Professor Elm's Lecture (Full Art)
SM - Lost Thunder · 213/214 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
213/214
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Professor Elm's Lecture (Full Art) Worth?
Professor Elm's Lecture (Full Art) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SM - Lost Thunder, card number 213/214. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Professor Elm's Lecture (Full Art) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Professor Elm's Lecture (Full Art) (SM - Lost Thunder, 213/214) is worth around $124.66 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $124.66, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $49.94. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $124.66, Lightly Played $98.78, Moderately Played $95.13, Heavily Played $69.00, Damaged $49.94 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $452.07 — about 3.6x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $150.00.
Is It Worth Grading Professor Elm's Lecture (Full Art)?
Grading Professor Elm's Lecture (Full Art) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($124.66) and a PSA 10 ($452.07) is about $327.41 — a 3.6x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $150.00, CGC 10 $188.50, PSA 8 $91.00. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $76.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $119.99 | $119.99 | $119.99 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $188.50 | $188.50 | $188.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $65.58 | $65.58 | $65.58 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $452.07 | $424.14 | $479.99 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $66.00 | $66.00 | $66.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $69.95 | $69.95 | $69.95 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $91.00 | $91.00 | $91.00 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 21 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $167.00 | $167.00 | $167.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $102.00 | $102.00 | $102.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $49.94 | $49.94 | $49.94 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $69.00 | $69.00 | $69.00 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $98.78 | $85.00 | $109.99 | 44 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $95.13 | $95.13 | $95.13 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $124.66 | $124.66 | $124.66 | 122 |
Is Professor Elm's Lecture (Full Art) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Professor Elm's Lecture (Full Art) is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Professor Elm's Lecture (Full Art)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
