58.17, up 50.2%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$0.75 | ~$0.25 | ~$0.60 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$58.17 | ~$13.00 | ~$67.08 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
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Card details
| Set | Dragon Frontiers |
| Number | 79/101 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number79/101Card 79 of the 101 in the main Dragon Frontiers list.
- Set symbol
The small Dragon Frontiers 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.
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.