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Professor Birch's Observations
Pokemon Primal Clash•#159
XY•2015
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Professor Birch's Observations Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
In-Game
Professor Birch is the Hoenn professor who famously gets chased by a wild Pokémon at the start of Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire, making this Supporter card a direct nod to one of the franchise’s most memorable game openings.
Card History
Professor Birch’s anime debut is tied to the franchise’s transition into Hoenn, as "Johto Photo Finish" has Harrison point Ash toward Birch and the Hoenn region right after the Silver Conference.
Set Lore
Professor Birch’s Observations appears in XY—Primal Clash, a set based on Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, which makes Birch especially fitting as one of the full-art Supporters spotlighting Hoenn’s story and characters.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga, a cartoonist and illustrator who began contributing to the Pokémon TCG in 2015 and also worked on Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, and Moon.
Card History
Primal Clash gave Professor Birch’s Observations both a regular set card and a full-art Ultra Rare version, letting collectors chase the same Hoenn Supporter in two very different presentation styles within one expansion.
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About Professor Birch's Observations
Professor Birch's Observations is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Primal Clash set, card number 159, illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga. This card has a Ultra Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the XY era, and was released in 2015. The current market price is $14.37, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Primal Clash
- Card Number
- #159
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Artist
- Hitoshi Ariga
- Release Year
- 2015
- Language
- English
- Era
- XY
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What is the current market price of Professor Birch's Observations?
The current market price of Professor Birch's Observations is $14.37. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Professor Birch's Observations from?
Professor Birch's Observations is from the Pokemon Primal Clash set, card number 159, released in 2015.
Is Professor Birch's Observations worth grading?
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How can I buy or sell Professor Birch's Observations?
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