Professor Birch [Program 2005] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This Program 2005 copy is a special-stamped version of Professor Birch from EX Emerald, tying a humble draw Supporter to one of the ex-era’s collectible league and promotional variants.
Artist
Professor Birch was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives this card an especially authentic connection to Hoenn’s in-game visual identity.
In-Game
Birch is the Hoenn professor who famously gets chased by a wild Poochyena in Ruby and Sapphire or Zigzagoon in Emerald, making him one of the most memorable first-meeting professors in the games.
Card History
Professor Birch first appeared in the anime in a flashback during "Johto Photo Finish," where Harrison says Birch inspired his journey, giving the character cross-generational significance just before the Hoenn era began onscreen.
Set Lore
EX Emerald released on May 9, 2005, and this Birch reprint sits inside a set that helped define the late ex era with Hoenn stars like Rayquaza, Kyogre, Groudon, and Deoxys sharing the checklist.
Card Reference
About Professor Birch [Program 2005] (Pokemon Emerald #82)
Professor Birch [Program 2005] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Emerald set, card number 82. This card is printed in English, belongs to the EX Series era, and was released in 2005. The current market price is $61.35, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
What is the current market price of Professor Birch [Program 2005] from Pokemon Emerald #82?
The current market price of Professor Birch [Program 2005] is $61.35. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Professor Birch [Program 2005] from?
Professor Birch [Program 2005] is from the Pokemon Emerald set, card number 82, released in 2005.
Is Professor Birch [Program 2005] worth grading?
Whether Professor Birch [Program 2005] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Professor Birch [Program 2005]?
You can buy or sell Professor Birch [Program 2005] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
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