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Ancient Origins Card List & Price Guide (AOR)

Every Ancient Origins card with live raw and PSA 10 prices, updated hourly. Updated Nov 2, 2026.

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Ancient Origins has 101 cards with prices tracked hourly, released in August 2015. A complete raw set is worth about $4,171 and the most valuable card is M Rayquaza-EX #98 at $1,006.

Ancient Origins is an XY-era expansion released in August 2015, built around Hoopa, Legendary Pokémon, Mega Evolution, and Ancient Traits introduced earlier in the block. Its upper rarity tiers are notably deep: regular Pokémon-EX sit below full-art Rare Ultras, while secret rares include Primal Kyogre-EX, Primal Groudon-EX, and M Rayquaza-EX. Lugia-EX and Giratina-EX add demand beyond the three headline secrets. The chase identity comes from powerful Legendary subjects, textured full arts, and secret variants rather than one isolated card.

Ancient Origins chase cards

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Set builders can pursue the numbered run, reverse holo parallels, or a broader master collection, with each step adding difficulty. Textured full arts and secret rares drive the strongest demand, while popular regular Pokémon-EX provide more accessible targets. Dark borders, foil surfaces, and large textured areas readily expose whitening, scratches, print lines, and small dents.

Full Ancient Origins card list with prices

#CardRarityRawPSA 10
98M Rayquaza-EXRare Secret$1,006$8,161
94Lugia-EXRare Ultra$235.43$3,482
97Primal Groudon-EXRare Secret$278.07$3,153
96Primal Kyogre-EXRare Secret$377.65$3,598
75aHex ManiacRare Ultra$222.08$2,325
85M Sceptile-EXRare Ultra$100.96$1,300
92M Tyranitar-EXRare Ultra$100.07$942.06
91Tyranitar-EXRare Ultra$92.98$1,484
93Giratina-EXRare Ultra$141.02$1,960
84Sceptile-EXRare Ultra$56.23$1,425
21GyaradosRare Holo$56.81$1,811
89Hoopa-EXRare Ultra$44.80$890.34
88M Ampharos-EXRare Ultra$68.38$736.45
86Kyurem-EXRare Ultra$37.74$890.34
87Ampharos-EXRare Ultra$69.48$1,465
95StevenRare Ultra$34.80$358.71
90Machamp-EXRare Ultra$25.71$545.01
57Giratina-EXRare Holo EX$21.77$312.61
28M Ampharos-EXRare Holo EX$16.19$133.54
68Lugia-EXRare Holo EX$24.44$494.63
43M Tyranitar-EXRare Holo EX$24.26$289.18
8M Sceptile-EXRare Holo EX$22.81$184.74
99Energy RetrievalRare Secret$17.47-
100Trainers' MailRare Secret$6.27$71.95
15EnteiRare Holo$9.95$1,025
7Sceptile-EXRare Holo EX$7.04$156.92
42Tyranitar-EXRare Holo EX$10.38$200.97
27Ampharos-EXRare Holo EX$7.73$147.37
54GardevoirRare Holo$7.59-
25Kyurem-EXRare Holo EX$3.94$100.00
36Hoopa-EXRare Holo EX$6.49$181.37
37Machamp-EXRare Holo EX$4.37$150.00
26JolteonRare Holo$4.14-
67Porygon-ZRare Holo$3.52-
50MetagrossRare$8.56-
75Hex ManiacUncommon$3.75$371.86
13FlareonUncommon$4.15-
20GyaradosRare$4.21-
60GoodraRare Holo$2.06-
18VolcaronaRare$2.90-
22VaporeonUncommon$2.68-
11VespiquenRare$1.62-
35GolurkRare$2.56-
12VirizionRare Holo$0.57-
14EnteiRare$2.56-
17VolcaronaRare Holo$0.75-
3VileplumeRare$1.65-
49MetagrossRare$0.65-
24RegiceRare$0.68-
33ClaydolRare$0.49-
4BellossomUncommon$0.58-
53KirliaUncommon$0.61-
83Flash EnergyUncommon$0.41-
1OddishCommon$0.65-
10VespiquenUncommon$0.31-
19MagikarpCommon$3.98-
30UnownCommon$0.71-
32BaltoyCommon$0.54-
38WooperCommon$2.25-
39QuagsireCommon$1.59-
40RegirockRare$0.57-
44SableyeUncommon$0.52-
45InkayCommon$1.39-
47BeldumCommon$0.97-
51RegisteelRare$0.59-
56WhimsicottUncommon$0.83-
65Porygon2Uncommon$0.54-
66Porygon-ZRare$0.94-
70Ampharos Spirit LinkUncommon$0.52-
71Eco ArmUncommon$0.32-
72Energy RecyclerUncommon$0.55-
76Level BallUncommon$0.82-
78LysandreUncommon$0.46-
29RotomUncommon$0.21-
55CottoneeCommon$0.61-
59SliggooUncommon$0.56-
77Lucky HelmetUncommon$6.61-
16LarvestaCommon$0.31-
23RelicanthCommon$0.33-
41GolurkCommon$0.37-
48MetangUncommon$0.42-
5SpinarakCommon$0.35-
58GoomyCommon$0.64-
62PersianCommon$0.51-
64PorygonCommon$0.61-
69Ace TrainerUncommon$0.33-
73Faded TownUncommon$0.27-
74Forest of Giant PlantsUncommon$0.45-
80Sceptile Spirit LinkUncommon$0.34-
81Tyranitar Spirit LinkUncommon$0.61-
2GloomUncommon$0.44-
31BaltoyCommon$0.26-
34GolettCommon$0.37-
46MalamarCommon$0.33-
52RaltsCommon$0.68-
6AriadosUncommon$0.37-
61MeowthCommon$0.76-
63EeveeCommon$1.45-
79Paint RollerUncommon$0.26-
82Dangerous EnergyUncommon$0.42-
9CombeeCommon$0.40-

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Frequently asked questions

What is the most valuable card in Ancient Origins?

M Rayquaza-EX #98 leads the set at about $1,006 raw, followed by Lugia-EX #94 at $235.43.

How many cards are in Ancient Origins?

Ancient Origins has 101 cards in our price guide, released in August 2015. The most common rarity is Uncommon (28 cards).

How much is a complete Ancient Origins set worth?

Adding up the lowest near mint Cardmarket price of every card gives about $4,171 for a raw set. Buying singles one by one usually costs more once shipping is added.

How many Ancient Origins cards are worth more than $10?

24 of the 101 cards are currently worth $10 or more raw. Most of the rest are commons and uncommons that sell in bulk.

How do I find the card number on a Ancient Origins card?

The number is printed in the bottom corner next to the set symbol and the set code AOR. Match it to the list above, or scan the card with a phone app to read it for you.

Which Ancient Origins secret rares feature Primal and Mega Pokémon?

Primal Kyogre-EX, Primal Groudon-EX, and M Rayquaza-EX form the best-known Pokémon group in the secret rare tier. Their Legendary subjects, textured presentation, and placement beyond the regular checklist distinguish them from the standard Pokémon-EX and full-art versions.

How do Ancient Traits work on cards from Ancient Origins?

An Ancient Trait is printed as a special rule on certain Pokémon and is not treated as an Ability. Each trait changes how that Pokémon functions, such as affecting attacks, damage, or attached Energy. The mechanic appears across multiple rarities rather than only on premium cards.

Is sealed Ancient Origins collected differently from loose singles?

Sealed packs and boxes appeal to collectors seeking an intact XY-era product with several possible premium pulls. Singles offer more control over character, rarity, and condition. Because the set has numerous desirable full arts and secret rares, both approaches have established collector interest.

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