Onix

Onix

Selected Masterpiece • 9/12
Market Price $6.21
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 the Rock Snake Pokémon emerges from its underground habitat, surrounded by a vibrant, colorful backdrop that suggests a lively environment. Onix's imposing form, with its rocky exterior and intense gaze, conveys a sense of strength and determination. The scene invites you to imagine the quiet yet powerful presence of this Pokémon as it navigates its world, searching for food with a relentless energy. It's a snapshot that highlights both the ruggedness of Onix and the dynamic na”

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 16, 2026.

Card Type Fighting
Release
15/10/2019

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