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Professor Birch
Ruby & Sapphire 89/109 • uncommon
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Number
- 89/109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2003
- Market price
- $0.45
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
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.
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Where it came from
Professor Birch was released in 2003 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Ruby & Sapphire expansion, which served as the inaugural set for the third generation of the franchise. The card was designed to reflect the transition to the Hoenn region, featuring the region’s signature professor who tasks players with choosing their starting partner. This set marked a significant shift in card aesthetics, introducing the iconic layout that would define the TCG for years to come.
The artwork for this card was provided by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer for the Pokémon series. Sugimori’s illustration style focused on clear, expressive character work that mirrored his official character art from the Ruby and Sapphire video games. As an uncommon Trainer card, it was widely integrated into competitive decks of the era due to its practical utility, remaining a staple piece of memorabilia for those who experienced the transition to the Game Boy Advance era of the franchise.
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