Onix – Battle Styles (#68)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Onix (#68) is a Common card from Sword & Shield - Battle Styles released in 2021. It showcases artwork by Naoyo Kimura and the Rock Throw attack (60 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.06, Cardmarket average sale is €0.05, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.06
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.06
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Battle Styles
- Card Number
- 68
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Naoyo Kimura
- HP
- 110
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Steelix
Attacks & Strategy
- Rock Throw [Colorless, Colorless, Colorless] — 60
-
Rocky Tackle
[Fighting, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 170
This Pokémon also does 60 damage to itself.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (34.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Onix from Battle Styles (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Naoyo Kimura.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Onix 68 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Onix's Rock Throw deals 60 damage for Colorless + Colorless + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 110 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Grass ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Onix Cards
Looking for other Onix cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Styles #68 ← Current | 110 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.06 |
�📦 Battle Styles Set Context
This Onix is part of the Battle Styles expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Naoyo Kimura, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Onix card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Common cards from Battle Styles are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Naoyo Kimura resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Onix 68 was released in 2021 in the Battle Styles expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Naoyo Kimura. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Battle Styles represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Onix with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Onix card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Onix works best in Fighting type decks. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.