Question 1

What is the current market value of Professor Birch #89?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Professor Birch (Ruby & Sapphire) sits near $0.27. Its 7-day trend is negative at 28.9%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($0.38) by 29.2%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.25 to $0.45 (74% spread), a high-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Professor Birch #89 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Week-over-week movement is negative (28.9%); this leaves value 40% under the 90-day peak. With a 74% 90-day spread ($0.25-$0.45), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($0.38), the card is trading 29.2% lower. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Professor Birch #89 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2003, Ruby & Sapphire introduced this print of Professor Birch. Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Uncommon. Card subtype classification is Supporter. The card text reads: 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

Other Professor printings create a useful comparison set for Professor Birch. This comparison sample includes 2 alternatives across 2 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.23 to $0.24 (4% spread). The current card sits +15% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.23. Notable alternatives include Professor Birch #80 (Power Keepers) at $0.24 and Professor Birch #82 (Emerald) at $0.23.

Question 5

What set is Professor Birch #89 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Ruby & Sapphire was released in 2003. It belongs to the EX series. With 109 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 23 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Ruby & Sapphire checklist, Professor Birch occupies position #89 as a Uncommon card.

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