Hoopa ex – Ancient Origins (#36)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Hoopa ex (#36) is a Rare Holo Ex card from XY - Ancient Origins released in 2015. It showcases artwork by Ryota Murayama and the Hyperspace Fury attack, 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.). TCGplayer market price sits around $3.66.
- TCGplayer market price: $3.66
Card Details
- Set
- Ancient Origins
- Card Number
- 36
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Ex
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ryota Murayama
- HP
- 170
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Scoundrel 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.
Attacks & Strategy
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Hyperspace Fury
[Psychic, Psychic, Psychic]
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.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Hoopa ex from Ancient Origins (Rare Holo Ex) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2015, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ryota Murayama.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Hoopa ex 36 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Hoopa ex's Hyperspace Fury for Psychic + Psychic + Psychic energy. Special effect: Discard 2 Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 100 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokém...
Stats Overview: 170 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Psychic ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Hoopa ex Cards
Looking for other Hoopa ex cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Origins #36 ← Current | 170 | 1 attack | Rare Holo Ex | $3.66 |
�📦 Ancient Origins Set Context
This Hoopa ex is part of the Ancient Origins expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2015.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ryota Murayama, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Hoopa ex card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo Ex cards from Ancient Origins are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ryota Murayama resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Ancient Origins
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Hoopa ex 36 was released in 2015 in the Ancient Origins expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Ryota Murayama. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Ancient Origins is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Hoopa ex have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Hoopa ex card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Hoopa ex works best in Psychic type decks.