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Professor Elm’s Lecture card from the Lost Thunder set
Illustration by Hideki Ishikawa. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Supporter

Professor Elm’s Lecture

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A powerful supporter card that lets you quickly find small Pokemon from your deck.

SupporterBeginner to play

What this card does

You look at the top cards of your deck to find up to three Pokemon with 60 HP or less.

You take those specific Pokemon into your hand and then shuffle the rest of your deck back in.

What it does

Professor Elm’s Lecture

Search your deck for up to 3 Pokémon with 60 HP or less, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

This card acts like a targeted search tool for your collection. It allows you to bypass random draws and grab exactly the small Pokemon you need to start playing.

Which deck it belongs in

It fits best in decks that rely on many weak or basic Pokemon to build up resources quickly. You will use it often to set up your board in the early turns.

Strengths
  • Fast setup
  • Targeted search
  • Uncommon rarity
Watch out for
  • Only finds weak Pokemon
  • Shuffles deck after use
Pro tip

Use this when you need a specific low HP Pokemon to evolve or attack immediately.

Good to know

Professor Elm is a respected researcher who studies Pokemon behaviour and ecology in the Johto region.

Note for the parent

Your child will likely use this card to find specific pieces for their strategy rather than just any random card.

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