Onix

Onix

Selected Masterpiece • 71/100
Artist Midori Harada
Market Price $4.74
Sandstorm EX 2003
The Illustrator

Midori Harada

Midori Harada has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2003 to 2024, spanning more than 350 illustrations. Across EX, Diamond & Pearl, and Sun & Moon, the work favors vibrant, playful color and clear, character-forward compositions with occasional action-driven framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Onix card captures a moment of this rock-like Pokémon slithering through a sandy terrain, its long body blending seamlessly with the environment. The illustration conveys a sense of movement, as Onix navigates its surroundings with purpose, showcasing its strength and resilience. The muted colors of the desert backdrop highlight Onix's rugged texture, emphasizing its role as a creature of the earth. This scene invites the viewer to imagine the vastness of the landscape that Onix calls home.”

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.

Composition
Color Palette
Rarity Common
Card Type Fighting
Era
EX
Release
18/09/2003

Bind

10

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Rage

10+

Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on Onix.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost