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Professor Birch
#89/109 in Ruby & Sapphire, Uncommon, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
- Card number
- #89/109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Language
- English
- Release date
- July 1, 2003
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
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Collector Notes
Professor Birch
Professor Birch appears in the English print of Ruby & Sapphire, released on July 1, 2003. Professor Birch is a uncommon rarity. The Ruby & Sapphire set contains 109 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Ken Sugimori.
Collector Insights
Professor Birch is a Trainer card from the EX series, featured in the Ruby & Sapphire set released on July 1, 2003. The card is designed as a Supporter type, with no HP value listed and no associated attacks or abilities. It is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and carries an Uncommon rarity designation. The card’s rules specify that players can only play one Supporter card per turn, placing it adjacent to their Active Pokémon during gameplay. When the turn concludes, the card must be discarded, emphasizing its temporary nature. Additionally, the card instructs players to draw cards from their deck until their hand contains six cards, enhancing their resource management. The absence of weaknesses, resistances, or retreat costs indicates it operates without defensive or strategic modifiers in play. This card serves as a utility tool for players seeking to optimize their hand size during a game.
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