Cynthia's Ambition Brilliant Stars #169
Cynthia's Ambition is a Rare Ultra Pokémon card from Brilliant Stars (#169), illustrated by Megumi Mizutani. It's a Supporter Trainer card. Its current blended market value is $12.91 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $83 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 6× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 34 sold$83$70–$95 | |
| PSA 9 | 9 sold$35$30–$40 | |
| PSA 8 | 4 sold$21$18–$24 | |
| PSA 7 | $14$4–$15 | |
| PSA 6 | $4$4–$4 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed hammer prices from Fanatics Collect weekly and premier auctions, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.82 grading fee → 6.4× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $82.68 | $70.82 | −$1 | 6.4× |
| PSA 9 | $35.20 | $70.34 | −$48 | 2.7× |
| PSA 8 | $21.19 | $70.2 | −$62 | 1.6× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 2,581 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 48.2% | $83.00 |
| PSA 9 | 36.8% | $35.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 15% | $13.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
65% spreadCurrently 65% cheaper on Cardmarket than PriceCharting. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
39% cheaper than the USCard 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.
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Card details
Other Cynthia's Ambition cards
There are 4 different Cynthia's Ambition printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Brilliant Stars #169 (Rare Ultra).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Cynthia's Ambition (Brilliant Stars #169) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Cynthia's Ambition from Brilliant Stars is worth approximately $12.91 ungraded (near-mint), and around $83 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Cynthia's Ambition?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Cynthia's Ambition from Brilliant Stars is worth around $83 — roughly 6× the raw ungraded value of $12.91.
Should I grade my Cynthia's Ambition?
A PSA 10 sells for about $83 versus $12.91 raw — roughly a 6× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Cynthia's Ambition rare?
Cynthia's Ambition is a Rare Ultra card from Brilliant Stars (card #169), illustrated by Megumi Mizutani. Its current blended market value is $12.91 ungraded.