Pokémon TCG card · Item
Letter of Encouragement
Letter of Encouragement has 6 printings across 4 sets on TCGplayer (3 English and 3 Japanese). Prices run from $0.08 to $0.53. The cheapest is Letter of Encouragement at $0.08 and the most valuable is Letter of Encouragement (Mirror Holofoil) at $0.53. The most traded printing over the last 30 days is Letter of Encouragement, with 67 copies sold.
TCGplayer market prices as of 2026-10-20. Updated nightly.
Card text
Item
You can use this card only if any of your Pokémon were Knocked Out during your opponent’s last turn.
Search your deck for up to 3 Basic Energy cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
You may play any number of Item cards during your turn.
English printings (3)
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| Printing | Set | Rarity | Finish | Market | Sold 30d | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letter of Encouragement 189/197 | Obsidian Flames | Uncommon | Normal | $0.19 | 67 | Buy |
| Letter of Encouragement 189/197 | Obsidian Flames | Uncommon | Reverse Holofoil | $0.31 | 40 | Buy |
| Letter of Encouragement - 189/197 | Prize Pack Series Cards | Uncommon | Normal | $0.14 | 4 | Buy |
| Letter of Encouragement 100/108 Japanese | Ruler of the Black Flame | Uncommon | Normal | $0.14 | 1 | Buy |
| Letter of Encouragement (Mirror Holofoil) 162/190 Japanese | SV4a: Shiny Treasure ex | None | Holofoil | $0.53 | 3 | Buy |
| Letter of Encouragement 162/190 Japanese | SV4a: Shiny Treasure ex | None | Normal | $0.08 | 2 | Buy |
Quick answers
How much is Letter of Encouragement worth?
As of October 20, 2026, TCGplayer market prices for Letter of Encouragement run from $0.08 to $0.53, depending on the printing. The cheapest is Letter of Encouragement at $0.08 and the most valuable is Letter of Encouragement (Mirror Holofoil) at $0.53.
How many Letter of Encouragement cards are there?
Letter of Encouragement has 6 printings across 4 sets on TCGplayer (3 English and 3 Japanese).
Which Letter of Encouragement card sells the most?
The most traded printing over the last 30 days is Letter of Encouragement, with 67 copies sold.
About this page
Prices are TCGplayer market prices, refreshed nightly. Sold counts are TCGplayer completed sales over the trailing 30 days. Japanese rows come from TCGplayer's Pokemon Japan catalog and use the English card name. Card images and Buy buttons open TCGplayer through our affiliate link; printing names open our own price history pages. Not financial advice.