Professor Elm's Training Method Unseen Forces #89
Professor Elm's Training Method is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Unseen Forces (#89), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It's a Supporter Trainer card. Its current blended market value is $17.23 ungraded. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $102$40–$116 | |
| PSA 8 | $35$25–$40 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed hammer prices from Fanatics Collect weekly and premier auctions, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$71.01 grading fee → 5.9× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $102.31 | $71.01 | +$14 | 5.9× |
| PSA 8 | $34.85 | $70.34 | −$53 | 2.0× |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
41% spreadCurrently 41% cheaper on PriceCharting than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
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.
Card details
Other Professor Elm's Training Method cards
There are 5 different Professor Elm's Training Method printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Unseen Forces #89 (Uncommon).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Professor Elm's Training Method (Unseen Forces #89) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Professor Elm's Training Method from Unseen Forces is worth approximately $17.23 ungraded (near-mint). Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
Is Professor Elm's Training Method rare?
Professor Elm's Training Method is a Uncommon card from Unseen Forces (card #89), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its current blended market value is $17.23 ungraded.