Cynthia's Ambition #169
📉 Dip AlertCynthia's Ambition is card #169 from Brilliant Stars, a Ultra Rare Trainer card currently trading near $10.17 for its Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Cynthia's Ambition #169 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Cynthia's Ambition at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $10.17 (Holofoil).
- Cardmarket values it at €8.60 (EUR).
- Set: Brilliant Stars (Sword & Shield, 2022).
- Short-term trend -0.8% (7d vs 30d).
- Ultra Rare rarity.
Cynthia's Ambition price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Cynthia's Ambition #169.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $8.99
- Mid
- $11.92
- High
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Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Cynthia's Ambition #169
Brilliant Stars placed Cynthia's Ambition at #169; the Trainer card entered the market in 2022 within the Sword & Shield series. This Trainer (Supporter) is used in decks as well as collections.
Artwork is by an uncredited illustrator; the Holofoil printing sits around $10.17, spanning $8.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Brilliant Stars
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #169 / 172
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Subtype
- Supporter
- Released
- 2022/02/25
Cynthia's Ambition attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Cynthia's Ambition #169 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
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- Attacks
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Cynthia's Ambition price analysis
What drives the current market value of Cynthia's Ambition #169.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($10.17).
In the $10.17 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $10.17 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Cynthia's Ambition trends at €8.60 on Cardmarket (avg sold €8.76, lowest NM €3.50).
Cynthia's Ambition price history & movement
Recent sales average €8.64 over 7 days versus €8.71 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (-0.8%).
Single-day average: €6.75; Cardmarket trend price €8.60.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Cynthia's Ambition, with a recorded low of $10.17 and high of $10.66; current value is at 0% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 2.2%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 4.6%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Cynthia's Ambition?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $10.17 market translates to a net of about $8.52 (eBay), $8.57 (TCGplayer), $9.31 (Cardmarket), $8.76 (Whatnot) or $10.17 (direct). That $1.65 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Cynthia's Ambition #169.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Cynthia's Ambition?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Cynthia's Ambition #169 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Cynthia's Ambition #169.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $10.17 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $56.15 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-51.4% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Cynthia's Ambition within Brilliant Stars
Cynthia's Ambition ranks #16 of 24 tracked Brilliant Stars cards by market value, against a set median of $12.95.
That is 21% below the middle of the set — a top-38% position.
The set's top card is Charizard V (#154), valued at $266.93.
What makes Cynthia's Ambition valuable
- With steady supply, Cynthia's Ambition is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Trainer card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
- Contemporary-era cards like Cynthia's Ambition (2022) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- Ultra Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
Buying & selling Cynthia's Ambition
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $10.17 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Cynthia's Ambition, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Trainer card, Cynthia's Ambition has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Cynthia's Ambition can realise well above the $8.99 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€8.64 and €8.71) to time entries and exits.
Cynthia's Ambition value questions
What is Cynthia's Ambition #169 worth?
Cynthia's Ambition trades near $10.17 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $8.99–—; Cardmarket shows €8.60.
Will Cynthia's Ambition hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady (-0.8%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Cynthia's Ambition?
Cynthia's Ambition is a Ultra Rare card from Brilliant Stars (Sword & Shield series, 2022). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Cynthia's Ambition?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($10.17). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Cynthia's Ambition?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $10.17. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Cynthia's Ambition?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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