Onix Pokémon Trading Card (Generations Set)

Name: Onix Pokémon Trading Card (Generations Set)
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: InStock

Onix Pokémon trading card from the 2016 Generations set, featuring the rock snake Pokémon, 100 HP, in English.

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DESCRIPTION

A 'Basic' Pokémon trading card featuring the Pokémon Onix, an iconic rock snake Pokémon. The card displays Onix's HP, attacks ('Harden' and 'Rock Throw'), weakness, resistance, and retreat cost. The artwork depicts Onix emerging from a rugged, earthy landscape. The card details include the Pokémon's number (No. 095), height, and weight. It is an English language card from the Generations expansion set, indicated by the '61/108' card number and 'XX' rarity symbol, and copyright '©2016 Pokémon'.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese Mythology/FolkloreAncient to Modern

Onix's design, as a giant rock snake, draws parallels to mythical serpentine creatures or dragons often found in Eastern folklore, associated with earth and power.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•The ritual of collecting, organizing, and playing with trading cards, fostering strategic thinking and social interaction among players.
•Participating in official or informal Pokémon card battles with friends and fellow enthusiasts.

Meaning Through Time

1990s-2000s (Initial Boom)

Pokémon cards were seen primarily as a children's game and collectible, a cultural phenomenon driving immense sales and media engagement.

2010s-Present (Collector Market Maturity)

While still a game, Pokémon cards also became a significant item for adult collectors and investors, with rare cards fetching high prices and sparking nostalgic interest.

HISTORICAL STORY

Pokémon trading cards gained immense popularity worldwide after their initial release in Japan in 1996. The cards feature various Pokémon characters, each with unique abilities, and are used to play a strategic battle game. This specific card, from the 2016 Generations set, celebrates 20 years of ...

DID YOU KNOW?

Onix is one of the largest Pokémon in terms of length, often depicted burrowing through the earth at incredible speeds.

The Pokémon trading card game has been translated into multiple languages and is played competitively worldwide, with new sets released regularly.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

The card has a smooth, semi-glossy paper finish typical of trading cards. The edges show some minor wear, suggesting handling.

Weight & Feel

Lightweight, consistent with a single laminated paper trading card.

Condition

The card appears to be in played condition with some visible wear along the edges and corners, particularly at the top and right side. There might be some minor surface scratches, but no major creases or tears are evident from the images.