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 $5.90. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at +0.3%. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($5.83). The 90-day window shows a floor near $4.96 and a peak around $6.42 (25% 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: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at +0.3%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. Observed 90-day bounds of $4.96 and $6.42 create a 25% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($5.83), pricing is near equilibrium. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +791% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $21.92, 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. The current sample spans 3 comparable cards from 2 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.16 and $25.54 (15863% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($13.06), this card is -55%. Notable alternatives include Cynthia's Ambition #GG60 (Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery) at $25.54, Cynthia's Ambition #138 (Brilliant Stars) at $0.16, and Cynthia's Ambition #169 (Brilliant Stars) at $13.47.

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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