Onix #42
🔥 Hot MoveOnix #42 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $27.78, 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 #42 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Onix at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €2.77 (EUR).
- From FireRed & LeafGreen (EX), released 2004.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Recent averages: €2.90 (7d), €2.39 (30d).
- Live market value $27.78 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Onix price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Onix #42.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $29.99
- Mid
- $43.10
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.49
- Mid
- $2.83
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Onix #42
FireRed & LeafGreen placed Onix at #42; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2004 within the EX series. The card carries 80 HP and Fighting typing, with a Basic designation.
Kouki Saitou illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $27.78, with listings from $29.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #42 / 112
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #95
- Released
- 2004/09/01
Onix attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Onix #42 — the playability layer behind the price.
Rock Throw
Tunneling
Choose up to 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. This attack does 10 damage to each of them. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Onix can't attack during your next turn.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Onix price analysis
What drives the current market value of Onix #42.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($27.78), Normal ($2.83) — 2 versions in total.
This $27.78 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $27.78 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €2.77, with an average sold price of €2.27 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.10.
Onix price history & movement
Recent sales average €2.90 over 7 days versus €2.39 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+21.3%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €4.20, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €2.77.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $27.78–$27.78. The most recent snapshot of $27.78 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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.
Selling Onix at $27.78 nets roughly $23.80 on eBay, $23.94 on TCGplayer, $26.04 via Cardmarket, $24.45 on Whatnot or $27.78 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.98.
As a uncommon card, Onix sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Onix #42.
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 #42 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 $27.78 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $20.42 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $73.76 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-7.7% 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 FireRed & LeafGreen
Onix ranks #72 of 109 tracked FireRed & LeafGreen cards by market value, against a set median of $41.74.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 35%.
The set's top card is Gengar ex (#108), valued at $1,399.99.
What makes Onix valuable
- As a Fighting-type Pokémon card, Onix is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- A $27.78 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Onix comes from the classic era (2004), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Artwork by Kouki Saitou is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Onix
- For Onix, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Onix can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $27.78 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€2.90 and €2.39) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Onix has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Onix value questions
How much is Onix worth?
Onix trades near $27.78 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $29.99–—; Cardmarket shows €2.77.
Is Onix a good investment?
The card is rising on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Onix?
Onix is a Uncommon card from FireRed & LeafGreen (EX series, 2004). 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 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($27.78), Normal ($2.83). 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 $27.78. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Onix cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
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