Ancient Origins

Released
2015-08-12
Base set
98$2,080.20
Full set
101$2,234.25
Master set
173$3,588.96
Code
AOR
Symbol

The master set counts 72 Reverse Holofoil, 64 Normal and 37 Holofoil. It leaves out 8 Cosmos Holofoil, 7 Jesper Eriksen, 5 Jumbo, 3 Shintaro Ito and 17 more in 12 other printings.

XY—Ancient Origins explores powers that predate the modern Pokémon world, led by Hoopa and its ability to summon legendary creatures. Lugia, Tyranitar, Ampharos, Sceptile, and several ancient or mythical Pokémon appear across ruins, deep forests, and cosmic scenes. Shiny versions of Primal Groudon, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Gardevoir give the set a dramatic, treasure-like appearance. The expansion closely follows Japan’s Bandit Ring, although the English checklist is not completely identical.

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Hoopa-EX is the narrative centre, while Mega Tyranitar-EX, Mega Ampharos-EX, and Mega Sceptile-EX expand the Mega Evolution roster. The expansion continues Ancient Traits for the final time and includes several cards that became highly useful in competitive decks. Its secret rare full-art cards are especially distinctive, using gold textures and alternate colouring to present powerful Pokémon as ancient relics. Ancient Origins feels like the culmination of the Hoenn remake period within XY, bringing together legends, Mega Evolutions, and the supernatural forces behind them. For collectors, the combination of Hoopa, shiny Mega Pokémon, and richly detailed full arts makes it one of the most visually ambitious sets of the series.

101 cards · 173 unique printings in master set

101 cards · 173 unique printings in master set