Professor Birch - Emerald (#82)
- Set
- Emerald
- Number
- 82
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
Professor Birch - Emerald
Professor Birch is a Uncommon Trainer card from the Emerald Pokémon TCG set, released 2005, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number 82 in the Emerald checklist and the Supporter subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $10.48. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.
Professor Birch has been printed 3 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#82 in Emerald) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 40Average
Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Price references USD
Card record updated 2026-10-30. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 7373m ago
![Professor Birch EX Emerald - 82/106] LP on eBay](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/oOUAAeSw51Jq1ViS/s-l225.jpg)
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Market price history
Sale History 62 sales · since 2021-03-01
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Other printings of Professor Birch
Professor Birch FAQ
Pricing and details from this card's stored record.
How much is Professor Birch from Emerald worth?
The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $10.48. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-30. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.
How rare is Professor Birch?
This printing is an uncommon card (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Professor Birch has been printed 3 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Professor Birch?
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. See Ken Sugimori's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Professor Birch released?
The Emerald set released in 2005, so this card (#82 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Professor Birch?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is Professor Birch legal in Standard format?
Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.