Set market cap
100 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Ancient Origins
The top 10 cards are 84% of the set’s $3,259.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  M Rayquaza-EX | #98 | Rare Secret | $1,147.27 | $10,311.00 |
| 2 |  Primal Kyogre-EX | #96 | Rare Secret | $420.61 | $4,925.00 |
| 3 |  Primal Groudon-EX | #97 | Rare Secret | $331.83 | $4,305.22 |
| 4 |  Lugia-EX | #94 | Rare Ultra | $211.21 | $5,587.16 |
| 5 |  Giratina-EX | #93 | Rare Ultra | $140.72 | $3,499.00 |
| 6 |  M Sceptile-EX | #85 | Rare Ultra | $120.16 | $1,435.00 |
| 7 |  M Tyranitar-EX | #92 | Rare Ultra | $115.02 | $1,072.50 |
| 8 |  Tyranitar-EX | #91 | Rare Ultra | $105.88 | $1,675.00 |
| 9 |  M Ampharos-EX | #88 | Rare Ultra | $79.60 | $909.00 |
| 10 |  Sceptile-EX | #84 | Rare Ultra | $66.96 | $2,220.22 |
How Ancient Origins is built
Rarity breakdown
Price distribution
Most cards are bulk — the set’s value concentrates in a few chase cards.
Singles or sealed?
Sealed product comparison
Ancient Origins pull-rate estimates
Community-estimated era averages from large pack-opening aggregates — not official Pokémon data. “Specific card” is the expected packs for ONE particular card of that rarity.
| Rarity | Cards in set | Any pull | Specific card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rare Holo EX | 11 | 1 in 9 | 1 in 99 |
| Rare Ultra | 12 | 1 in 18 | 1 in 216 |
| Rare Secret | 5 | 1 in 130 | 1 in 650 |
Ancient Origins promo cards
Black Star promos tied to Ancient Origins — from its ETBs, collection boxes and prerelease events. They live in the XY Black Star Promos set, so a true master-set run includes them separately.
Which Ancient Origins cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
M Rayquaza-EX #98raw $1,147.27 → PSA 10 $10,311.00 9×EV +$1,969.44Primal Kyogre-EX #96raw $420.61 → PSA 10 $4,925.00 11.7×EV +$880.12Primal Groudon-EX #97raw $331.83 → PSA 10 $4,305.22 13×EV +$1,214.87Lugia-EX #94raw $211.21 → PSA 10 $5,587.16 26.5×EV +$1,212.11Giratina-EX #93raw $140.72 → PSA 10 $3,499.00 24.9×EV +$945.39M Sceptile-EX #85raw $120.16 → PSA 10 $1,435.00 11.9×EV +$339.37Strong PSA 10 premium — the math works only on gem-worthy copies.
Fees eat most of the margin. Grade to preserve a pristine pull, not for profit.
Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
What collectors say about Ancient Origins
Creators on Ancient Origins
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Ancient Origins cards
This set has 8 cards worth $100+ — sleeve-and-toploader territory at minimum, and the chase cards deserve double-sleeving.
Every card worth more than bulk goes in a sleeve before anything else touches it.
eBay →The archival-safe standard for cards you handle — double-sleeve chase cards with a perfect-fit inner.
eBay →Sleeve + toploader is the minimum for anything you might grade or sell raw.
eBay →Side-loaders keep cards from sliding out; zip closure keeps dust and drops away.
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Sealed products
![Ancient Origins 3 Pack Blister [Malamar]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/100493.jpg?v=4)
![Powers Beyond Tin [Rayquaza EX]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/106212.jpg?v=4)
![Ancient Origins Sleeved Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/276595.jpg?v=4)
![Powers Beyond Tin [Latios EX]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/106211.jpg?v=4)
![Powers Beyond Tin [Hoopa EX]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/106213.jpg?v=4)
![Ancient Origins Single Pack Blister [Blissey]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/106214.jpg?v=4)
![Ancient Origins Collector Pin 3 Pack Blister [Mega Tyranitar Pin]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/104381.jpg?v=4)
All cards 101
Most valuable cards in Ancient Origins
- M Rayquaza-EX #98 — $1,147.27
- Primal Kyogre-EX #96 — $420.61
- Primal Groudon-EX #97 — $331.83
- Lugia-EX #94 — $211.21
- Giratina-EX #93 — $140.72
- Hex Maniac #75A — $120.32
- M Sceptile-EX #85 — $120.16
- M Tyranitar-EX #92 — $115.02
- Tyranitar-EX #91 — $105.88
- M Ampharos-EX #88 — $79.60
About Ancient Origins
Ancient Origins is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the XY series, released on 2015-08-12. The set contains 101 cards — 98 in the base set plus 2 secret rares. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $3,379.11, with M Rayquaza-EX #98 as the most valuable card at $1,147.27. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Ancient Origins — FAQ
How many cards are in Ancient Origins?
Ancient Origins contains 101 cards — 98 in the base set plus secret rares.
What is the most valuable card in Ancient Origins?
M Rayquaza-EX #98 at $1,147.27, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Ancient Origins set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $3,379.11 at market prices.
When was Ancient Origins released?
Ancient Origins was released on 2015-08-12.