Bill’s Maintenance Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Bill’s Maintenance is an uncommon Trainer card from the Crystal Guardians set, card number 71. It offers a practical addition for players seeking reliable support options.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: ex14-71
• Stage: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Subtypes: Supporter
• Series: ex
• Set Code: ex14
• Pokémon: Bill’s Maintenance
• Rules: 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

Bill’s Maintenance appears exclusively in the Crystal Guardians set as card number 71. It is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and classified as an uncommon Supporter card. No other printings or reprints are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this card. Identification relies on the set code ex14, card number 71, and the unique illustration by Ken Sugimori. The card has no regulation mark and no listed weaknesses or resistances.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• Supporter rules apply: you can play only one Supporter each turn, place it next to your Active Pokémon, and discard it at the end of the turn.
• Effect: if you have any cards in your hand, shuffle 1 of them into your deck, then draw 3 cards—useful for strategic hand management.

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 unique artwork, maintaining its edges and surface is crucial for collectors. Avoid bending or exposure to extreme temperatures.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crystal Guardians (ex14): Bill’s Maintenance debuts as a Supporter card with a tactical hand-refreshing effect. Its artwork by Ken Sugimori adds collectible value, and it holds a unique niche within the ex series. No subsequent sets or variants have been released.