Onix

Onix

Selected Masterpiece • 56/102
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $0.53
Base Base 1999
The Illustrator

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“Onix is depicted as a long, snake-like creature made of gray rocks. It is situated in a grassy area with a clear blue sky in the background. The creature appears to be coiled, with its head slightly raised.”

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
Set Base
Era
Base
Release
09/01/1999

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.)

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost