Pokémon TCG: Maintenance #83 PSA 8 - Base

Pokémon TCG Maintenance #83 Base Set PSA 8 – Graded Trainer card from 1999

For collectors of vintage Pokémon cards and enthusiasts of the WOTC era, this is a classic piece of history: Pokémon TCG Maintenance #83/102 from the original Base Set (1999), professionally graded at PSA 8 (Near Mint–Mint). Maintenance is a Trainer card that has been around since the beginning, and here you get it encapsulated in PSA’s official slab — ready for the collection.

About Maintenance #83 from the Base Set

Maintenance #83/102 is a Trainer card from the first set of Pokémon cards released in the West by Wizards of the Coast. The card is illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. In play, Maintenance functions as a classic support card: you can exchange cards from your hand to draw a new one, making it a utility card rather than a chase card. Although it is not among the most sought-after Base Set hits, it is an important piece for collectors who want to complete their Base Set or build a complete graded Trainer run.

PSA 8 – Condition and grading

This example has been professionally graded by PSA and received the grade PSA 8, corresponding to Near Mint–Mint. This means the card appears in above-average condition with only light signs of wear—e.g., minimal corner or edge wear, but no major defects. The card is encapsulated in PSA’s ultrasonic-sealed plastic slab, which both protects and documents its condition for posterity.

• Set: Base Set (1999, WOTC-era)
• Card number: 83/102
• Type: Trainer (later Item)
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• Grading: PSA 8 (Near Mint–Mint)
• Format: 1 pc. graded single card in PSA slab
• Language: Not specified (cannot be confirmed without a slab image)

Collector's perspective and related options

Maintenance from the Base Set is especially interesting to collectors who focus on complete sets or specialize in Graded cards. While it isn't a top hit, it has its place in any Base Set Trainer collection—not least because of its iconic artwork and status as part of the beginning of Pokémon TCG. If you're considering expanding your collection further, you can find more Pokémon cards or supplement with Accessories such as storage solutions for your slabs.

This product includes one PSA 8-graded Maintenance #83 Base Set card. No additional cards or accessories are included.