Ancient Origins PSA 10 Guide
Set History & Release Context
Ancient Origins is the seventh main expansion of the English XY Series, released on August 12, 2015. Its Japanese counterpart, バンデットリング (Bandit Ring), launched on June 20, 2015. The English set contains 100 cards (counting secret rares), the Japanese 97 cards. Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09.
Thematically the set draws from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, building on the Mega Evolution mechanic and the Ancient Trait system introduced earlier in the XY block. The Mythical Pokémon Hoopa, in its Unbound form, anchors the set's marketing alongside Mega Rayquaza-EX, while Primal Kyogre-EX and Primal Groudon-EX appear as shiny secret rares. Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09.
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Top Chase Cards Explained
The undisputed chase of Ancient Origins is M Rayquaza-EX in its full-art and secret-rare forms — widely regarded as one of the most iconic Mega Evolution cards of the entire XY era and a long-standing PSA 10 staple. The shiny secret-rare Primal Kyogre-EX and Primal Groudon-EX provide a parallel high-end chase pair, while Mega Sceptile-EX, Mega Ampharos-EX, and Mega Tyranitar-EX round out the Mega-EX lineup.
Hoopa-EX (the Mythical Pokémon featured for the set) and the standard Pokémon-EX cards in their full-art and rainbow-rare variants supply the secondary chase tier. The set's emphasis on Ancient Trait Pokémon also produces several niche-collected non-EX cards. Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09.
Investment Analysis
Ancient Origins' investment thesis is anchored on its iconic chase trio — M Rayquaza-EX, Primal Kyogre-EX shiny secret rare, and Primal Groudon-EX shiny secret rare — and on the broader scarcity of XY-era English booster product, which has been out of print for nearly a decade. Mega Evolution as a TCG mechanic ended with the XY block, giving sets like Ancient Origins a closed era's nostalgia premium. Sealed XY booster boxes and especially Ancient Origins boxes have grown progressively rarer in Hong Kong, Japan and US channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ancient Origins released?
Ancient Origins (XY7) was released in English on August 12, 2015. The Japanese counterpart Bandit Ring (バンデットリング) released on June 20, 2015.
How many cards are in Ancient Origins?
The English set contains 100 cards including secret rares; the Japanese Bandit Ring has 97 cards. Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09.
What are the chase cards in Ancient Origins?
Mega Rayquaza-EX (full art and secret rare), Primal Kyogre-EX shiny secret rare, Primal Groudon-EX shiny secret rare, and Hoopa-EX are the headline chases.
What era does XY7 belong to?
The XY Series — the Generation VI English block running 2014-2016. Ancient Origins is the seventh main expansion of that era.
Why is M Rayquaza-EX from Ancient Origins so collected?
It is widely regarded as one of the most iconic Mega Evolution cards of the XY era and a long-standing PSA 10 reference card. Mega Evolution as a TCG mechanic is unique to the XY block.
What is the Ancient Trait mechanic?
Ancient Traits are abilities printed on certain XY-era Pokémon that grant special rules outside the standard Ability mechanic. The set name 'Ancient Origins' references this mechanic and the lore of Mega Evolution. Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09.
Is Ancient Origins still in print?
No. The XY block ended in 2016, and English booster boxes of Ancient Origins are post-print. Sealed XY-era product has grown progressively scarce in secondary markets.