Ranked by ungraded value · updated Nov 12, 2026

The Most Expensive Ancient Origins Cards

The 101 cards of Ancient Origins (2015), ranked by current ungraded value. The top three today are M Rayquaza-EX 98/98 ($730), Primal Groudon-EX 97/98 ($290) and Primal Kyogre-EX 96/98 ($280).

The full checklist, with every card’s price, is in the Ancient Origins price guide. It is part of the XY era. Across every set, see the most valuable Pokémon cards.

Ranked: 50 English cards
Order: Ungraded value, high to low
Condition: Ungraded

The top 3

#1
M Rayquaza-EX
Ancient Origins · 98/98
$730
PSA 10 $12,100
#2
Primal Groudon-EX
Ancient Origins · 97/98
$290
PSA 10 $5,380
#3
Primal Kyogre-EX
Ancient Origins · 96/98
$280
PSA 10 $6,390

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1
M Rayquaza-EX
XYAncient Origins98/982015Rare Secret
$730
Ungraded
PSA 10 $12,100
Strong data
M Rayquaza-EX fills this full-art card with a dark, glossy Mega Rayquaza coiling through a blaze of gold and hot pink lightning, claws spread and jaws open, while the katakana for Emerald Break erupts across the center in giant green lettering. Art by 5ban Graphics, it's a Rare Secret from Ancient Origins, and Rayquaza's huge following makes this one of the XY era's most chased Mega cards.
2
Primal Groudon-EX
XYAncient Origins97/982015Rare Secret
$290
Ungraded
PSA 10 $5,380
Strong data
Primal Groudon-EX fills the frame in a full art layout, its black and gold-lined body roaring upward against a red, lava-textured background, with bold Japanese katakana bursting across the left side and electric blue spikes framing the edges. Art by 5ban Graphics, it reads like a comic panel. As a Secret Rare from Ancient Origins, it draws fans of Hoenn's ground titan and the Primal Reversion mechanic.
3
Primal Kyogre-EX
XYAncient Origins96/982015Rare Secret
$280
Ungraded
PSA 10 $6,390
Strong data
Primal Kyogre-EX fills this full art card with a close, glowing render of the Legendary in its Primal form, set against a burst of yellow streaks and churning blue water, with the attack name Tidal Storm splashed across in big metallic Japanese katakana. Art by 5ban Graphics, it carries the bold Mega-era look collectors love, and as a Rare Secret from Ancient Origins it ranks among the harder Kyogre cards to track down.
4
Lugia-EX
XYAncient Origins94/982015Rare Ultra
$257
Ungraded
PSA 10 $7,000
Moderate data
Lugia-EX fills the frame in this full art card, wings flung wide and beak open as it twists through a blue whirl of wind streaks, its white body traced in a bright gold outline. Art by Ryo Ueda, it is one of the Rare Ultra full arts from Ancient Origins in the XY series, and Lugia's long-running fan base keeps it high on many collectors' want lists.
5
Giratina-EX
XYAncient Origins93/982015Rare Ultra
$200
Ungraded
PSA 10 $7,100
Strong data
Giratina-EX fills the whole frame in its Origin Forme, gold crown and striped body coiled forward while dark, yellow-outlined tendrils sweep across a smoky red and violet backdrop. The full art treatment, art by Ryo Ueda, gives it a bold, almost shadowy texture. Collectors chase it as one of the Ultra Rare highlights of Ancient Origins, and Giratina's devoted following keeps it in demand.
6
Hex Maniac
XYAncient Origins75a2015Rare Ultra
$124
Ungraded
PSA 10 $2,750
Strong data
Hex Maniac fills this full art Supporter, leaning toward you with spiral eyes, a long tangle of dark hair, and a Poké Ball held close to her grin, set against a swirling blue textured background. Art by You Iribi, the card leans into the character's eerie charm. Collectors chase it because the trainer has a devoted fanbase and this alternate Ultra Rare version is a standout of the XY era.
7
M Sceptile-EX
XYAncient Origins85/982015Rare Ultra
$109
Ungraded
PSA 10 $2,220
Strong data
M Sceptile-EX fills the full card with Mega Sceptile lunging forward, its leafy arm blades swept back against a hot pink and teal burst of light. Bold Japanese katakana for its attack, Jagged Saber, slash across the center in fiery gold lettering, a signature touch of the Mega full arts. Art by 5ban Graphics, it draws Hoenn starter fans hunting the Ultra Rares of Ancient Origins.
8
Tyranitar-EX
XYAncient Origins91/982015Rare Ultra
$80.75
Ungraded
PSA 10 $3,535
Strong data
Tyranitar-EX fills the frame in a low, lunging crouch, its spiked green bulk outlined in a hot gold edge against a swirling crimson and smoky black background. Art by Ryo Ueda, the full art treatment gives the armored Dark-type real weight and menace. Collectors chase it as one of the standout full art Pokémon-EX cards in Ancient Origins, and Tyranitar's long-running fan base keeps demand steady.
9
M Tyranitar-EX
XYAncient Origins92/982015Rare Ultra
$75.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $2,010
Strong data
M Tyranitar-EX fills the full-art frame with a roaring Mega Tyranitar rendered in glossy CG, art by 5ban Graphics, framed by jagged yellow lightning and a stormy purple backdrop. Bold Japanese katakana spelling out its attack name slashes across the body, a signature touch of the Mega full arts. Collectors chase it for Tyranitar's devoted fanbase and its spot among the Ultra Rare full arts of Ancient Origins.
10
Gyarados
XYAncient Origins21/982015Rare Holo
$69.70
Ungraded
PSA 10 $26,400
Moderate data
Gyarados erupts from a churning white spray, jaws wide and body coiled, while a gritting fisherman braces his rod in the lower corner as if he hooked far more than he bargained for. Art by TOKIYA fills the whole frame in a loose, painterly style that feels closer to a full art card than a standard holo. Fans of Gyarados chase it for that dramatic angler scene from Ancient Origins.
11
Sceptile-EX
XYAncient Origins84/982015Rare Ultra
$65.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $3,306
Strong data
12
Kyurem-EX
XYAncient Origins86/982015Rare Ultra
$53.10
Ungraded
PSA 10 $3,620
Moderate data
13
M Ampharos-EX
XYAncient Origins88/982015Rare Ultra
$45.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $2,500
Strong data
14
Hoopa-EX
XYAncient Origins89/982015Rare Ultra
$45.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,750
Strong data
15
Steven
XYAncient Origins95/982015Rare Ultra
$34.83
Ungraded
PSA 10 $810
Moderate data
16
Ampharos-EX
XYAncient Origins87/982015Rare Ultra
$34.17
Ungraded
PSA 10 $4,130
Strong data
17
Machamp-EX
XYAncient Origins90/982015Rare Ultra
$30.79
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,825
Strong data
18
Jolteon
XYAncient Origins26/982015Rare Holo
$30.14
Ungraded
Strong data
19
Giratina-EX
XYAncient Origins57/982015Rare Holo EX
$21.30
Ungraded
PSA 10 $870
Moderate data
20
M Sceptile-EX
XYAncient Origins8/982015Rare Holo EX
$19.99
Ungraded
PSA 10 $488
Strong data
21
M Ampharos-EX
XYAncient Origins28/982015Rare Holo EX
$18.70
Ungraded
PSA 10 $700
Strong data
22
Lugia-EX
XYAncient Origins68/982015Rare Holo EX
$18.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,200
Moderate data
23
Gyarados
XYAncient Origins20/982015Rare
$16.99
Ungraded
Strong data
24
Entei
XYAncient Origins15/982015Rare Holo
$13.60
Ungraded
PSA 10 $3,500
Strong data
25
Flareon
XYAncient Origins13/982015Uncommon
$12.94
Ungraded
Strong data
26
M Tyranitar-EX
XYAncient Origins43/982015Rare Holo EX
$12.50
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,000
Moderate data
27
Energy Retrieval
XYAncient Origins99/982015Rare Secret
$11.53
Ungraded
PSA 10 $153
Moderate data
28
Ampharos-EX
XYAncient Origins27/982015Rare Holo EX
$9.34
Ungraded
PSA 10 $234
Moderate data
29
Sceptile-EX
XYAncient Origins7/982015Rare Holo EX
$8.26
Ungraded
PSA 10 $745
Strong data
30
Hoopa-EX
XYAncient Origins36/982015Rare Holo EX
$8.26
Ungraded
PSA 10 $270
Strong data
31
Trainers' Mail
XYAncient Origins100/982015Rare Secret
$7.13
Ungraded
PSA 10 $432
Strong data
32
Tyranitar-EX
XYAncient Origins42/982015Rare Holo EX
$6.93
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,000
Moderate data
33
Gardevoir
XYAncient Origins54/982015Rare Holo
$6.82
Ungraded
Strong data
34
Machamp-EX
XYAncient Origins37/982015Rare Holo EX
$5.19
Ungraded
PSA 10 $259
Strong data
35
Metagross
XYAncient Origins50/982015Rare
$5.10
Ungraded
Strong data
36
Kyurem-EX
XYAncient Origins25/982015Rare Holo EX
$4.70
Ungraded
PSA 10 $283
Strong data
37
Porygon-Z
XYAncient Origins67/982015Rare Holo
$3.01
Ungraded
Strong data
38
Hex Maniac
XYAncient Origins75/982015Uncommon
$2.82
Ungraded
PSA 10 $312
Strong data
39
Goodra
XYAncient Origins60/982015Rare Holo
$1.68
Ungraded
PSA 10 $35.00
Strong data
40
Vaporeon
XYAncient Origins22/982015Uncommon
$1.26
Ungraded
PSA 10 $18,600
Limited data
41
Bellossom
XYAncient Origins4/982015Uncommon
$1.06
Ungraded
Limited data
42
Virizion
XYAncient Origins12/982015Rare Holo
$0.95
Ungraded
Strong data
43
Volcarona
XYAncient Origins18/982015Rare
$0.89
Ungraded
Strong data
44
Volcarona
XYAncient Origins17/982015Rare Holo
$0.80
Ungraded
PSA 10 $50.51
Strong data
45
Vileplume
XYAncient Origins3/982015Rare
$0.56
Ungraded
PSA 10 $45.42
Limited data
46
Golurk
XYAncient Origins35/982015Rare
$0.53
Ungraded
Limited data
47
Vespiquen
XYAncient Origins11/982015Rare
$0.52
Ungraded
PSA 10 $65.00
Limited data
48
Kirlia
XYAncient Origins53/982015Uncommon
$0.49
Ungraded
PSA 10 $37.05
Limited data
49
Eevee
XYAncient Origins63/982015Common
$0.49
Ungraded
Limited data
50
Entei
XYAncient Origins14/982015Rare
$0.47
Ungraded
Limited data

Graded

Ungraded, PSA 9 and PSA 10: the top 5

M Rayquaza-EX, Ancient Origins 98/98

Ungraded
$730
PSA 9
$2,040
2.8x the ungraded price
PSA 10
$12,100
16.6x the ungraded price

Ungraded, PSA 9 and PSA 10 values of the top 5 cards, with the PSA 10 multiple of the ungraded price
Card	Ungraded	PSA 9	PSA 10	PSA 10 ÷ ungraded
M Rayquaza-EX 98/98	$730	$2,040	$12,100	16.6x
Primal Groudon-EX 97/98	$290	$1,040	$5,380	18.6x
Primal Kyogre-EX 96/98	$280	$864	$6,390	22.8x
Lugia-EX 94/98	$257	$1,315	$7,000	27.2x
Giratina-EX 93/98	$200	$417	$7,100	35.5x

Graded values are read from sales of slabbed copies. When grading pays.

Common questions

What is the most expensive Ancient Origins card?

M Rayquaza-EX 98/98, at $730 ungraded and $12,100 as a PSA 10.

What is the most valuable Ancient Origins card in PSA 10?

Gyarados 21/98, at $26,400 in a PSA 10. It ranks below the top card ungraded because a 10 of it is far scarcer.

How many Ancient Origins cards are worth over $100?

Of the 101 Ancient Origins cards with a price, 7 are worth $100 or more ungraded. The rest sell for less, most of them for a few dollars.

What makes a Ancient Origins card valuable?

Scarcity, condition and demand for the character. 6 of the top 10 here are Rare Ultra cards. Condition is the other lever: M Rayquaza-EX 98/98 is worth $730 ungraded and $12,100 as a PSA 10, 16.6 times more.

How often are these prices updated?

Every day. The prices on this page were last read Nov 12, 2026, from recorded sales of each card.

How this list is ranked

Cards are ordered by their current ungraded value. A PSA 10 copy of a card can be worth many times more, which is why graded values are shown but kept out of the order. Only English-language cards are included. How we price cards