Maintenance (XY12-79) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Maintenance is an Uncommon Trainer card from the Evolutions set, numbered 79. Its straightforward design fits the set’s nostalgic theme, offering practical utility without any special abilities or attacks. Collectors appreciate its gameplay role and its place in the set’s lineup.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: xy12-79
• Stage: Item
• Subtypes: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None
• Evolves From: None
• Types: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Maintenance appears in the Evolutions set (set code xy12) of the XY series. It is an Uncommon card illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. No alternate print variants are documented for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for Maintenance xy12-79. The card is identified by its set code xy12 and number 79. The market reference query is “Maintenance Evolutions 79.”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• Rules text: “Shuffle 2 cards from your hand into your deck. (If you can’t shuffle 2 cards into your deck, you can’t play this card.) Then, draw a card. | You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).”

Care & Storage Tips

Store Maintenance in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity, maintaining edge and surface quality helps retain collector value. Avoid bending or exposure to extreme temperatures.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolutions (XY12): Maintenance is featured as a functional Item card supporting hand management. Its inclusion in this nostalgic set adds utility without overshadowing more prominent Pokémon cards. The set focuses on revisiting classic cards with updated artwork and mechanics.