Question 1

What is the current market value of Professor Birch #82?

Accepted Answer

Professor Birch (Emerald) is presently valued at about $0.24 in raw condition. Over the last 7 days it declined 50.0%. That is close to the 30-day average of $0.24. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.17 and a peak around $0.29 (50% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Professor Birch #82 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: The market retraced 50.0% this week, and current pricing sits 17% below its recent high watermark. With a 50% 90-day spread ($0.17-$0.29), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.24), pricing is near equilibrium. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Professor Birch #82 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Professor Birch appears in Emerald, released in 2005. Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Uncommon. This print is categorized under the Supporter subtype. Printed card effect: You can play only one Supporter card each turn. When you play this card, put it next to your Active Pokémon. When your turn ends, discard this card. Draw cards from your deck until you have 6 cards in your hand. No explicit attack names are available in the loaded card metadata. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Professor cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Professor Birch often benchmark it against other Professor cards. The current sample spans 2 comparable cards from 2 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.24-$0.33, a 38% band. Against the sample mean of $0.29, this card is -16%. Notable alternatives include Professor Birch #89 (Ruby & Sapphire) at $0.33 and Professor Birch #80 (Power Keepers) at $0.24.

Question 5

What set is Professor Birch #82 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Emerald entered circulation in 2005. It belongs to the EX series. The checklist contains 107 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 21 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Emerald checklist, Professor Birch occupies position #82 as a Uncommon card.

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