Ancient Origins
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Power of the Ancient Days!
Ready for some new tricks? Hoopa-EX brings new Mythical power to the Pokémon world, along with fierce new challengers like Mega Tyranitar-EX, Mega Ampharos-EX, and Mega Sceptile-EX! The Pokémon TCG: XY—Ancient Origins expansion transforms ancient secrets into modern battling techniques, with all-new Special Energy cards, new Ancient Traits, and Shiny versions of Primal Kyogre-EX, Primal Groudon-EX, and Mega Rayquaza-EX! The power of the ancients is unbound!
Ancient Origins Pokémon Set is the seventh main expansion of the Pokémon TCG XY Series, introduced in Japan as Bandit Ring on June 20, 2015, and released in English on August 12, 2015. Drawing inspiration from Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Ancient Origins continues to showcase Generation VI VIPokémon alongside powerful Pokémon‑EX and M Pokémon‑EX. As the final installment of the XY Era in Japan, this set delivers both nostalgic callbacks and fresh strategic twists for players and collectors alike.
Building on the fan‑favorite Ancient Trait mechanic, Ancient Origins highlights cards like Hoopa Unbound—the Mythical Pokémon’s first full TCG appearance in its Unbound form. Ancient Trait cards feature expansive artwork, with three‑quarters of the card dedicated to detailed illustrations and a vibrant header bar displaying each Trait’s effect. Key staples such as Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon return here as ultra‑rare secret variants (shiny foils that any collector would covet), alongside a secret Mega Rayquaza that soars above the competition.
Beneath its high‑power battles, Ancient Origins Pokémon Set brims with delightful details. The Japanese title Bandit Ring nods to Hoenn’s spirit of mystery and mischief, while the English logo’s angular “ancient” font evokes prehistoric ruins. Silver‑foil full‑art cards pop against earthy backgrounds, and special collection tins—including exclusive promo cards—add extra allure. Whether you’re assembling your ultimate Hoopa deck, hunting down shiny secret rares, or simply admiring the lush, temple‑ruin–inspired art, Ancient Origins offers a perfect blend of history, legend, and gameplay innovation.
Ancient Origins Set Cards
