Professor Elm's Lecture #188a 1st Edition Price
Market value · ungraded 1st edition
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1st Edition price history
Latest $19.70 · ▲ 557% since Oct 24 · range $3.00–$19.70
PriceCharting 1st edition raw history, 1 Oct 2024 – 1 Jul 2026 — this printing's own series, not the base printing's.
About the 1st Edition printing
The 1st Edition Professor Elm's Lecture carries the "1st Edition" stamp (a small circular badge on the lower-left of the artwork) and was printed only in the very first run of Lost Thunder. 1st Edition copies are far scarcer than Unlimited and command a large premium — often several times the Unlimited price — so authenticating the stamp and grade is critical.
1st Edition graded prices
Grading a clean 1st edition copy turns roughly $19.68 into about $350 at PSA 10 (~18×). Graded prices are specific to the 1st Edition printing (PriceCharting).
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 1st edition Professor Elm's Lecture #188a worth?
A 1st Edition Professor Elm's Lecture (Lost Thunder #188a) is worth about $19.68 ungraded, based on recent market prices.
How do I identify the 1st Edition Professor Elm's Lecture?
The 1st Edition Professor Elm's Lecture carries the "1st Edition" stamp (a small circular badge on the lower-left of the artwork) and was printed only in the very first run of Lost Thunder. 1st Edition copies are far scarcer than Unlimited and command a large premium — often several times the Unlimited price — so authenticating the stamp and grade is critical..
Is the 1st edition Professor Elm's Lecture worth grading?
A PSA 10 sells for roughly 17.8× this printing's raw price ($350 vs $19.68) — worth weighing against grading fees and the odds of a 10.
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Professor Elm's Lecture (Lost Thunder #188a) 1st Edition — Pokémon market value $19.68 ungraded. Source: CardTrack, https://cardtrack.com/pokemon/card/lost-thunder/professor-elm-s-lecture-188a/1st-edition