Cynthia's Ambition Brilliant Stars #178
Cynthia's Ambition is a Rare Rainbow Pokémon card from Brilliant Stars (#178), illustrated by Megumi Mizutani. It's a Supporter Trainer card. Its current blended market value is $6.27 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $100 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 16× 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 | $100$65–$101 | |
| PSA 9 | $20$15–$30 | |
| PSA 8 | $15$4–$21 | |
| PSA 7 | $10$10–$10 | |
| PSA 4 | $7$7–$7 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.99 grading fee → 15.9× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $99.93 | $70.99 | +$23 | 15.9× |
| PSA 9 | $20.37 | $70.19 | −$56 | 3.2× |
| PSA 8 | $14.64 | $70.14 | −$62 | 2.3× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 1,437 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 49.9% | $100.00 |
| PSA 9 | 35.1% | $20.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 15% | $6.00 |
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
34% spreadCurrently 34% cheaper on Cardmarket than TCGplayer. 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
25% 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.
You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn.
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 #178 (Rare Rainbow).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Cynthia's Ambition (Brilliant Stars #178) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Cynthia's Ambition from Brilliant Stars is worth approximately $6.27 ungraded (near-mint), and around $100 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 $100 — roughly 16× the raw ungraded value of $6.27.
Should I grade my Cynthia's Ambition?
A PSA 10 sells for about $100 versus $6.27 raw — roughly a 16× 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 Rainbow card from Brilliant Stars (card #178), illustrated by Megumi Mizutani. Its current blended market value is $6.27 ungraded.