Onix Pokémon Trading Card (Base Set, 2016 Copyright)

Name: Onix Pokémon Trading Card (Base Set, 2016 Copyright)
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Close-up of an English Onix Pokémon trading card from the Base Set with a 2016 copyright, showing rock snake artwork and card details.

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DESCRIPTION

A 'Basic' Pokémon trading card featuring Onix, number 095, a Rock Snake Pokémon. The card shows Onix with 100 HP at Level 12. It has two attacks: 'Harden' and 'Rock Throw' (dealing 40 damage). The card's artwork is by Ken Sugimori. The copyright date on the card is 2016.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese MythologyAncient to present

Onix's serpentine, rock-like appearance evokes imagery of earth dragons or powerful mythical serpents found in various East Asian mythologies, often associated with natural phenomena.

Fantasy Literature/Gaming20th Century onward

The concept of elemental creatures, particularly rock or earth-based beings, is a common trope in fantasy, role-playing games, and speculative fiction, similar to Onix's 'Rock Snake' classification.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Collecting and trading cards as a social activity, involving organization, display, and exchange among enthusiasts.
•Strategic gameplay, where cards like Onix are used in themed battles governed by specific rules, akin to a modern form of board game or miniature wargame.

Meaning Through Time

Late 20th Century (initial release)

Part of a nascent collectible card game aimed at children, focusing on monster collection and battling.

Early 21st Century (ongoing)

Evolved into a global pop culture phenomenon, with cards serving as both game pieces and highly sought-after collector's items, particularly rare and historical editions.

2016 (reprint release)

Represents nostalgia and celebration of the franchise's 20th anniversary, appealing to both original fans and new players through familiar designs.

HISTORICAL STORY

Pokémon trading cards were first released in Japan in 1996 and introduced to North America in 1999. The 'Base Set' was the first English release, which this Onix card is a part of. The 2016 copyright indicates this is a reprint from a later release, likely part of the 'Evolutions' set which ...

DID YOU KNOW?

Onix is one of the largest Pokémon, known for its massive serpentine body made of rock. Its design is based on a rock snake or dragon concept.

The 2016 copyright on this card suggests it is from the 'XY—Evolutions' expansion, which was a special set released to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise by reprinting cards from the original Base Set.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

The card has a smooth, glossy surface typical of collectible trading cards, with printed artwork and text. The edges appear slightly worn in places.

Weight & Feel

Extremely lightweight, consistent with a single laminated paperboard trading card.

Condition

The card appears to be in relatively good condition but shows some minor edge wear and surface scuffs reflective of handling. It is not new out of a pack but not heavily damaged.