Maxie’s Hidden Ball Trick Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Maxie’s Hidden Ball Trick is an Uncommon Trainer—Supporter—from the Primal Clash set. It carries number 133 in the collection and adds a strategic, timing-based element to gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Card Number: 133
• Set: Primal Clash (XY series)
• Card Type: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Image:

Key Printings

This card is known only from its original printing in the Primal Clash set (xy5). It does not evolve from any Pokémon and has no attacks or abilities, focusing solely on its Supporter effect.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for Maxie’s Hidden Ball Trick. It is identified by its set code “xy5-133” and the unique Supporter subtype. The card’s rarity is Uncommon, and it carries no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Rules: You can play this card only when it is the last card in your hand. Put a Fighting Pokémon from your discard pile onto your Bench. Then, draw 5 cards. You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn (before your attack).

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and detailed Ken Sugimori illustration, maintaining mint condition will help retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Primal Clash (xy5): The sole set featuring Maxie’s Hidden Ball Trick, this card adds strategic depth by enabling recovery of Fighting Pokémon from the discard pile while refreshing the player’s hand. No other sets or reprints are known.