Onix
Sandstorm · 71/100 · Common
Current Prices
Set
SandstormNumber
71/100
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Onix Worth?
Onix (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Sandstorm set, card number 71/100. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Onix Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Onix (Sandstorm, 71/100) is worth around $11.88 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $11.88, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.78. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $11.88, Lightly Played $7.27, Moderately Played $2.56, Heavily Played $1.47, Damaged $0.78 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $180.22 — about 15x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $43.99.
Is It Worth Grading Onix?
Grading Onix can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($11.88) and a PSA 10 ($180.22) is about $168.34 — a 15x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $43.99, CGC 10 $150.00, PSA 8 $26.00. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $8.99 | $8.99 | $8.99 | 11 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $18.87 | $18.87 | $18.87 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $1.30 | $1.30 | $1.30 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $180.22 | $180.22 | $180.22 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $43.99 | $43.99 | $43.99 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.78 | $0.78 | $0.78 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.47 | $1.47 | $1.47 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.27 | $7.27 | $7.27 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.56 | $4.46 | $4.46 | 44 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $11.88 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 62 |
Is Onix a Good Buy?
As a common, Onix holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Onix's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
