Onix #3
Onix #3 sits in the Neo series and carries a live market value of $64.38, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
Demand for Onix #3 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Onix at a glance
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Live market value $64.38 for the Normal print.
- Southern Islands, Neo series, 2001.
- Cardmarket values it at €53.22 (EUR).
- Short-term trend 4.1% (7d vs 30d).
Onix price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Onix #3.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $47.99
- Mid
- $64.39
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Onix #3
Card #3 of Southern Islands is Onix, a vintage-era Pokémon card from the Neo series (2001). The card carries 90 HP and Fighting typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by Keiko Fukuyama; the Normal printing sits around $64.38, spanning $47.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“This Pokémon burrows through the earth at high speed, looking for food. The tunnels it digs are used by Diglett as nests.”
Printed flavour text on the Southern Islands #3 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Southern Islands
- Series
- Neo
- Number
- #3 / 18
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Keiko Fukuyama
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #95
- Released
- 2001/07/31
Onix attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Onix #3 — the playability layer behind the price.
Slam
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.
Body Slam
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Onix price analysis
What drives the current market value of Onix #3.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Normal at $64.38.
A $64.38 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $64.38 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €53.22, with an average sold price of €45.50 and a lowest near-mint ask of €27.50.
Onix price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €45.50, 4.1% above the 30-day average of €43.71.
Latest daily average €30.00 against a trend price of €53.22.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $62.65–$64.38. The most recent snapshot of $64.38 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1.3% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 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 $64.38 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $55.55 via eBay's default tier, $55.87 on TCGplayer, $60.81 on Cardmarket, $57.06 on Whatnot and $64.38 selling directly — a $8.83 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 #3.
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 #3 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Onix #3.
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 $64.38 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $128.03 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $16.01. You need a graded sale of $110.36 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $47.21 (45.2% 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 Southern Islands
By market value Onix sits at #11 of 18 in Southern Islands (set median $69.65).
That is 8% below the middle of the set — a top-44% position.
The set's top card is Mew (#1), valued at $624.04.
What makes Onix valuable
- Vintage (2001) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
- At $64.38 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Artwork by Keiko Fukuyama is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Onix is a Fighting card with 90 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Onix is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Onix
- Bulk lots of Onix can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Southern Islands was released in 2001; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Onix has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $64.38 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€45.50 and €43.71) to time entries and exits.
Onix value questions
What is Onix #3 worth?
Onix trades near $64.38 on TCGplayer (Normal), ranging $47.99–—; Cardmarket shows €53.22.
Should I buy Onix?
The card is rising on recent averages. Common rarity and the vintage-era Neo set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Onix rare?
Onix is a Common card from Southern Islands (Neo series, 2001). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Onix have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($64.38). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Onix?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $64.38. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Onix's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the vintage-era Neo set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Keiko Fukuyama also matters to collector demand.
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