Professor Birch
Ruby and Sapphire · 89/109 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Number
89/109
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
50
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Professor Birch
Professor Birch is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 89/109 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Professor Birch Price Analysis
The current market price for Professor Birch from Ruby and Sapphire is $0.37 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.40 to a high of $0.40. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $18.00. The card has seen a -7.5% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. Trading activity for this specific card is limited, so prices may fluctuate more between individual sales.
Grading Professor Birch
Professional grading is available for Professor Birch and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 10, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, CGC 9 5, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.25 | $0.15 | $0.15 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.25 | $0.27 | $0.27 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.37 | $0.40 | $0.40 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.30 | $0.22 | $0.30 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.23 | $1.60 | $1.60 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $5.50 | $11.17 | $15.50 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $7.59 | $7.59 | $7.59 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $5.50 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $8.09 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.85 | $1.92 | $1.92 | 9 |
Is Professor Birch a Good Investment?
Uncommon cards like Professor Birch typically hold steady value as part of complete set collections rather than as standalone investment pieces. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
