Onix (Fusion Strike 138) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Onix from the Fusion Strike set is a Common card numbered 138. This sturdy Pokémon boasts 110 HP and features the attack Rock Throw. Its straightforward design makes it a solid addition for collectors focusing on this set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: E
• Flavor Text: “It rapidly bores through the ground at 50 mph by squirming and twisting its massive, rugged body.”

Key Printings

This exact printing of Onix is from the Sword & Shield Fusion Strike expansion, identified by set code swsh8 and card number 138. It is a Common rarity card with no evolutions or abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Onix card. It is identified by:
– Its Fighting type
– A high retreat cost of 4
– The unique attack combination of Guard Press and Rock Throw

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

This Onix card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its attacks include Guard Press, which reduces damage taken on the opponent’s next turn, and Rock Throw, dealing 90 damage.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s vibrant KEIICHIRO ITO artwork and maintain its condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially given its common rarity and potential collector interest.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike (swsh8): Introduced this Fighting-type Onix as a Basic Pokémon with solid HP and defensive capabilities. The set focuses on dynamic battle strategies, with Onix’s Guard Press attack providing tactical damage reduction.