Bill's Maintenance

Expedition Base Set 137/165 • uncommon

Set: Expedition Base Set
Number: 137/165
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2002
Market price: $0.73

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$0.73market price via TCGplayer · Aug 6, 2026$0.59 – $0.73 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Part of the 2002 Expedition expansion, this card introduced the E-Reader functionality that allowed players to scan dot-codes to access digital minigames or Pokédex entries. As an uncommon trainer card from a pivotal era that transitioned the game toward more complex mechanics, it remains a nostalgic touchstone for collectors interested in the technological experimentation of early 2000s trading cards.

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What it does

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Provenance

Where it came from

Bill's Maintenance was released in the 2002 Pokémon Expedition Base Set, which marked a significant transition in the trading card game's history. As the first set to utilize the e-Reader technology, these cards featured a distinctive dot-code strip along the left or bottom edges. This technical integration allowed players to scan cards into a Game Boy Advance, unlocking various mini-games, Pokédex entries, or gameplay enhancements, reflecting the era's push to bridge physical collectibles with digital gaming experiences.

The card artwork and layout followed the refreshed design language introduced by Media Factory and The Pokémon Company for the e-Card era. While the set received mixed reactions from collectors at the time due to the altered card borders and the specialized hardware requirements of the e-Reader, it remains a notable chapter in the game's evolution. The design sought to modernize the aesthetic of the Trainer cards while maintaining the functional clarity required for competitive play.

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