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Onix [1st Edition]
Pokemon Base Set•#56
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$25.96Market Price
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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]
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 $25.96, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Base Set
- Card Number
- #56
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Onix [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Onix [1st Edition] is $25.96. 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?
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How can I buy or sell Onix [1st Edition]?
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