History
Released in 2015, Ancient Origins was a small set with an outsized reputation. Its full-art secret rares — Charizard chief among them — turned an otherwise routine XY release into one of the most sought-after displays of the decade.
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Ancient Origins — Booster Box
A decade-old XY display held sealed since release — home of the Ancient Origins Charizard and one of the scarcest modern-era boxes in Europe.
£7,630Available
- Set
- XY — Ancient Origins
- Release year
- 2015
- Contents
- 36 packs · 10 cards per pack
- Rarity
- Factory sealed display box
- Condition
- Factory sealed
- Seal status
- Factory sealed — unopened
- Stock status
- Available
Authenticity
Weighed and examined under magnification for wrap, crimp and seal consistency before being offered. Detailed condition photography is provided before any funds change hands. Photographed in-house under fixed studio lighting. The slab shown is the exact item offered.
The piece in context
Why it matters
Sealed product from the XY era was never hoarded the way modern sets are. Ten years of openings have left very few untouched European displays, and each one that surfaces is examined closely for resealing.
Condition
Original factory wrap with undisturbed crimps and no reseal indicators. Slight softening to two corners consistent with a decade of careful storage; printed panels bright with no fade.
Market
XY-era sealed displays have moved decisively upward as supply dried up, with Ancient Origins leading the era on the strength of its Charizard.
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