Set market cap
100 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Ancient Origins
The top 10 cards are 84% of the set’s $3,402.00 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 | $1,117.00 | $6,750.00 |
| 2 |  Primal Kyogre-EX | #96 | Rare Secret | $435.79 | $7,230.71 |
| 3 |  Primal Groudon-EX | #97 | Rare Secret | $325.59 | $3,700.00 |
| 4 |  Lugia-EX | #94 | Rare Ultra | $294.08 | $3,400.00 |
| 5 |  Giratina-EX | #93 | Rare Ultra | $169.47 | $1,625.00 |
| 6 |  M Sceptile-EX | #85 | Rare Ultra | $117.76 | $2,261.96 |
| 7 |  M Tyranitar-EX | #92 | Rare Ultra | $117.02 | $2,283.42 |
| 8 |  Tyranitar-EX | #91 | Rare Ultra | $108.79 | $3,550.00 |
| 9 |  Ampharos-EX | #87 | Rare Ultra | $81.29 | $3,809.41 |
| 10 |  M Ampharos-EX | #88 | Rare Ultra | $80.00 | $1,175.00 |
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 $1,117.00 → PSA 10 $6,750.00 6×EV +$1,089.72Primal Kyogre-EX #96raw $435.79 → PSA 10 $7,230.71 16.6×EV +$1,141.04Primal Groudon-EX #97raw $325.59 → PSA 10 $3,700.00 11.4×EV +$922.54Giratina-EX #93raw $169.47 → PSA 10 $1,625.00 9.6×EV +$801.12M Sceptile-EX #85raw $117.76 → PSA 10 $2,261.96 19.2×EV +$603.32M Tyranitar-EX #92raw $117.02 → PSA 10 $2,283.42 19.5×EV +$699.65Strong PSA 10 premium — the math works only on gem-worthy copies.
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 Sleeved Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/276595.jpg?v=5)
![Ancient Origins 3 Pack Blister [Malamar]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/100493.jpg?v=5)
![Powers Beyond Tin [Rayquaza EX]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/106212.jpg?v=5)
![Powers Beyond Tin [Latios EX]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/106211.jpg?v=5)
![Powers Beyond Tin [Hoopa EX]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/106213.jpg?v=5)
![Ancient Origins Single Pack Blister [Blissey]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/106214.jpg?v=5)
![Ancient Origins Theme Deck - "Iron Tide" [Metagross]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/100491.jpg?v=5)
All cards 101
Most valuable cards in Ancient Origins
- M Rayquaza-EX #98 — $1,117.00
- Primal Kyogre-EX #96 — $435.79
- Primal Groudon-EX #97 — $325.59
- Lugia-EX #94 — $294.08
- Giratina-EX #93 — $169.47
- Hex Maniac #75A — $118.59
- M Sceptile-EX #85 — $117.76
- M Tyranitar-EX #92 — $117.02
- Tyranitar-EX #91 — $108.79
- Ampharos-EX #87 — $81.29
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 $3,520.70, with M Rayquaza-EX #98 as the most valuable card at $1,117.00. 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 $1,117.00, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Ancient Origins set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $3,520.70 at market prices.
When was Ancient Origins released?
Ancient Origins was released on 2015-08-12.