Onix (ex2-71) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Onix (ex2-71) from the Sandstorm set is a sturdy Common Basic with 80 HP. This rock-solid Pokémon features Bind and Rage, offering dependable utility for collectors and casual play alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Water (×2)
• Attacks:
• Bind: Flip a coin; if heads, the Defending Pokémon is Paralyzed. Deals 10 damage.
• Rage: Deals 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on Onix.
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Onix is from the Sandstorm expansion (ex2), identified by card number 71. It is a Common card and does not evolve from any other Pokémon. The illustration by Midori Harada is unique to this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Onix card. Key identifiers include:
– Fighting type and 80 HP
– The Bind and Rage attacks
– Retreat Cost of 3 and Water weakness (×2)

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. While a Common, maintaining clean edges and preserving the artwork will help retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sandstorm (ex2): Features Onix as a Fighting-type Basic with practical attacks that combine a status effect and damage scaling—an easy fit for collections centered on early-ex era Fighting types and strategic commons.