{"title":"XY - Ancient Origins","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"m-tyranitar-ex-xy-ancient-origins-43-98-foil","title":"M Tyranitar EX - XY - Ancient Origins #43\/98 - Foil","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a foil single card in collectible condition. The card has been handled and may show light play wear such as minor surface scratches, edge whitening, or slight scuffing to the foil layer — typical of cards that have seen some time outside a sleeve. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMega Tyranitar EX is one of those cards that commands attention the moment it hits the table. The Armor Pokemon's towering, crystalline Mega Evolution form is rendered here in the Ancient Origins set with the kind of foil treatment that makes it leap off the card face — deep greens and blacks catching the light with an almost prehistoric menace. Card #43 out of 98, it sits comfortably in the set's roster of heavy hitters, and it earns that position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Origins, released in 2015 as part of the XY series, marked a meaningful moment in the Pokemon Trading Card Game. It introduced the Ancient Trait mechanic more broadly and brought with it a suite of powerful EX and Mega EX cards that reshaped competitive play at the time. The set drew on deep Pokemon lore, leaning into fossil and primordial themes that gave it a distinct identity among its XY-era peers. For collectors, it represents a high point in the visual language of that generation of cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM Tyranitar EX brings serious firepower in terms of gameplay. Its attacks hit hard — befitting a Pokemon that has always been one of the franchise's most feared pseudo-legendaries — and the Mega EX format meant that decks built around it were committing to a powerhouse strategy. In competitive contexts during its day, Tyranitar's combination of raw attack damage and HP made it a legitimate threat on the table. Even if the current Standard format has long since moved on, it remains a strong card for Expanded or casual play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the gameplay, there is simply the collecting dimension. The XY era of foil EX cards has developed a genuine following among Pokemon TCG enthusiasts who grew up playing during that period. A Mega EX with Tyranitar — one of the most iconic Dark-type Pokemon in the franchise's history — is exactly the kind of card that deserves a proper sleeve and a binder spot. The artwork alone justifies the real estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis card is a natural fit for anyone chasing a complete Ancient Origins set, a dedicated Tyranitar collector building out their favorites across sets and generations, or a player looking to put together a nostalgic or creative deck. It's a piece of XY-era TCG history worth having.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56689834983590,"sku":"PKQ-100625-FL","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/qM4rdReXL5rjkuMViprxjV2ECo20cloN-VntQjN7U64.jpg?v=1782191706"},{"product_id":"machamp-ex-90-full-art-xy-ancient-origins-90-98-foil","title":"Machamp EX (90 Full Art) - XY - Ancient Origins #90\/98 - Foil","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Machamp EX Full Art #90\/98, an Ultra Rare holofoil card from the XY Ancient Origins set. The card is graded Near Mint to Light Played. This is a Machamp EX Full Art holofoil from XY Ancient Origins, #90\/98 in the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachamp has been one of the most recognizable Fighting-type Pokemon since the original Red and Blue era, and this Full Art EX treatment from XY Ancient Origins gives the four-armed powerhouse exactly the dramatic showcase it deserves. The Full Art textured holofoil treatment stretches across the entire card face, letting the artwork breathe in a way the standard frame never could. It is a striking piece of card design — the kind that pulls your eye immediately whether you are flipping through a binder or scanning a display case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the competitive side, Machamp EX brought serious Fighting-type muscle to the XY format. Fighting-type support was genuinely strong during the Ancient Origins era, and Machamp EX fit naturally into decks that were pressuring Lightning and Darkness weak Pokemon. The EX mechanic means it hits hard and demands respect across the table, even years after the rotation that removed it from Standard play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Origins itself holds a notable place in the XY era. Released in 2015, it introduced the M Rayquaza EX variants that shook up the competitive scene, and it featured a tightly curated set with a number of Full Art Ultra Rares that have remained popular with collectors. At 98 cards, the set is approachable to complete, which makes singles like this Machamp EX Full Art a meaningful pickup for anyone working through the checklist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is a natural fit for Fighting-type collectors, XY era set completers, and anyone who has a soft spot for Machamp in any form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56689847369894,"sku":"PKQ-101512-FL","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/Vq-qCC921bkImTp423h3C41eGv-ZwQJ-1giVDnKQlpQ.jpg?v=1782191717"},{"product_id":"m-sceptile-ex-xy-ancient-origins-8-98-foil","title":"M Sceptile EX - XY - Ancient Origins #8\/98 - Foil","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a foil single card from the XY Ancient Origins set. The card shows the typical characteristics you'd expect from a played or collected foil single — the foil surface and card face are worth a close look for any scratches, scuffs, or edge wear that naturally accumulate over time. As with all foil cards, the holo layer is the first place to check for surface marks. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSceptile has always held a special place in the hearts of Hoenn fans — the sleek, forest-dwelling final evolution of Treecko that debuted in the third generation and earned a loyal following for its speed, elegance, and cool-headed design. When the Mega Evolution mechanic arrived in the games and was translated into the TCG, Sceptile got one of its most dramatic transformations yet. M Sceptile EX towers over its base form with an imposing presence, its serpentine body draped in sharpened leaf blades that make it look less like a lizard and more like a living weapon forged from the rainforest itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Origins, released during the XY era of the Pokemon Trading Card Game, is a set remembered for bringing some genuinely exciting mechanics to the table. It introduced Ancient Trait cards alongside a strong lineup of Pokemon EX and Mega EX pulls that kept collectors and competitive players engaged throughout its run. Card number 8 out of 98 places M Sceptile EX near the top of the set's numbering, right where a Mega EX belongs — among the heavy hitters that defined what was worth chasing in booster packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the competitive side, M Sceptile EX made an impression with its Jagged Saber attack, which dealt solid damage while attaching Grass Energy from your deck directly to your Benched Pokemon — a built-in acceleration effect that rewarded Grass-type builds and gave the card real strategic value beyond just raw power. For anyone who ran Grass decks during the XY era, this card was a cornerstone worth building around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foil treatment on a Mega EX is genuinely striking. The holo pattern catches light across the full art and card body in the way that made XY-era foil cards so satisfying to hold, and M Sceptile EX's artwork — all looming scale and forest energy — makes good use of that shimmer. Whether it's going into a binder sleeve or a deck box, it carries the visual weight you'd expect from one of the set's star cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is a great pickup for Sceptile fans building out their Hoenn collections, XY era completionists working through Ancient Origins, or Grass-type enthusiasts who want a powerful and visually striking Mega EX to add to their collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56689847435430,"sku":"PKQ-100618-FL","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/6-r6MEaUdSsyk8881d3weCV0zoZZBKzRa_siaxF9Piw.jpg?v=1782191709"},{"product_id":"flareon-xy-ancient-origins-13-98-non-foil","title":"Flareon - XY - Ancient Origins #13\/98 - Non-Foil","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a non-foil single card from the XY Ancient Origins set. The card shows typical handling wear consistent with a collected or played single, which may include minor edge wear, light surface marks, or slight whitening on corners. It is unsleeved stock, so condition will vary by individual copy. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlareon has been a beloved fixture of the Pokemon Trading Card Game since the earliest days of the hobby, and its appearance in the XY Ancient Origins set gives collectors and players one more reason to appreciate this classic Fire-type Eeveelution. As one of the original Eevee evolutions introduced in the first generation of Pokemon, Flareon carries enormous nostalgic weight — it's a fan favorite that consistently finds its way into collections and competitive builds alike. The warm, flame-colored artwork in this card captures that familiar energy beautifully against the clean XY era card layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Origins, released in 2015, holds a meaningful place in the timeline of the XY block. The set introduced Ancient Trait mechanics, a unique system that gave certain Pokemon special passive abilities printed directly on the card, adding a fresh strategic dimension to gameplay. The set also delivered some of the era's most sought-after pulls, including Ancient Trait Tyranitar and Hoopa-EX, which helped establish Ancient Origins as one of the standout expansions of the XY series. Even the non-EX, non-holofoil cards from this set benefit from that elevated design language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlareon's Fire typing makes it a natural fit for energy-acceleration strategies, and within the XY format it paired well with the aggressive Fire-type decks that were popular during that competitive era. Whether you're building a themed Eeveelution deck, rounding out a Fire-type collection, or simply chasing every card in the 98-card Ancient Origins checklist, this card earns its place in the binder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork itself reflects the polished, illustration-forward style that defined XY era cards — clean borders, vivid colors, and a sense of dynamic life to the Pokemon depicted. Non-foil commons and uncommons from this period are often overlooked by casual buyers, but dedicated set completers and Pokemon art enthusiasts know that a well-illustrated non-holo can be just as satisfying to own as any rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis card is a great pick for set completers working through the Ancient Origins checklist, Eeveelution collectors building a comprehensive run, or Pokemon TCG players who want a functional, affordable Flareon for casual or themed play.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56689848156326,"sku":"PKQ-101437-NF","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/9nCN8C4bFHB2Hpi4CeiviMjjcHreh7JObb3TK41aHVs.jpg?v=1782191707"}],"url":"https:\/\/coolection.com\/collections\/xy-ancient-origins.oembed","provider":"Coolection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}