Tag: Professor Elm’s Training Method

  • Collector’s Guide: Professor Elm’s Training Method (Unseen Forces #89)

    Professor Elm’s Training Method (Unseen Forces #89) Collectors Guide

    Character Intro

    Professor Elm’s Training Method is an Uncommon Trainer—Supporter—from the Unseen Forces set, numbered 89. It offers a straightforward, reliable Evolution search option for decks in the ex series.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Unseen Forces 89 Uncommon Ken Sugimori
    • Card ID: ex10-89
    • Stage: Supporter
    • Retreat Cost: 0
    • Subtypes: Supporter
    • Series: ex
    • Set Code: ex10
    • Pokémon: Professor Elm’s Training Method
    • Evolves From: None
    • Weaknesses: None
    • Resistances: None

    Key Printings

    This card appears solely in the Unseen Forces set, identified by the set code ex10 and card number 89. It is an uncommon rarity card, making it moderately accessible for collectors focusing on this series.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants for this card. Its unique identifiers include the card ID ex10-89 and the illustrator credit to Ken Sugimori. The card does not feature a regulation mark.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown

    • Supporter rule: You may play only one Supporter per turn. When played, it is placed next to your Active Pokémon and discarded at the end of your turn.
    • Effect: Search your deck for an Evolution card, reveal it to your opponent, and add it to your hand. Then shuffle your deck.

    Care & Storage Tips

    Store in a sleeve and keep away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon status and Ken Sugimori artwork, maintaining mint condition supports both play and collection value.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Unseen Forces (ex10): Introduces Professor Elm’s Training Method as a supportive tool for Evolution strategies. Its straightforward utility and clean design make it a notable inclusion for players and collectors interested in the ex series.

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  • Collector’s Guide: Professor Elm’s Training Method (Dragon Frontiers #79)

    Collector’s Guide: Professor Elm’s Training Method (Dragon Frontiers 79)

    Character Intro

    Professor Elm’s Training Method is an uncommon Trainer card from the Dragon Frontiers set. Numbered 79, this Supporter provides a straightforward deck-search option for Evolution cards, adding functional depth to the set and collection.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Dragon Frontiers 79 Uncommon Ken Sugimori
    • Card ID: ex15-79
    • Stage: Supporter
    • Subtypes: Supporter
    • Retreat Cost: 0
    • Types: None
    • Weaknesses/Resistances: None
    • Evolves From: None

    Key Printings

    This card is printed exclusively in the Dragon Frontiers set (ex15), making it a unique collectible for fans of this series. Its artwork by Ken Sugimori adds notable appeal.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “ex15-79” and the distinctive artwork featuring Professor Elm’s Training Method.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality status: unknown.
    Rules text: “You can play only one Supporter card each turn. When you play this card, put it next to your Active Pokémon. When your turn ends, discard this card. | Search your deck for an Evolution card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.”

    Care & Storage Tips

    Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and unique artwork, maintaining surface and edge integrity helps retain collector value.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Dragon Frontiers (ex15): This set introduced Professor Elm’s Training Method as a Supporter card, emphasizing deck search mechanics for Evolution cards. It stands out for its clean design and strategic utility within the set’s gameplay environment.

    Professor Elm's Training Method

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    Professor Elm's Training Method (Dragon Frontiers) #79