Professor Elm's Lecture (Japanese)
SM8: Super-Burst Impact · 102/095 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
102/095
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Professor Elm's Lecture (Japanese) Worth?
Professor Elm's Lecture (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SM8: Super-Burst Impact set, card number 102/095. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Professor Elm's Lecture (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Professor Elm's Lecture (Japanese) (SM8: Super-Burst Impact, 102/095) is worth around $77.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $77.00, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $50.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $204.21 — about 2.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Professor Elm's Lecture (Japanese)?
Grading Professor Elm's Lecture (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($77.00) and a PSA 10 ($204.21) is about $127.21 — a 2.7x uplift before grading fees. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $62.67 | $62.67 | $62.67 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $204.21 | $204.21 | $204.21 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $77.00 | $77.00 | $77.00 | 3 |
Is Professor Elm's Lecture (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Professor Elm's Lecture (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Professor Elm's Lecture (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
