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EX-era (2004) Team Rocket Returns Onix — mid-era Fighting-type print.

Team Rocket ReturnsSet
2004Released
CommonRarity
Atsuko NishidaIllustrator

01Card Stats

Basic
HP 80
TypeFighting
RarityCommon
IllustratorAtsuko Nishida
WeaknessWater ×2
Retreat●●●
SetTeam Rocket Returns
Released2004

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

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~$1.72 raw for the base card; verify current listings.
Reverse Holo~$29 raw · PSA 10 ~$319 (PriceCharting realized, May 2026)

The reverse-holo parallel is the value driver on this card.

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07Why Collectors Want It

  • The Rock Snake Pokemon — a fan-favorite that evolves into Steelix via trade.
  • Required for any complete Onix master set across eras.
  • Collectors of the Team Rocket Returns set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Basic Onix with 80 HP; top attack around 20 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Horn Rush Cost: Colorless · 10 damage

Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.

Granite Head Cost: Fighting + Colorless · 20 damage

During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Onix by attacks is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat cost
3

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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