Question 1

What is the current market value of Cynthia's Ambition #169?

Accepted Answer

Cynthia's Ambition from Brilliant Stars is currently trading around $11.79. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only +0.9%. That is close to the 30-day average of $11.63. Its 90-day trading band runs between $9.31 and $12.41, producing a 26% range and moderate-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Rare Ultra.

Question 2

Is Cynthia's Ambition #169 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Weekly drift is minimal (+0.9%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. The 90-day range spans $9.31 to $12.41 (26% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($11.63). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +570% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $24.67, while PSA 10 is $79.04.

Question 3

What is Cynthia's Ambition #169 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Cynthia's Ambition appears in Brilliant Stars, released in 2022. Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Rare Ultra. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. Card subtype classification is Supporter. Card rules text: Draw cards until you have 5 cards in your hand. If any of your Pokémon were Knocked Out during your opponent's last turn, draw cards until you have 8 cards in your hand instead. You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn. Attack names are not present in the current metadata snapshot. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Cynthia's cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Cynthia's printings create a useful comparison set for Cynthia's Ambition. The current sample spans 3 comparable cards from 2 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.19 to $22.68 (11837% spread). The current card sits +23% versus the sampled alternative average of $9.57. Notable alternatives include Cynthia's Ambition #GG60 (Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery) at $22.68, Cynthia's Ambition #178 (Brilliant Stars) at $5.85, and Cynthia's Ambition #138 (Brilliant Stars) at $0.19.

Question 5

What set is Cynthia's Ambition #169 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Brilliant Stars was released in 2022. Series classification for this set is Sword & Shield. The checklist contains 186 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 4 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Cynthia's Ambition (#169) is one of the Rare Ultra prints in this expansion.

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