Bill

Base Set 2 118/130 • common

Set: Base Set 2
Number: 118/130
Rarity: Common
Released: 2000
Market price: $0.35
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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Market

What it's worth

$0.35market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$0.28 – $0.41 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As part of the Base Set 2 expansion, this card serves as a nostalgic touchstone for early competitive play, featuring the classic Bill Trainer card artwork originally seen in the debut Pokémon set. While its common status makes it widely accessible, collectors often value it as a representative piece of the transitional era when Pokémon cards were first being reissued for a growing global audience.

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Card face

What it does

Draw 2 cards.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in early 2000, Base Set 2 was designed by Wizards of the Coast as a way to keep core Pokémon Trading Card Game cards in circulation for players who missed the initial release. It functioned as a consolidation of the original Base Set and Jungle expansion, featuring updated set symbols and a distinctive copyright format. While it was aimed at both casual players and those looking to complete their collections, it is now primarily remembered for its role in the transition period of the TCG's early history.

The 'Bill' trainer card, illustrated by Ken Sugimori, depicts one of the most recognizable characters in the Pokémon franchise. As an early supporter card, it was a staple in competitive decks because it allowed players to draw two cards, providing a consistent way to cycle through a deck. Sugimori's minimalist art style captures the character's signature look, which has remained a hallmark of the franchise's visual identity since the original Game Boy titles.

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