Professor Sycamore (XY 122) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Professor Sycamore is an Uncommon Supporter card from the XY base set, numbered 122. Its clean trainer-focused design and powerful draw effect make it a staple-style utility card for both players and collectors.

Quick Facts

Card Profile

• Card Name: Professor Sycamore
• Set: XY
• Card Number: 122
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Yusuke Ohmura
• Stage: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Types: None (Supporter)
• Evolves From: None
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None
• Rules Text: Discard your hand and draw 7 cards. You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn (before your attack).
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the XY base set (set code: xy1) as card number 122. It is an uncommon Supporter with no HP or attacks, centered entirely on its Supporter effect.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist for this card. Identification is via card number (122), set code (xy1), and Yusuke Ohmura’s artwork.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• Play Notes: The Supporter effect discards your hand and draws seven cards, offering a strong refresh at the cost of hand resources. As with all Supporters, only one may be played per turn before attacking.

Care & Storage Tips

Use a sleeve and store away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain condition and value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• XY Base Set (xy1): The original printing of Professor Sycamore, providing a fundamental Supporter effect that has influenced many decks. This set introduced the card with its clean design and straightforward gameplay utility.

This guide covers the exact printing of Professor Sycamore from the XY set, providing collectors and players with essential information for identification and care.