Ancient Origins
XY · AOR · 2015
Pokémon TCG expansion

Ancient Origins card list

101 cards in the XY Series, led by M Rayquaza-EX at $1,172.00.

■ Highest-value cards

Ancient Origins chase cards

  1. M Rayquaza-EX Rare Secret #98

    01 · By price

    M Rayquaza-EX

    #98 · Rare Secret

    $1,172

    Tracked USD · holofoil ·

  2. Primal Kyogre-EX Rare Secret #96

    02 · By price

    Primal Kyogre-EX

    #96 · Rare Secret

    $441.85

    Tracked USD · holofoil ·

  3. Primal Groudon-EX Rare Secret #97

    03 · By price

    Primal Groudon-EX

    #97 · Rare Secret

    $324.77

    Tracked USD · holofoil ·

■ Full set

Complete Ancient Origins card list

Ancient Origins contains 101 cards. Search by name or card number, filter by rarity, or compare prices.

101 of 101 cards

■ About this set

What is Ancient Origins?

Ancient Origins is a Pokémon TCG expansion released in 2015 under set code AOR, part of the XY Series. Chase Season lists 101 cards across 7 rarity tiers, from base commons through the rarest special illustration pulls. The rarity breakdown shows how chase tiers are distributed within the expansion. Each card carries a Chase Index — a community-driven signal of what collectors are actively chasing right now.

■ Key facts
Release date
August 12, 2015
Set code
AOR
Series
XY
Total cards
101
Chase tiers
5 cards · 1 tier
Reverse holos
72
Rarity breakdown
Uncommon
28
Common
23
Rare
13
Rare Ultra
13
Rare Holo EX
11
Rare Holo
8
Rare Secret
5
■ Series context

How does Ancient Origins fit in the XY Series?

Ancient Origins sits in the XY Series, released in 2015. It follows Roaring Skies (2015) and precedes BREAKthrough (2015). Browse adjacent expansions below to compare chase cards, rarity distributions, and market trends across the series.

■ Common questions

Frequently asked about Ancient Origins

Pricing, rarities, release info, and pack value — answered with current market data.

How many cards are in Ancient Origins?

Chase Season lists 101 cards in Ancient Origins. Every card is linked in the complete checklist above.

What is the most valuable card in Ancient Origins?

The highest-priced tracked card in Ancient Origins is M Rayquaza-EX (Rare Secret), currently priced at $1,172.00 in the tracked price data.

What are the top chase cards in Ancient Origins?

The top chases in Ancient Origins are led by M Rayquaza-EX 98/98 at $1,172.00, then Primal Kyogre-EX 96/98 and Primal Groudon-EX 97/98. See the leading chase cards, ranked by current market value.

When was Ancient Origins released?

Ancient Origins was released on August 12, 2015 as part of the XY Series. It carries the set code AOR.

How is the Chase Index calculated for Ancient Origins?

The Chase Index is ordered by active collector chases. Within Ancient Origins, cards with more active chases appear first.

Is Ancient Origins rising or falling in value?

Tracked cards in Ancient Origins have moved +2.4% over the past 7 days and +3.4% over the past 30 days, based on market prices.

What rarities are in Ancient Origins?

Ancient Origins spans 7 distinct rarity tiers across 101 tracked cards. The most common are 28 Uncommon, 23 Common, 13 Rare. The premium rarity tiers include 5 Rare Secrets.

Which Pokémon are featured in Ancient Origins?

The headline cards in Ancient Origins feature M Rayquaza-EX, Primal Kyogre-EX, Primal Groudon-EX, Lugia-EX, Giratina-EX, M Sceptile-EX, alongside other species across the set's 7 rarity tiers. These examples are selected by current market value. The Chase Index ranks cards by active collector chases.

What card variants are available in Ancient Origins?

Beyond the base print, Ancient Origins includes 5 chase-tier cards across 1 premium rarity (5 Rare Secrets), plus 72 cards with a reverse-holo variant. Each variant is priced and tracked separately on Chase Season.

How does Ancient Origins compare to Roaring Skies?

Ancient Origins (2015) is an expansion in the XY Series that followed Roaring Skies (2015). It tracks 101 cards versus 112 in Roaring Skies, with a top chase of $1,172.00 against $550.70 in its predecessor.

Are Ancient Origins booster packs worth opening?

Pack value in Ancient Origins depends on pull rates and current market prices. Card prices alone do not show what a pack is likely to contain. The highest-priced tracked card is M Rayquaza-EX at $1,172.00. The average tracked card price is $33.55; this is not an expected return per pack.