Professor Birch
Emerald · 82/106 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Édition
EmeraldNuméro
82/106
Rareté
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
47
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Professor Birch
Professor Birch is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 82/106 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 Emerald is $0.31 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.28 to a high of $0.28. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $9.51 — approximately 30.7x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $72.70. Over the past 30 days, Professor Birch has increased in value by +10.7%, indicating growing demand among collectors. 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 9 5, PSA 10, PSA 7, PSA 8, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.20 | $0.17 | $0.17 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.31 | $0.28 | $0.28 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.18 | $0.22 | $0.22 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.22 | $0.18 | $0.18 | 0 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.00 | $6.68 | $6.68 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.53 | $6.36 | $6.36 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $20.00 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $9.51 | $9.51 | $9.51 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $43.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.24 | $0.22 | $0.22 | 0 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $72.70 | $72.70 | $72.70 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $5.50 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 2 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $1.44 | $1.44 | $1.44 | 1 |
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 upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. 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.
