Ancient Origins

With 43 illustrators and a sizable spread of Ultra/EX and Secret rarities, the set offers both breadth and a few clear visual peaks. The most valuable card is M Rayquaza-EX (xy7-98), which can shape collector attention within the higher-rarity portion of the checklist.

Released: Aug 2015
Cards: 98 printed
Illustrators: 43
Top card: M Rayquaza-EX $825
Series: XY
Era: XY era

63 unique Pokémon 82 Pokémon · 17 Trainer · 2 Energy Average market $27.32

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§ 02 — About Ancient Origins

A look inside the set.

Ancient Origins (XY) presents a broad, Pokémon-forward structure: 82 Pokémon cards alongside 17 Trainers and 2 Energy, across a 101-card checklist. Its rarity mix is deep in commons and uncommons, then steps into a substantial layer of Ultra and EX holos, with a smaller pocket of Secret rares. Across 43 illustrators, the set reads as a varied gallery, but with consistent preferences for focused subjects, balanced framing, and clear silhouettes.

The dominant look is vibrant and often contrasting, pairing energetic, playful moods with frequent dynamic posing. Digital rendering and action-forward illustration sit beside more cartoonish, whimsical entries, keeping the overall pacing lively rather than atmospheric. Visual highlights include Gardevoir (xy7-54) and Hoopa-EX (xy7-89), both aligning with the set’s crisp subject emphasis and saturated palette. Among the most present contributors, 5ban Graphics and Ryo Ueda help define the set’s polished, high-motion surface.

I · Visual identity

Ancient Origins favors saturated, vibrant color with frequent contrast, keeping subjects centered and readable through focused, balanced compositions. The prevailing mood is energetic and playful, often expressed through dynamic poses and action cues, while occasional whimsical or mysterious notes add variety without shifting the set away from clarity and punch.

II · Illustrators

The set’s most represented illustrators are 5ban Graphics and Ryo Ueda, supported by Toyste Beach and Eske Yoshinob. Together they account for a significant share of the artwork, spanning polished digital finishes, dynamic staging, and clean, character-forward presentation.

§ 03 — Featured