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Bill's Maintenance
Crystal Guardians 71/100 • uncommon
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Number
- 71/100
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2006
- Market price
- $0.36
- 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 Crystal Guardians expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in 2006. As an uncommon trainer card, it reflects the game's shift toward incorporating legacy characters from the early Generation I titles into the evolving mechanics of the EX series. The card was designed to provide players with a situational resource management tool, allowing them to shuffle two cards from their hand back into their deck to draw three new cards, emphasizing the strategic deck cycling popular during that competitive era.
The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, whose distinctive, clean illustration style defines the visual identity of the franchise. By depicting the character Bill within the context of the Crystal Guardians set—which focused on the Delta Species and the unique aesthetics of Holon—the design bridges the gap between classic Kanto nostalgia and the experimental thematic landscape of the mid-2000s. It remains a notable example of Sugimori’s ability to modernize iconic trainers for contemporary gameplay requirements.
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