Professor Elm’s Lecture (Lost Thunder 188a) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Professor Elm’s Lecture is an Uncommon Supporter card from the Lost Thunder set, numbered 188a. It’s a distinctive pickup for collectors focused on the Lost Thunder series.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: sm8-188a
• Stage: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Subtypes: Supporter
• Evolves From: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Types: Unknown
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None

Key Printings

Printed solely in the Lost Thunder set under the Sun & Moon series, this card is identified by number 188a and classified as Uncommon. The illustration by nagimiso is unique to this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. It can be identified by the set code sm8 and the unique card number 188a. The artwork and lack of HP or attacks make it easily distinguishable from other Supporter cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Effect: Search your deck for up to 3 Pokémon with 60 HP or less, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
• Rule: Only one Supporter card may be played per turn before attacking.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s artwork and maintain its value, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching, and keep it in a stable environment to prevent warping.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Introduced Professor Elm’s Lecture as a strategic Supporter that boosts consistency by fetching multiple low-HP Pokémon. Its clean design and utility make it a notable inclusion in the set.