Gyarados Pokemon Ancient Origins #21
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Gyarados Card Facts & History
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Card History
Ancient Origins Gyarados #21 is the holo version of the set’s regular Gyarados, and Bulbapedia notes this exact card number also appeared as a Cosmos Holo in the Mega Gyarados Collection, giving collectors another angle on the same artwork and card identity.
Set Lore
This card comes from XY—Ancient Origins, a set promoted around “ancient secrets” and new battling mechanics, so a rampaging classic like Gyarados fits the expansion’s big-power, high-drama identity perfectly.
In-Game
The card’s flavor text about Gyarados destroying entire cities in a rage is lifted straight from Gyarados’s original Pokédex wording in Pokémon Red and later reused in games like LeafGreen and Y, tying this holo directly back to its earliest video game legend.
Cultural Impact
Gyarados has carried a fearsome reputation across the franchise for decades, with official game lore describing it as so destructive that some regions call it a “deity of destruction,” which gives this Ancient Origins holo a mythic feel beyond its battle stats.
Artist
TOKIYA’s illustration helps sell this card’s signature drama, matching the card’s Magikarp-linked Full Retaliation attack with artwork from an artist whose Pokémon card gallery includes multiple striking holo rares and character-focused compositions.
Card Reference
About Gyarados (Pokemon Ancient Origins #21)
Gyarados is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Ancient Origins set, card number 21, illustrated by TOKIYA. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the XY era, and was released in 2015. The current market price is $64.32, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently for sale.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $64.09 to $66.11, with a median of $65.29.
Card details
- Card Number
- #21
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Artist
- TOKIYA
- Release Year
- 2015
- Language
- English
- Era
- XY
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Gyarados from Pokemon Ancient Origins #21?
The current market price of Gyarados is $64.32. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Gyarados from?
Gyarados is from the Pokemon Ancient Origins set, card number 21, released in 2015.
Is Gyarados worth grading?
Whether Gyarados is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Gyarados?
You can buy or sell Gyarados on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
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