Entei – Ancient Origins (#15)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Entei (#15) is a Rare Holo card from XY - Ancient Origins released in 2015. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Flame Screen attack (30 damage), During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to this Pokémon by attacks is reduced by 30 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).. TCGplayer market price sits around $5.67, Cardmarket average sale is €4.81, Floor listings start near €1.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $5.67
- Cardmarket trend price: €4.85
- Recent low listing: €1.00
Card Details
- Set
- Ancient Origins
- Card Number
- 15
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Flame Screen
[Fire, Colorless]
— 30
During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to this Pokémon by attacks is reduced by 30 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). -
Heat Tackle
[Fire, Fire, Colorless, Colorless]
— 130
Flip a coin. If tails, this Pokémon does 30 damage to itself.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (32.5 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Entei from Ancient Origins (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2015, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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 Entei 15 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Entei's Flame Screen deals 30 damage for Fire + Colorless energy. Special effect: During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to this Pokémon by attacks is reduced by 30 (after...
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Origins #15 ← Current | 130 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $5.67 |
�📦 Ancient Origins Set Context
This Entei is part of the Ancient Origins expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2015.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 Entei 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 cards from Ancient Origins are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Entei 15 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 Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. 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: Fire type Pokémon like Entei with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Entei 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 Fire energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Entei works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.