Question 1

What is the current market value of Cynthia's Ambition #178?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Cynthia's Ambition (Brilliant Stars) sits near $5.85. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at +0.1%. It now sits 10.0% above its 30-day average of $5.32. The 90-day window shows a floor near $4.63 and a peak around $6.42 (31% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Rainbow.

Question 2

Is Cynthia's Ambition #178 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Short-term movement is stable (+0.1% over 7 days), with price action clustered near recent averages. Observed 90-day bounds of $4.63 and $6.42 create a 31% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Current value is 10.0% above its 30-day reference ($5.32). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +799% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $26.63, while PSA 10 is $52.59.

Question 3

What is Cynthia's Ambition #178 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2022, Brilliant Stars introduced this print of Cynthia's Ambition. Core profile: Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Rare Rainbow. Card subtype classification is Supporter. Printed card effect: 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

Cynthia's Ambition sits within a broader pool of Cynthia's variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 3 cards, 2 distinct sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.19 and $22.68 (11837% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($11.55), this card is -49%. Notable alternatives include Cynthia's Ambition #GG60 (Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery) at $22.68, Cynthia's Ambition #169 (Brilliant Stars) at $11.79, and Cynthia's Ambition #138 (Brilliant Stars) at $0.19.

Question 5

What set is Cynthia's Ambition #178 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Brilliant Stars was released in 2022. It belongs to the Sword & Shield series. With 186 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 4 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Cynthia's Ambition (#178) is one of the Rare Rainbow prints in this expansion.

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