Bill’s Maintenance (ex6-87) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Bill’s Maintenance is an uncommon Supporter Trainer card from the FireRed LeafGreen set, numbered 87. It provides simple, reliable hand management and complements the set’s classic aesthetic.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: ex6-87
• Stage: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Subtypes: Supporter
• Types: None
• Evolves From: None
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Rules Text: 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. If you have any cards in your hand, shuffle 1 of them into your deck, then draw 3 cards.

Key Printings

Printed solely in FireRed LeafGreen (ex6) and identified by number 87, this card features classic Ken Sugimori artwork—an appealing choice for collectors who favor original Pokémon art styles.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist for Bill’s Maintenance. Its unique identifier is ex6-87, and it is classified as an uncommon rarity Supporter card within the ex series.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• As a Supporter, it can be played only once per turn.
• Effect: shuffle 1 card from your hand into your deck, then draw 3 cards.
• Use it to refresh a clunky hand, recycle an unneeded card, or dig for key pieces while preserving deck resources.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve and keep away from sunlight and moisture. As an uncommon with a classic illustration, preserving edges and color saturation helps maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• FireRed LeafGreen (ex6): Bill’s Maintenance debuts as a Supporter with a hand management effect that aligns with the set’s strategic focus and showcases Ken Sugimori’s iconic artwork style. No other printings or variants are known beyond this set.