Collector’s Guide: M Tyranitar-EX (Ancient Origins 43)

Character Intro

M Tyranitar-EX is a Rare Holo EX card from the Ancient Origins set, numbered 43. With 240 HP and its signature attack, Destroyer King, it brings a formidable presence to both binders and battlefields.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: MEGA, EX (Evolves from Tyranitar-EX)
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Attack: Destroyer King — Deals 110+ damage, with an additional 60 damage for each damage counter on the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Rules: Mega Evolution rule ends your turn when you evolve; Pokémon-EX rule awards 2 Prize cards to the opponent if knocked out.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from Ancient Origins, card number 43. It is a Rare Holo EX featuring artwork by 5ban Graphics. No release date is provided for this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by the set code “xy7-43” and the “MEGA, EX” subtype. The Darkness type, 240 HP, and the attack “Destroyer King” further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. The Mega Evolution rule ends your turn when you evolve; the Pokémon-EX rule awards 2 Prize cards to the opponent if knocked out.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holo finish and artwork by using sleeves and storing the card away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use rigid top loaders or binder pages designed for rare holo cards to prevent bending and scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ancient Origins (xy7): Introduces M Tyranitar-EX as a high-HP Mega Evolution with a damage-scaling attack. As a Rare Holo EX with no known print variants, it stands out for Darkness-type collectors.