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Professor Elm's Training Method
Uncommon · #148/165
Professor Elm's Training Method #148/165 (Expedition) is worth about $47.00 today, the Near Mint market price from TCGplayer sales as of 2026-10-03.
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Professor Elm's Training Method #148/165 is holding steady: $47.00 today, flat over 30 days and at its all-time high (2026-10-03). TCGplayer market price as of 2026-10-03, tracked daily since 2024-02-08. chart →
illustrated by Ken Sugimori
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PRINTINGS · WHICH ONE IS YOURS?
Professor Elm's Training Method #148/165 comes in 2 printings: the Reverse Holofoil is $47.00 and the Normal is $2.14 (TCGplayer market, 2026-10-02).
- Reverse Holofoil · this page$47.00
- Normal · this page$2.14
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WHERE TO BUY AND SELL
Reverse Holofoil · no eBay scan yetBuy-side estimate
$47.00
THINa patient buyer pays about $47.00 delivered, from live asks, not sales
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TCGplayer only, no eBay scan yet
| TCGplayer market | $47.00 | verify ↗ |
| TCGplayer lowest ask | $30.00 |
Single source: TCGplayer market (no usable eBay asks in the last scan).
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- CARD TYPE
- Supporter
- 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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PRICE FAQ
Why does Professor Elm's Training Method #148/165 have two prices?
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Professor Elm's Training Method #148/165 was printed 2 ways and each one sells separately: Reverse Holofoil $47.00; Normal $2.14 (TCGplayer market, 2026-10-02). Check the set, the rarity mark and any parallel foil, manga art or edition stamp on your copy to know which price is yours; TickerMint prices every printing on its own page.
What would a card shop pay for Professor Elm's Training Method?
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Shops and show vendors commonly offer about 70% of market in cash and 80% in store credit. At today's $47.00 market price that is roughly $33 cash or $38 trade for a near-mint copy. Selling it yourself on TCGplayer or eBay nets more after fees; see the seller-net answer below.
What is Professor Elm's Training Method (Expedition) worth today?
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Professor Elm's Training Method [Reverse Holofoil] has a TCGplayer market price of $47.00 as of 2026-10-02. Across 2 tracked variants, latest prices range from $2.14 to $47.00.
Is Professor Elm's Training Method going up or down in price?
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Professor Elm's Training Method #148/165 is holding steady: $47.00 today, flat over 30 days and at its all-time high (2026-10-03). TCGplayer market price as of 2026-10-03, tracked daily since 2024-02-08.
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