Onix 56/102

Name: Onix #56 - Base | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base1-56
Price: 0.77 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Base Set Released: Jan 9, 1999

Pokémon

Fighting Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 5.3 packs (18.9%) Evolves To: Steelix

Raw Prices

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

0.77 $0.01 (1.32%)

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unlimited Shadowless

Found in Booster Packs

3.81 $0.60 (18.69%)

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first Edition Shadowless

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23.85 $2.07 (9.50%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	150.30	4.30%	x195
PSA9	35.96	2.26%	x47
PSA8.5	14.50	—	x19
PSA8	29.02	14.21%	x38
PSA7	30.81	—	x40

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	183.58	4.57%	x48
PSA9	36.00	14.08%	x9.4
PSA8.5	21.00	—	x5.5
PSA8	29.74	—	x7.8
PSA7	18.19	—	x4.8

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	817.20	6.03%	x34
PSA9	128.64	1.39%	x5.4
PSA8.5	21.00	—	x0.9
PSA8	104.68	—	x4.4
PSA7.5	33.00	—	x1.4
PSA7	45.81	—	x1.9

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
565
29.88%
$150.30
PSA 9 Mint
751
39.71%
$35.96
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
307
16.23%
$29.02
PSA 7 Near Mint
118
6.24%
$30.81
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
69
3.65%
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PSA 5 Excellent
34
1.80%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
22
1.16%
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PSA 3 Very Good
10
0.53%
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PSA 2 Good
3
0.16%
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PSA 1 Poor
2
0.11%
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Is Onix 56/102 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.77 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $33.07

$0.77

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$30.81

PSA 7 −$1.97

$29.02

PSA 8 −$3.52

$35.96

PSA 9 +$2.52

$150.30

PSA 10 +$101.99

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.77 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Population Report (PSA)

About Onix

As it grows, the stone portions of its body harden to become similar to a diamond, though colored black.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Onix
National Pokédex #[95]
Card Number 56/102
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Release Date09/01/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Base Set
Evolves To
Steelix
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fighting
Health Points90 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Attacks

Rock Throw10
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.)

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Onix emerging from a rocky, mossy terrain, its segmented, stone body coiling upward with a fierce, determined expression, blending naturally into the rugged landscape under a clear blue sky.

Playability Overview

Onix's high HP and Harden ability make it a durable wall to absorb low-damage attacks, but its limited attack power and high retreat cost require strategic support for effective use.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Rocky ResilienceThis Onix card has a rugged charm, perfect for a "Stony Ground" page. The earthy tones and the rocky texture of Onix really stand out, making it a solid fit alongside other Ground and Rock types. Consider pairing it with cards that feature boulders or mountainous backgrounds for a cohesive look.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Determined / Earthy Tones / Rocky Terrain / Stalwart Defense

Onix 56/102