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Professor Birch's Observations
- Set
- Primal Clash
- Number
- 159
- Illustrator
- Hitoshi Ariga
Professor Birch's Observations - Primal Clash
Professor Birch's Observations is a Rare Ultra Trainer card from the Primal Clash Pokémon TCG set, released 2014, illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga. It sits at card number 159 in the Primal Clash checklist and the Supporter subtype.
In collector terms, this is of rarity "Rare Ultra". Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $12.49, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Professor Birch's Observations has been printed 2 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#159 in Primal Clash) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
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Other printings of Professor Birch's Observations
Professor Birch's Observations FAQ
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How much is Professor Birch's Observations from Primal Clash worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $12.49. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Professor Birch's Observations?
This printing is of rarity "Rare Ultra" (the card is labeled "Rare Ultra" on the checklist). Professor Birch's Observations has been printed 2 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Professor Birch's Observations?
Hitoshi Ariga illustrated this card. See Hitoshi Ariga'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's Observations released?
The Primal Clash set released in 2014. This specific card (#159 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Professor Birch's Observations?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Primal Clash set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.