Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

For Cynthia's Ambition in Brilliant Stars, the current reference price is $3.76. Its 7-day trend is negative at 5.1%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $5.34, this card is now 29.5% lower. The 90-day window shows a floor near $3.76 and a peak around $7.58 (102% total spread), which maps to high-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: Week-over-week movement is negative (5.1%); this leaves value 50% under the 90-day peak. With a 102% 90-day spread ($3.76-$7.58), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($5.34), the card is trading 29.5% lower. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

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 $0.05 and $8.25 (16400% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($4.15), this card is -9%. Notable alternatives include Cynthia's Ambition #GG60 (Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery), Cynthia's Ambition #138 (Brilliant Stars) at $0.05, and Cynthia's Ambition #169 (Brilliant Stars) at $8.25.

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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