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Professor Elm's Training Method
#49/128 in Base Expansion Pack, Uncommon, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
- Card number
- #49/128
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- December 1, 2001
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Original name
- ウツギはかせの育てかた
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Collector Notes
Professor Elm's Training Method
Professor Elm's Training Method appears in the Japanese print of Base Expansion Pack, released on December 1, 2001. Professor Elm's Training Method is a uncommon rarity. The Base Expansion Pack set contains 128 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Ken Sugimori.
Collector Insights
Professor Elm's Training Method is a Supporter card from the Base Expansion Pack, released on December 1, 2001. It is numbered 49 and classified as Uncommon rarity. The card was illustrated by artist Ken Sugimori. Its flavor text describes a strategy where a player searches their deck for an Evolution card, reveals it to their opponent, and places it into their hand before shuffling their deck. The card does not feature any attacks or specific HP values. It serves as a gameplay mechanic related to deck manipulation and card interaction. The design emphasizes a training or instructional theme, aligning with its name and functional purpose. This card is part of the original Base Set expansion, reflecting early Pokémon TCG mechanics.
Search your deck for an Evolution card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
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