Onix (Cosmic Eclipse 105) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Onix from the Cosmic Eclipse set is a sturdy Common Pokémon card numbered 105. It features 110 HP and includes the attack Tail Smash. This card offers a solid presence for collectors seeking reliable rock-type Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Flavor Text: Burrows at high speed in search of food. The tunnels it leaves are used as homes by Diglett.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing from the Cosmic Eclipse set, card number 105. It features two attacks: “Dig Deep,” which recovers an Energy card from the discard pile, and “Tail Smash,” a powerful 100-damage attack with a coin flip risk.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “sm12” and card number 105. The illustrator credit goes to otumami. The card’s image can be found at: /images/sm12/sm12-105.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

Due to its Common rarity and unknown legality, this Onix card is best preserved in a protective sleeve and stored away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it flat and away from heavy objects to prevent warping or creasing.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): This set includes Onix as a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with solid HP and a mix of utility and damage attacks. The card fits well into thematic decks focusing on energy recovery and high-risk, high-reward attacks.