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

Character Intro

Professor Elm’s Lecture is an uncommon Supporter card from the Lost Thunder set, numbered 188. The card captures the renowned Pokémon researcher’s thoughtful, inquisitive nature and presents it with a clean, thematic design.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: sm8-188
• Stage: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Subtypes: Supporter
• Rules: 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. You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn (before your attack).
• Image URL: /images/sm8/sm8-188.jpg

Key Printings

Printed exclusively in Lost Thunder (sm8) as card 188. Uncommon rarity, with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants for this exact printing. Identified by set code sm8 and card number 188. The illustrator Hideki Ishikawa’s signature style further distinguishes the card.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its Supporter type and deck-searching ability make it a useful strategic option in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and condition, store the card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Introduced Professor Elm’s Lecture as an uncommon Supporter card with a unique deck-searching mechanic. The set is part of the Sun & Moon series and features artwork by Hideki Ishikawa. Release date is unknown.

Professor Elm’s Lecture (Lost Thunder 213) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Professor Elm’s Lecture is a Rare Ultra Supporter from the Lost Thunder set, numbered 213. Featuring the insightful Professor Elm and his scientific expertise, its rarity makes it a notable addition for collectors seeking distinctive cards from this set.

Quick Facts

• Card Name: Professor Elm’s Lecture
• Set: Lost Thunder (sm8)
• Card Number: 213
• Rarity: Rare Ultra
• Type: Supporter
• Stage: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Illustrator: Hideki Ishikawa
• Image:

Key Printings

This card appears only in the Lost Thunder set as card number 213. As a Supporter with no HP or attacks, it focuses on deck search mechanics. No other printings or reprints are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions. It is identified by set code “sm8-213” and unique artwork by Hideki Ishikawa.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• The card’s primary rule text allows the player to search their deck for up to three Pokémon with 60 HP or less, reveal them, and add them to their hand, then shuffle the deck.
• It also follows the standard Supporter play rule of one Supporter card per turn before attacking.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain condition, store Professor Elm’s Lecture in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for safe handling and display.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Introduced as a Rare Ultra Supporter card, Professor Elm’s Lecture provides a strategic search function for low-HP Pokémon, enhancing deck consistency. It is a unique Supporter with no HP or attacks, emphasizing utility over combat.