Ancient Origins chase cards

The top 10 Ancient Origins chase cards

1. 

   #1 M Rayquaza-EX – Rare Secret

   98/98 · Ancient Origins

   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.

   Ungraded

   $730

   PSA 10

   $12,100

   Gem rate

   14%

   The most valuable chase card in Ancient Origins ungraded; a PSA 10 copy sells for 17× that ($12,100), and 14% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

2. 

   #2 Primal Groudon-EX – Rare Secret

   97/98 · Ancient Origins

   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.

   Ungraded

   $290

   PSA 10

   $5,380

   Gem rate

   22%

   Number 2 in Ancient Origins by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 19× that ($5,380), and 22% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

3. 

   #3 Primal Kyogre-EX – Rare Secret

   96/98 · Ancient Origins

   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.

   Ungraded

   $280

   PSA 10

   $6,390

   Gem rate

   15%

   Number 3 in Ancient Origins by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 23× that ($6,390), and 15% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 13% over four weeks.

4. 

   #4 Lugia-EX – Rare Ultra

   94/98 · Ancient Origins

   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.

   Ungraded

   $257

   PSA 10

   $7,000

   Gem rate

   15%

   Number 4 in Ancient Origins by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 27× that ($7,000), and 15% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is down 34% over four weeks.

5. 

   #5 Giratina-EX – Rare Ultra

   93/98 · Ancient Origins

   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.

   Ungraded

   $200

   PSA 10

   $7,100

   Gem rate

   21%

   Number 5 in Ancient Origins by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 36× that ($7,100), and 21% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 43% over four weeks.

6. 

   #6 Hex Maniac – Rare Ultra

   75a · Ancient Origins

   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.

   Ungraded

   $124

   PSA 10

   $2,750

   Gem rate

   –

   Number 6 in Ancient Origins by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 22× that ($2,750). Its ungraded price is up 15% over four weeks.

7. 

   #7 M Sceptile-EX – Rare Ultra

   85/98 · Ancient Origins

   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.

   Ungraded

   $109

   PSA 10

   $2,220

   Gem rate

   21%

   Number 7 in Ancient Origins by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 20× that ($2,220), and 21% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 16% over four weeks.

8. 

   #8 Tyranitar-EX – Rare Ultra

   91/98 · Ancient Origins

   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.

   Ungraded

   $80.75

   PSA 10

   $3,535

   Gem rate

   18%

   Number 8 in Ancient Origins by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 44× that ($3,535), and 18% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

9. 

   #9 M Tyranitar-EX – Rare Ultra

   92/98 · Ancient Origins

   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.

   Ungraded

   $75.00

   PSA 10

   $2,010

   Gem rate

   25%

   Number 9 in Ancient Origins by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 27× that ($2,010), and 25% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 17% over four weeks.

10. 

    #10 Sceptile-EX – Rare Ultra

    84/98 · Ancient Origins

    Sceptile-EX fills the whole frame here, a full art shot of the Hoenn grass starter turning toward you with its mouth open, outlined in gold against swirling blue and yellow streaks and drifting green leaves. Art by Ryo Ueda, it is one of the Ultra Rare full arts from Ancient Origins, a set fans of the Hoenn region chase for its Primal-era lineup, and Sceptile has a loyal starter following.

    Ungraded

    $65.00

    PSA 10

    $3,306

    Gem rate

    21%

    Number 10 in Ancient Origins by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 51× that ($3,306), and 21% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 44% over four weeks.