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Onix [1st Edition] - Pokemon Base Set #56

Pokemon Base Set•#56
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$27.19Market Price
Raw NM
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Onix [1st Edition] Card Facts & History

5 facts about this card

Card History

Onix made its TCG debut in the original Base Set, so this 1st Edition copy comes from the card line that introduced Onix to Pokémon card collectors in the West.

Set Lore

Because it comes from the English Base Set 1st Edition print run, this card belongs to the earliest wave of Wizards of the Coast Pokémon cards released outside Japan.

Artist

This card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives it that iconic early-era look collectors instantly associate with the franchise’s beginnings.

Card History

Onix is tightly linked to Brock in the anime, where Brock’s Onix first appeared in "Showdown in Pewter City," making Base Set Onix feel like a snapshot of Pokémon’s first Gym battle era.

In-Game

Bulbapedia notes that this exact Base Set Onix also appears in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Game Boy titles, giving the card extra nostalgia beyond physical packs and binders.

Card Reference

About Onix [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #56)

Onix [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 56. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $27.19, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.

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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $20.40 to $27.19, with a median of $23.85.

Card details

Set
Pokemon Base Set
Card Number
#56
Release Year
1999
Language
English
Era
Wizards of the Coast

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current market price of Onix [1st Edition] from Pokemon Base Set #56?

The current market price of Onix [1st Edition] is $27.19. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.

What set is Onix [1st Edition] from?

Onix [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 56, released in 1999.

Is Onix [1st Edition] worth grading?

Whether Onix [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.

How can I buy or sell Onix [1st Edition]?

You can buy or sell Onix [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.

Approximately 3,000 PSA graded copies tracked.

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