This Onix Pokémon trading card is from the 2001 Southern Islands promotional set, a rare tropical-themed collection of the Pokémon TCG. The artwork by Keiko Fukuyama shows Onix the Rock Snake Pokémon in a lush island scene with a volcano in the background, a rainbow overhead, and the set’s palm-tree symbol. As a Fighting-type Basic Pokémon with 90 HP, it has straightforward moves like Slam and Body Slam, reflecting the uncomplicated battle mechanics of its era. The card’s yellow border and vintage art style further emphasize its nostalgic late-’90s design. Collectors prize this Onix for its limited print run – it’s one of only 18 cards in the Southern Islands series, making it a unique piece of Pokémon trading card history.
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This Onix Pokémon trading card is from the 2001 Southern Islands promotional set, a rare tropical-themed collection of the Pokémon TCG. The artwork by Keiko Fukuyama shows Onix the Rock Snake Pokémon in a lush island scene with a volcano in the background, a rainbow overhead, and the set’s palm-tree symbol. As a Fighting-type Basic Pokémon with 90 HP, it has straightforward moves like Slam and Body Slam, reflecting the uncomplicated battle mechanics of its era. The card’s yellow border and vintage art style further emphasize its nostalgic late-’90s design. Collectors prize this Onix for its limited print run – it’s one of only 18 cards in the Southern Islands series, making it a unique piece of Pokémon trading card history.
