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Onix
Team Rocket Returns 69/109 • common
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Number
- 69/109
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2004
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Market price
- $0.98
- Artist
- Atsuko Nishida
What it does
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Onix by attacks is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Onix card numbered 69/109 was released as part of the Team Rocket Returns expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in North America in late 2004. This set marked a return to the villainous Team Rocket theme, featuring Pokémon that were 'owned' by team members, signified by the possessive labels in their names. The set was designed to introduce darker, more strategic elements to the gameplay, reflecting the sinister narrative of the Team Rocket organization.
The artwork for this particular Onix was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, a foundational artist for the Pokémon franchise known for his distinct watercolor and digital style. In this depiction, Arita leans into the rugged, subterranean nature of the Rock Snake Pokémon, utilizing sharp lines and earthy tones to convey its immense size and rocky composition. As a common card, it was produced in large quantities to ensure accessibility for players seeking to bolster their fighting-type rosters during the early mid-2000s competitive era.
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