Onix – Celestial Storm (#71)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Onix (#71) is a Common card from Sun & Moon - Celestial Storm released in 2018. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Screech attack, During your next turn, the Defending Pokémon takes 20 more damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.20, Cardmarket average sale is €0.07, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.20
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.07
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Celestial Storm
- Card Number
- 71
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 100
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Steelix
Attacks & Strategy
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Screech
[Colorless]
During your next turn, the Defending Pokémon takes 20 more damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance). -
Rage
[Fighting, Fighting]
— 10+
This attack does 10 more damage for each damage counter on this Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Onix from Celestial Storm (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2018, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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 71 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Onix's Screech for Colorless energy. Special effect: During your next turn, the Defending Pokémon takes 20 more damage from attacks (after applying Weakn...
Stats Overview: 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestial Storm #71 ← Current | 100 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.20 |
�📦 Celestial Storm Set Context
This Onix is part of the Celestial Storm expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2018.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 Celestial Storm are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita 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 71 was released in 2018 in the Celestial Storm expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Celestial Storm 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 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. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.