Cynthia's Ambition 178 / 172 Pokemon Card from Brilliant Stars Set
Cynthia's Ambition is a Trainer card of the Supporter subtype from the Brilliant Stars set in the Sword & Shield series. It was illustrated by Megumi Mizutani…
- Set: Brilliant Stars
- Number: 178/172
- Rarity: Rare Rainbow
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About the Cynthia's Ambition Trainer Card
Cynthia's Ambition is a Supporter Trainer card from the Brilliant Stars set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 178/172 and is classified as Rare Rainbow. The Brilliant Stars set was released on February 25, 2022.
Cynthia's Ambition Trainer Card Details
Card name: Cynthia's Ambition
Card number: 178/172
Set: Brilliant Stars
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Rare Rainbow
Card type: Trainer (Supporter)
Artist: Megumi Mizutani
Release date: February 25, 2022
Why Collect the Cynthia's Ambition Trainer Card?
Cynthia's Ambition sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Brilliant Stars set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Cynthia's Ambition Trainer Card
Cynthia's Ambition was illustrated by Megumi Mizutani.
For Rare Rainbow cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.
Market Price and Value of the Cynthia's Ambition Trainer Card
The current aggregated market price for Cynthia's Ambition is about $7.20. Recent listings range from roughly $4.08 (low) to $99.95 (high), with a mid-point near $7.11. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Brilliant Stars set has a median card value near $0.30 and an average near $4.77, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -19% over the last 7 days and -24% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Brilliant Stars set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Cynthia's Ambition Trainer Card
Whether Cynthia's Ambition is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 1,435 copies of this card, of which 716 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 49.9%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Cynthia's Ambition Trainer Card?
Rare Rainbow cards such as Cynthia's Ambition are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
Its collector number (178/172) sits above the set's printed total of 172, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 1,435 copies to date.
Other Printings of Cynthia's Ambition
Cynthia's Ambition appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery GG60 (around