Collector’s Guide: Onix (Battle Styles #68)

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Onix (Battle Styles 68) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Onix from the Battle Styles set is a sturdy Common Basic Fighting-type Pokémon card numbered 68. It has 110 HP and features the attack Rocky Tackle—a straightforward, solid addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
Battle Styles 68 Common 110 Naoyo Kimura
  • Type: Fighting
  • Stage: Basic
  • Retreat Cost: 4
  • Weakness: Grass ×2
  • Resistance: None
  • Regulation Mark: E

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Battle Styles set, card number 68. It has no abilities and includes two attacks:
– Rock Throw: 60 damage for three Colorless energies
– Rocky Tackle: 170 damage, and Onix takes 60 damage; costs one Fighting and four Colorless energies

Variants & Identifiers

  • No known print variants
  • Set code: “swsh5”
  • Card ID: “swsh5-68”
  • Subtypes: Basic
  • Classified as a Fighting-type Pokémon

Legality & Play Notes

  • Legality: unknown
  • This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Given its high Retreat Cost and heavy-damage Rocky Tackle with self-damage, it plays as an aggressive but costly attacker.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and condition, store this Onix in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. While it’s a common rarity suited for casual play and collection, proper care ensures longevity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

  • Battle Styles: Introduced this Fighting-type Onix with a high retreat cost and two distinct attacks, emphasizing aggressive damage output balanced by self-inflicted damage on Rocky Tackle. The set highlights Onix’s rugged nature and rapid underground movement.

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Onix (Battle Styles) #68

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