Professor Birch Ruby & Sapphire #89
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Professor Birch is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Ruby & Sapphire (#89), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It's a Supporter Trainer card. Its current blended market value is $3.55 ungraded. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 8pop 12 | $5$4–$5 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
No recent sold listings tracked.
Population across graders
Only 3% of 31 PSA-graded Professor Birch copies are a gem-mint 10 (1 of 31) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (6 grades)
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.04 grading fee → 1.3× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 8 | $4.50 | $70.04 | −$69 | 1.3× |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
1% spreadCurrently 1% cheaper on TCGplayer than PriceCharting. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
87% cheaper than the USCard text
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.
Card details
Other Professor Birch cards
There are 3 different Professor Birch printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Ruby & Sapphire #89 (Uncommon).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Professor Birch (Ruby & Sapphire #89) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Professor Birch from Ruby & Sapphire is worth approximately $3.55 ungraded (near-mint). Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
Is Professor Birch rare?
Professor Birch is a Uncommon card from Ruby & Sapphire (card #89), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its current blended market value is $3.55 ungraded.