Cynthia's Ambition #178
Cynthia's Ambition #178 sits in the Sword & Shield series and carries a live market value of $6.17, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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 #178 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Cynthia's Ambition at a glance
- Rarity tier — Secret Rare.
- 7-day average €4.40; 30-day average €4.33.
- Current TCGplayer market value $6.17 (Holofoil).
- From Brilliant Stars (Sword & Shield), released 2022.
- Cardmarket trend price €4.60.
Cynthia's Ambition price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Cynthia's Ambition #178.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.00
- Mid
- $6.46
- High
- —
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 #178
Printed as #178 in Brilliant Stars, Cynthia's Ambition belongs to the Sword & Shield series and dates to 2022. This Trainer (Supporter) is used in decks as well as collections.
Artwork is by an uncredited illustrator; the Holofoil printing sits around $6.17, spanning $4.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Brilliant Stars
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #178 / 172
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- Subtype
- Supporter
- Released
- 2022/02/25
Cynthia's Ambition attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Cynthia's Ambition #178 — 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 #178.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($6.17) — 1 version in total.
$6.17 gives Cynthia's Ambition real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
$6.17 gives Cynthia's Ambition real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Cynthia's Ambition trends at €4.60 on Cardmarket (avg sold €4.29, lowest NM €1.68).
Cynthia's Ambition price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €4.40, 1.6% above the 30-day average of €4.33.
The most recent 24-hour average is €4.15, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €4.60.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Cynthia's Ambition, with a recorded low of $5.83 and high of $6.17; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.3% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0.2% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high 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 $6.17 market translates to a net of about $5.05 (eBay), $5.08 (TCGplayer), $5.51 (Cardmarket), $5.20 (Whatnot) or $6.17 (direct). That $1.12 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
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Should you grade Cynthia's Ambition?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Cynthia's Ambition #178 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $6.17 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 $52.15 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-62.8% 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
Within Brilliant Stars it is the #22 most valuable of 24 tracked cards; the set median is $12.95.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 13%.
The set's top card is Charizard V (#154), valued at $266.93.
What makes Cynthia's Ambition valuable
- As a Secret Rare, Cynthia's Ambition sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- Cynthia's Ambition is a Trainer, so its value leans on deck utility and set builders.
- The an uncredited illustrator artwork gives Cynthia's Ambition appeal beyond pure playability.
- Cynthia's Ambition is a contemporary card (2022), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
Buying & selling Cynthia's Ambition
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€4.40 and €4.33) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $6.17 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Cynthia's Ambition, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $6.17 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Secret Rare cards; a clean copy of Cynthia's Ambition can realise well above the $4.00 low end.
Cynthia's Ambition value questions
What is Cynthia's Ambition #178 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $6.17 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $4.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €4.60.
Should I buy Cynthia's Ambition?
As a contemporary Secret Rare card it is holding steady in the short term (1.6% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
What rarity is Cynthia's Ambition?
Cynthia's Ambition is a Secret Rare card from Brilliant Stars (Sword & Shield series, 2022). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Cynthia's Ambition are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($6.17). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Cynthia's Ambition sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.17. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Cynthia's Ambition's value?
Four factors dominate: the Secret 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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