Onix #71
Onix is card #71 from Sandstorm, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $22.53 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Onix #71 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Onix at a glance
- 7-day average €0.64; 30-day average €0.63.
- Cardmarket values it at €0.60 (EUR).
- Rarity tier — Common.
- From Sandstorm (EX), released 2003.
- Current TCGplayer market value $22.53 (Reverse Holofoil).
Onix price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Onix #71.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $8.49
- Mid
- $42.28
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.84
- Mid
- $1.07
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Onix #71
Sandstorm placed Onix at #71; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2003 within the EX series. A Fighting-type (80 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Midori Harada; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $22.53, spanning $8.49–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Sandstorm
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #71 / 100
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Midori Harada
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2003/09/18
Onix attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Onix #71 — the playability layer behind the price.
Bind
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Rage
Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on Onix.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Onix price analysis
What drives the current market value of Onix #71.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($22.53), Normal ($1.07).
A $22.53 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $22.53 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Onix at a trend of €0.60, an average sold price of €0.70 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.
Onix price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €0.64, 1.6% above the 30-day average of €0.63.
Latest daily average €0.17 against a trend price of €0.60.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $22.53–$22.53. The most recent snapshot of $22.53 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Onix?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $22.53 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $19.24 via eBay's default tier, $19.36 on TCGplayer, $21.05 on Cardmarket, $19.77 on Whatnot and $22.53 selling directly — a $3.29 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Onix #71.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Onix?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Onix #71 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $22.53 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $9.01 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $68.51 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-17.1% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Onix within Sandstorm
Onix ranks #55 of 96 tracked Sandstorm cards by market value, against a set median of $26.38.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 44%.
The set's top card is Psyduck (#73), valued at $436.20.
What makes Onix valuable
- Artwork by Midori Harada is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- At $22.53 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- As a Fighting-type Pokémon card, Onix is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Onix comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
Buying & selling Onix
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Onix can realise well above the $8.49 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $22.53 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Onix, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Onix has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.64 and €0.63) to time entries and exits.
Onix value questions
What is the value of Onix?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $22.53 (low $8.49, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.60.
Will Onix hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady (+1.6%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Onix?
Onix is a Common card from Sandstorm (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Onix are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($22.53), Normal ($1.07). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Onix sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $22.53. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Onix?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Midori Harada also matters to collector demand.
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