1st Edition
How to spot it: 1st Edition stamp in the bottom-left of the artwork frame.
First print window; smaller run than Unlimited.
01Card Stats
Basic
HP
90
TypeFighting
RarityCommon
IllustratorKen Sugimori
WeaknessGrass ×2
Retreat●●●
SetLegendary Collection
Released2002
02Editions and Print Runs
Printed in the WotC era when 1st Edition and Unlimited distinctions still applied.
Unlimited
How to spot it: No 1st Edition stamp; standard print frame.
Most common version of this card.
04Variants and Foiling
- Rarity tiers
- Common
- Foiling
- Non-holo standard finish. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
- Alt art / specials
- No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.
05Language and Regional Versions
- English
- Standard English release.
- Japanese
- Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
- European
- Localized European prints exist with translated text.
- Other
- No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.
06Current Market Value
| Non Holo | ~$0.99 raw for the base card; verify current listings. |
|---|---|
| Reverse Holo | ~$103 raw · PSA 10 ~$684 (PriceCharting realized, May 2026) |
The reverse-holo parallel is the value driver on this card.
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07Why Collectors Want It
- The base Onix is a sub-$1 common, but the Legendary Collection (2002) reverse-holo parallel trades around $103 raw.
- PSA 10 copies have realized roughly $684 (PriceCharting, May 2026), reflecting how scarce clean LC mirror-foil cards are.
- Legendary Collection was the first set to print reverse-holo parallels, and collectors specifically hunt these early mirror foils.
- Onix is a beloved single-stage Kanto Pokemon, so this LC reverse is the definitive vintage Onix chase.
08Competitive Playability
Tier: None
Basic Onix with 90 HP; top attack around 10 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.
09Card Moves and Abilities
Rock Throw
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
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- 3
10Grading and Population
PSA 10 estimate: ~$684 (PriceCharting realized, May 2026)
LC reverse-holos show whitening and surface scratches readily; PSA 10s trade at roughly 7x raw.
Other graders: BGS and CGC also grade vintage Pokemon; PSA dominates secondary-market liquidity.