Professor Elm's Training Method Price Guide
Pokémon · Expedition Base Set · 148/165 · Uncommon · Released 2002
Professor Elm's Training Method (Expedition Base Set 148/165) is currently worth $2.29 raw (near mint) and $40.56 in PSA 10 (as of Aug 10, 2026). Values come from real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex) and are refreshed daily. Grading is the single biggest value lever — check the raw-to-PSA-10 gap below, then scan your copy to see if its centering makes the grade.
normal prices
Raw (ungraded)
| NM | $2.29 |
| LP | $1.51 |
| MP | $1.05 |
| HP | $0.60 |
| DM | $0.58 |
Graded — grade ladder
| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $40.56 | $60.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $10.00 |
| 9 | $22.00 | $11.03 |
| 8.5 | — | $9.99 |
| 8 | — | $8.56 |
| 6 | — | $7.96 |
Last updated 2026-08-10 · Source: real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex)
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reverseHolofoil prices
Raw (ungraded)
| NM | $47.00 |
| LP | $28.70 |
| MP | $20.51 |
| HP | $13.98 |
| DM | $6.71 |
Graded — grade ladder
| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $165 | — |
| 9 | $15.00 | $24.45 |
| 8.5 | — | $11.00 |
| 8 | $32.85 | — |
| 7 | $7.00 | — |
| 6 | $50.00 | — |
Last updated 2026-08-10 · Source: real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex)
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chrisFulop prices
Raw (ungraded)
| NM | $3.36 |
| LP | $1.12 |
| DM | $4.95 |
Graded — grade ladder
No graded sales recorded yet.
Last updated 2026-08-10 · Source: real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex)
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kevinNguyen prices
Raw (ungraded)
| NM | $0.96 |
| LP | $3.55 |
| MP | $1.45 |
| HP | $0.42 |
| DM | $0.79 |
Graded — grade ladder
No graded sales recorded yet.
Last updated 2026-08-10 · Source: real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex)
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reedWeichler prices
Raw (ungraded)
| NM | $4.85 |
| LP | $1.30 |
| MP | $0.99 |
| HP | $0.64 |
Graded — grade ladder
No graded sales recorded yet.
Last updated 2026-08-10 · Source: real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex)
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Is it worth grading?
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Professor Elm's Training Method brings $40.56 versus $2.29 raw — a $38.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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Professor Elm's Training Method — frequently asked
How much is Professor Elm's Training Method (Expedition Base Set) worth?
As of Aug 10, 2026, Professor Elm's Training Method (Expedition Base Set): an ungraded near-mint copy sells for about $2.29, a PSA 10 sells for about $40.56, a PSA 9 for about $22.00. Values come from real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex) and are refreshed daily.
How much is a PSA 10 Professor Elm's Training Method worth?
As of Aug 10, 2026, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Professor Elm's Training Method (Expedition Base Set) sells for about $40.56, compared with $2.29 for a raw near-mint copy.
Is Professor Elm's Training Method worth grading?
A PSA 10 Professor Elm's Training Method brings $40.56 versus $2.29 raw — a $38.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
Where do these Pokémon card prices come from?
Prices are real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex), refreshed daily. Raw values reflect near-mint (NM) ungraded copies; graded values are per grading company and grade.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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