Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Onix, a large, serpentine Pokémon made of rocky segments. It is shown against a backdrop of hills, suggesting an outdoor setting. The colors are primarily gray and brown, reflecting the rocky nature of Onix.
Essay · Base Set 2
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Catalogue plate
№ 84/130
Composition
StyleIllustrativeTraditional
MoodNeutralPlayful
CompositionClearSimple
PaletteEarthyMuted
Game mechanics
HP
90
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat
Rock Throw
10
Harden
During your opponent's next turn, whenever 30 or less damage is done to Onix (after applying Weakness and Resistance), prevent that damage. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Base Set 2, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Onix
The Onix canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
