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Bill's Maintenance
Expedition Base Set 137/165 • uncommon
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Number
- 137/165
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2002
- Market price
- $0.69
- 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
Bill's Maintenance was released in the 2002 Pokémon Expedition Base Set, which marked a significant transition in the trading card game's history. As the first set to utilize the e-Reader technology, these cards featured a distinctive dot-code strip along the left or bottom edges. This technical integration allowed players to scan cards into a Game Boy Advance, unlocking various mini-games, Pokédex entries, or gameplay enhancements, reflecting the era's push to bridge physical collectibles with digital gaming experiences.
The card artwork and layout followed the refreshed design language introduced by Media Factory and The Pokémon Company for the e-Card era. While the set received mixed reactions from collectors at the time due to the altered card borders and the specialized hardware requirements of the e-Reader, it remains a notable chapter in the game's evolution. The design sought to modernize the aesthetic of the Trainer cards while maintaining the functional clarity required for competitive play.
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