Professor Elm's Training Method
Dragon Frontiers · 79/101 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Zestaw
Dragon FrontiersNumer
79/101
Rzadkość
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
71
Last Updated
Mar 12, 2026
About Professor Elm's Training Method
Professor Elm's Training Method is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 79/101 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Professor Elm's Training Method Price Analysis
The current market price for Professor Elm's Training Method from Dragon Frontiers is $0.55 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.53 to a high of $0.53. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $287.50 — approximately 522.7x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $28.25. Over the past 30 days, Professor Elm's Training Method has increased in value by +14.6%, indicating growing demand among collectors. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 71 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Professor Elm's Training Method
Professional grading is available for Professor Elm's Training Method and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 8 5, CGC 9, PSA 10, PSA 6, PSA 8, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $1.99 | $1.47 | $1.47 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.30 | $0.28 | $0.28 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.32 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.55 | $0.53 | $0.53 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.39 | $0.20 | $0.25 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.32 | $0.15 | $0.50 | 12 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.66 | $1.66 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $287.50 | $145.00 | $145.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $28.25 | $22.50 | $34.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $7.36 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 6 |
Is Professor Elm's Training Method a Good Investment?
Uncommon cards like Professor Elm's Training Method typically hold steady value as part of complete set collections rather than as standalone investment pieces. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
