Hoopa-EX (Ancient Origins) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Hoopa-EX from the Ancient Origins set is a Rare Ultra Basic EX with 170 HP. Its Scoundrel Ring ability provides valuable search utility, while Hyperspace Fury delivers targeted pressure. This card is numbered 89 in the set.

Quick Facts

• HP: 170
• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic EX
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Ability: Scoundrel Ring (search deck for up to 3 Pokémon-EX except Hoopa-EX)
• Attack: Hyperspace Fury (discard 2 Energy, 100 damage to one opponent’s Pokémon)
• Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
• Rarity: Rare Ultra
• Set: Ancient Origins (xy7)
• Number: 89
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Hoopa-EX is from Ancient Origins (set code xy7), card number 89. As a Rare Ultra, it’s notable for accelerating Pokémon-EX retrieval and leveraging Hyperspace Fury for impactful damage placement.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its Psychic type, the Scoundrel Ring ability, artwork by 5ban Graphics, a retreat cost of 2, and a weakness to Psychic-type attacks.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

This Hoopa-EX follows the Pokémon-EX rule: when it’s Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Its ability to fetch multiple Pokémon-EX offers strong setup potential, while Hyperspace Fury requires discarding Energy—plan your Energy attachments and recovery accordingly.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve or toploader, and keep it away from sunlight and moisture. Minimize handling to avoid edge and surface wear, preserving the artwork and condition of this Rare Ultra.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ancient Origins (xy7): Introduced Hoopa-EX as a powerful Psychic-type Basic EX with a unique ability to search for Pokémon-EX, enhancing deck consistency and tactical flexibility.