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
Professor Elm's Lecture (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Professor Elm's Lecture (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #102/095 of the SM8: Super-Burst Impact set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Professor Elm's Lecture (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Professor Elm's Lecture (Japanese) (Rare, SM8: Super-Burst Impact #102/095) changes hands at roughly $77.00, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $77.00, whereas a Moderately Played one slides to around $50.00. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Professor Elm's Lecture (Japanese) is valued near $204.21 — about 2.7x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Professor Elm's Lecture (Japanese): Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Professor Elm's Lecture (Japanese) sits around $204.21 — roughly 2.7x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
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 |
Collector Outlook for Professor Elm's Lecture (Japanese)
Professor Elm's Lecture (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Professor Elm's Lecture (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
