Professor Birch 82 / 106 Pokemon Card from Emerald Set

About the Professor Birch Trainer Card

Professor Birch is a Supporter Trainer card from the Emerald set, part of the EX series. It carries the collector number 82/106 and is classified as Uncommon. The Emerald set was released on May 1, 2005.

Professor Birch Trainer Card Details

Card name: Professor Birch

Card number: 82/106

Set: Emerald

Series: EX

Rarity: Uncommon

Card type: Trainer (Supporter)

Artist: Ken Sugimori

Release date: May 1, 2005

Why Collect the Professor Birch Trainer Card?

Professor Birch is most often collected as part of a complete Emerald set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Professor Birch Trainer Card

Professor Birch was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Professor Birch Trainer Card

The current aggregated market price for Professor Birch is about $8.96. Recent listings range from roughly $4.12 (low) to $99.90 (high), with a mid-point near $8.88. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Emerald set has a median card value near $31.51 and an average near $60.42, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +73% over the last 7 days and +73% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Emerald set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Professor Birch Trainer Card

Whether Professor Birch is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

How Rare Is the Professor Birch Trainer Card?

As an Uncommon card, Professor Birch sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.

Other Printings of Professor Birch

Professor Birch appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Ruby & Sapphire 89 (around $3.54) and Power Keepers 80 (around $3.28).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Professor Birch Trainer Card

The Professor Birch trainer card is a Uncommon card from the Emerald set (EX series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Emerald set. Its current aggregated market price is about $8.96; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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