XY era
Ancient Origins
Released 12 August 2015 · 100 cards
Released
12 August 2015
Cards in main set
98
Secret / chase cards
2 (numbers above 98)
Full checklist
100 cards
Overview
Ancient Origins is a XY expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, released on 12 August 2015. Beyond the 98-card main set, it hides 2 secret/chase cards numbered above the set total, bringing the full checklist to 100. EX, Mega (M) EX and BREAK cards, plus rainbow and gold Secret Rares.
Rarities & what to look for
EX, Mega (M) EX and BREAK cards, plus rainbow and gold Secret Rares.
Chase cards: the 2 cards numbered above 98/98 are the set's secret rares — usually its most valuable pulls.
Notable cards
The set's standout chase cards. Market figures are rough guides, not Pokebay prices.
Hex Maniac
75a/98 · Rare Ultra
≈ £171.92
Primal Groudon-EX
97/98 · Rare Secret
≈ £142.86
Primal Kyogre-EX
96/98 · Rare Secret
≈ £130.49
M Sceptile-EX
85/98 · Rare Ultra
≈ £93.35
Lugia-EX
94/98 · Rare Ultra
≈ £88.97
M Tyranitar-EX
92/98 · Rare Ultra
≈ £60.49
M Ampharos-EX
88/98 · Rare Ultra
≈ £54.58
Tyranitar-EX
91/98 · Rare Ultra
≈ £52.30
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