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Professor Birch's Observations - Primal Clash (#159)
- 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 2015, 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". The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $19.40. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.
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.
CIV 75Strong
Strong market heat, grading upside. Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
PSA 10 premium over raw NM.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Price references USD
Card record updated 2026-10-31. 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 13 active listings · updated 1286m ago
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Market price history
Sale History 241 sales · since 2021-02-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $12.00 | ||
| RAW | $10.78 | ||
| RAW | $10.32 | ||
| RAW | $11.35 | ||
| RAW | $11.35 | ||
| RAW | $11.44 | ||
| RAW | $9.70 | ||
| RAW | $11.13 | ||
| RAW | $10.09 | ||
| RAW | $9.81 | ||
| RAW | $7.95 | ||
| RAW | $8.99 | ||
| RAW | $8.93 | ||
| RAW | $7.42 | ||
| RAW | $6.99 | ||
| RAW | $7.21 | ||
| RAW | $7.22 | ||
| RAW | $6.65 | ||
| PSA 7 | $8.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $9.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $28.99 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $32.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $125.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.49 | ||
| RAW | $6.65 | ||
| PSA 7 | $8.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $9.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $28.99 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $32.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $125.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.65 | ||
| RAW | $6.39 | ||
| PSA 7 | $8.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $9.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $24.86 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $27.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $125.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.39 | ||
| RAW | $6.92 | ||
| PSA 7 | $8.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $9.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $24.86 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $27.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $125.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.92 | ||
| RAW | $6.99 | ||
| PSA 7 | $8.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $9.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $24.86 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $27.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $125.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.99 | ||
| RAW | $5.59 | ||
| PSA 7 | $11.52 | ||
| PSA 8 | $12.90 | ||
| PSA 9 | $24.86 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $27.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $125.00 | ||
| RAW | $5.59 | ||
| RAW | $6.50 | ||
| PSA 7 | $11.52 | ||
| PSA 8 | $12.90 | ||
| PSA 9 | $24.39 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $27.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $125.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.50 | ||
| RAW | $8.11 | ||
| PSA 7 | $11.52 | ||
| PSA 8 | $18.17 | ||
| PSA 9 | $24.86 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $27.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $125.00 | ||
| RAW | $8.11 | ||
| RAW | $8.39 | ||
| PSA 7 | $11.52 | ||
| PSA 8 | $17.68 | ||
| PSA 9 | $24.86 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $27.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $125.00 | ||
| RAW | $8.39 | ||
| RAW | $6.97 | ||
| PSA 7 | $11.52 | ||
| PSA 8 | $17.24 | ||
| PSA 9 | $24.86 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $27.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $125.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.97 | ||
| RAW | $8.25 | ||
| PSA 7 | $11.52 | ||
| PSA 8 | $18.20 | ||
| PSA 9 | $24.86 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $27.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $125.00 | ||
| RAW | $8.25 | ||
| RAW | $6.36 | ||
| PSA 7 | $11.52 | ||
| PSA 8 | $18.20 | ||
| PSA 9 | $24.86 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $27.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $125.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.36 | ||
| RAW | $7.98 | ||
| PSA 7 | $11.52 | ||
| PSA 8 | $17.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $24.86 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $27.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $125.00 | ||
| RAW | $7.98 | ||
| RAW | $7.21 | ||
| PSA 8 | $17.52 | ||
| PSA 9 | $24.74 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $27.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $125.00 | ||
| RAW | $7.21 | ||
| RAW | $7.55 | ||
| PSA 8 | $16.89 | ||
| PSA 9 | $22.99 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $25.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $125.00 | ||
| RAW | $7.55 | ||
| RAW | $6.21 | ||
| PSA 8 | $15.61 | ||
| PSA 9 | $22.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $506.50 | ||
| RAW | $6.21 | ||
| RAW | $6.21 | ||
| PSA 8 | $18.30 | ||
| PSA 9 | $22.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $506.50 | ||
| RAW | $6.21 | ||
| RAW | $6.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $18.26 | ||
| PSA 9 | $22.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $506.50 | ||
| RAW | $6.00 | ||
| RAW | $5.44 | ||
| PSA 8 | $18.16 | ||
| PSA 9 | $22.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $506.50 | ||
| RAW | $5.44 | ||
| RAW | $6.52 | ||
| PSA 8 | $18.64 | ||
| PSA 9 | $30.07 | ||
| PSA 10 | $506.50 | ||
| RAW | $6.52 | ||
| RAW | $6.08 | ||
| PSA 8 | $15.47 | ||
| PSA 9 | $33.20 | ||
| PSA 10 | $125.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.08 | ||
| RAW | $4.08 | ||
| PSA 8 | $19.80 | ||
| PSA 9 | $32.16 | ||
| PSA 10 | $125.00 | ||
| RAW | $4.08 | ||
| RAW | $5.51 | ||
| PSA 8 | $15.48 | ||
| PSA 9 | $32.16 | ||
| PSA 10 | $125.00 | ||
| RAW | $5.51 | ||
| RAW | $6.99 | ||
| PSA 8 | $15.18 | ||
| PSA 9 | $26.91 | ||
| PSA 10 | $305.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.99 | ||
| RAW | $5.96 | ||
| PSA 8 | $15.18 | ||
| PSA 9 | $25.89 | ||
| PSA 10 | $305.00 | ||
| RAW | $5.96 | ||
| RAW | $6.16 | ||
| PSA 8 | $15.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $27.36 | ||
| PSA 10 | $305.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.16 | ||
| RAW | $6.12 | ||
| PSA 9 | $27.34 | ||
| PSA 10 | $305.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.12 | ||
| RAW | $6.43 | ||
| PSA 9 | $32.83 | ||
| PSA 10 | $305.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.43 | ||
| RAW | $5.04 | ||
| PSA 9 | $34.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $305.00 | ||
| RAW | $5.04 | ||
| RAW | $4.44 | ||
| PSA 9 | $34.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $305.00 | ||
| RAW | $4.44 | ||
| RAW | $4.87 | ||
| PSA 9 | $34.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $66.63 | ||
| RAW | $4.87 | ||
| RAW | $4.52 | ||
| PSA 9 | $40.61 | ||
| PSA 10 | $72.73 | ||
| RAW | $4.52 | ||
| RAW | $5.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $44.95 | ||
| PSA 10 | $54.95 | ||
| RAW | $5.00 | ||
| RAW | $4.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $35.02 | ||
| PSA 10 | $51.99 | ||
| RAW | $4.99 | ||
| RAW | $4.81 | ||
| PSA 9 | $47.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $50.52 | ||
| RAW | $4.81 | ||
| RAW | $5.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $47.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $55.96 | ||
| RAW | $5.50 | ||
| RAW | $6.24 | ||
| PSA 9 | $27.12 | ||
| PSA 10 | $58.44 | ||
| RAW | $6.24 | ||
| RAW | $6.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $28.82 | ||
| PSA 10 | $61.28 | ||
| RAW | $6.99 | ||
| RAW | $7.49 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.56 | ||
| PSA 10 | $62.52 | ||
| RAW | $7.49 | ||
| RAW | $8.00 | ||
| RAW | $8.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.87 | ||
| RAW | $6.87 | ||
| RAW | $7.54 | ||
| RAW | $7.54 | ||
| RAW | $7.25 | ||
| RAW | $7.25 | ||
| RAW | $6.59 | ||
| RAW | $6.59 | ||
| RAW | $7.50 | ||
| RAW | $7.50 | ||
| RAW | $6.99 | ||
| RAW | $6.99 |
Other printings of Professor Birch's Observations
Professor Birch's Observations FAQ
Pricing and details from this card's stored record.
How much is Professor Birch's Observations from Primal Clash worth?
The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $19.40. Card record updated 2026-10-31. 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'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 2015, so this card (#159 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Professor Birch's Observations?
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's Observations 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.