Hoopa-EX

Ancient Origins 36/98 • ultra-rare

Set: Ancient Origins
Number: 36/98
Rarity: Rare Holo EX
Released: 2015
Energy type: psychic energy
Finish: Holographic
Market price: $7.11
Artist: Ryota Murayama

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Hoopa-EX from the Ancient Origins set is highly regarded for its Scoundrel Ring ability, which allowed players to search their deck for three other Pokémon-EX, significantly shaping the competitive strategy of the era. As a Psychic-type Pokémon-EX with a distinct holographic finish, it remains a notable highlight for collectors focusing on the XY series.

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What it does

170 HPBasicEX

AbilityScoundrel Ring

When you play this Pokémon from your hand onto your Bench, you may search your deck for up to 3 Pokémon-EX (except for Hoopa-EX), reveal them, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Cost: psychic energy psychic energy psychic energyHyperspace Fury

Discard 2 Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 100 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Weaknesspsychic energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

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Provenance

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Released in the August 2015 Ancient Origins expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Hoopa-EX was designed to capitalize on the popularity of the Mythical Pokémon introduced in the sixth generation. The card, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, features the confined form of Hoopa, utilizing a striking holofoil finish that aligns with the aesthetic standards for ultra-rare cards of that era. Its inclusion in the set was part of a broader thematic focus on ancient powers and legendary Pokémon, serving as a centerpiece for competitive players due to its ability to search for other EX Pokémon.

The design of Hoopa-EX was received positively by the competitive community, as its 'Scoundrel Ring' ability significantly increased the consistency of decks reliant on high-power EX cards. Mitsuhiro Arita’s illustration emphasizes the character's mysterious, portal-manipulating nature, maintaining the high artistic quality expected of his long-standing tenure with the franchise. As a Rare Holo EX, it remains a hallmark of the XY series, reflecting the shift toward powerful, game-defining mechanics in the mid-2010s Pokémon meta.

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