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Onix

Base Set 2 84/130 • common

Set: Base Set 2
Number: 84/130
Rarity: Common
Released: 2000
Energy type: fighting energy
Market price: $1.09
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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Market

What it's worth

$1.09market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.91 – $1.18 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Part of the Base Set 2 release, this Onix card serves as a notable example of the early Pokémon TCG's focus on reissuing iconic artwork from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions. Collectors often value these cards for the nostalgic aesthetic of the Wizards of the Coast era, representing a transitional period when classic designs were reintroduced to a new generation of players.

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Card face

What it does

90 HPBasic

Cost: fighting energyRock Throw10

Cost: fighting energy fighting energyHarden

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.)

Weaknessgrass energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy colorless energy

As it grows, the stone portions of its body harden to become similar to a diamond, though colored black.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Onix card from the Base Set 2 expansion was released in 2000 as part of a strategic effort by Wizards of the Coast to maintain the momentum of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in Western markets. Following the immense popularity of the original Base Set and Jungle expansions, Base Set 2 functioned as a compilation set, featuring a curated selection of cards from the first two English releases to ensure key Pokémon remained accessible to new players.

The artwork for this card was created by Ken Sugimori, whose distinctive, clean aesthetic defined the early visual identity of the franchise. By utilizing the Fighting-type classification for this Rock-type Pokémon, the design team aimed to balance the competitive landscape of the era. While the card was a common inclusion, its presence in the set underscored the importance of staple Pokémon in teaching fundamental mechanics to the growing player base.

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About

About Onix

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