Onix

Onix

Selected Masterpiece • 71/168
Market Price $0.38
Celestial Storm Sun & Moon 2018
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Onix card captures a moment where this rock snake Pokémon emerges from the shadows of a cavern, its formidable form coiling amidst the jagged stones. The dimly lit environment emphasizes its powerful presence, as the earthy tones of the rocks contrast with Onix's gray, textured body. There's a sense of quiet intensity in the air, as if Onix is both a guardian of the underground and a relentless seeker of food. This snapshot invites viewers to ponder the hidden depths of its world.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 17, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Fighting
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
03/08/2018

Screech

During your next turn, the Defending Pokémon takes 20 more damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Rage

10+

This attack does 10 more damage for each damage counter on this Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost