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Onix
Base 56/102 • common
- Set
- Base
- Number
- 56/102
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Market price
- $0.95
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
During your opponent's next turn, whenever 30 or less damage is done to Onix (after applying Weakness and Resistance), prevent that damage. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)
As it grows, the stone portions of its body harden to become similar to a diamond, though colored black.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Onix card (56/102) was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Base Set, which first debuted in Japan in 1996 before its international release in 1999. Created by Media Factory and designed by game developer Game Freak, the set was intended to bridge the digital experience of the Pokémon Red and Blue video games with the tactile, strategic nature of collectible card games. Onix, a giant rock-type serpent Pokémon, was a staple of the original Kanto region roster and served as an iconic early-game challenge for players.
The illustration for this card was provided by Keiji Kinebuchi, a foundational artist for the early Pokémon TCG era. Kinebuchi utilized a distinctive, textured 3D-render aesthetic that defined the visual identity of the Base Set cards. His portrayal of Onix emphasizes the creature's formidable, segmented stone construction, aiming to evoke its strength as a defensive powerhouse. Upon release, the card was widely distributed as a common item, making it one of the most accessible pieces in the collection and a familiar sight for early collectors.
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