Onix (Base 56) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Onix from the Base set (#56) is a Fighting-type Basic Pokémon card with 90 HP. It features two attacks: Rock Throw, dealing 10 damage for one Fighting Energy, and Harden, which can prevent up to 30 damage during your opponent’s next turn if the damage is 30 or less after Weakness and Resistance. The card has a retreat cost of 3 and a Grass-type weakness (×2). There are no abilities or resistances on this card. The flavor text highlights Onix’s body hardening like diamond as it grows.

Key Printings

• Set: Base
• Card Number: 56
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Legality: unknown

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known variants or alternate printings. It is identified by the set code base1 and the card number 56. The card is a Basic stage Pokémon with Fighting type and no regulation mark.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Onix card:
– Store in a protective sleeve and a rigid top-loader or binder.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
– Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
– Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set: This Onix is part of the original Base set, notable for its classic Ken Sugimori artwork and straightforward Fighting-type design. It lacks abilities but offers tactical options with its Harden attack, making it a solid common card for collectors focusing on early Pokémon TCG history.

Legality: unknown