| Set | Brilliant Stars |
| Card number | 169 |
| Rarity | Rare Ultra |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Megumi Mizutani |
| Released | Feb 2022 |
Cynthia's Ambition #169 Value (Brilliant Stars)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Cynthia's Ambition is a Sword & Shield Trainer card within the Brilliant Stars set from early 2022. Classified as Rare Ultra with artwork by Megumi Mizutani, it stands out among trainers with its thematic tie to a popular franchise character.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $8.98 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €8.99 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €8.23 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €8.67 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 298 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $67.01 |
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What sets the price of Cynthia's Ambition #169
Cynthia's Ambition #169 is a Rare Ultra Trainer card from Brilliant Stars, the Sword & Shield era (2022). It ranks as number 25 by price out of 216 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 7.5x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -6.9%, from $9.65 to $8.98. The illustration is by Megumi Mizutani.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $56.99 | 1 |
| ACE | 9 | $10.59 | 2 |
| BGS | 9 | $44.59 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $31.26 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $18.98 | 3 |
| PSA | 10 | $67.01 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $26.80 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $16.05 | 5 |
| SGC | 8 | $5.58 | 1 |
| TAG | 10 | $71.34 | 3 |
| TAG | 9 | $10.40 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Cynthia's Ambition price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €8.99 | $8.89 |
| Oct 2026 | €8.25 | $9.06 |
| Sep 2026 | €7.63 | $10.55 |
| Aug 2026 | €8.00 | $10.50 |
| Jul 2026 | €8.00 | $10.53 |
| Jun 2026 | €7.86 | $9.74 |
| May 2026 | €7.69 | $9.74 |
| Apr 2026 | €7.00 | $9.74 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cynthia's Ambition #169 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $8.98, a PSA 10 sells for around $67.01 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €8.99. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Cynthia's Ambition #169 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Cynthia's Ambition #169 sells for about $67.01 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $8.98 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Cynthia's Ambition #169 rare?
Cynthia's Ambition #169 is printed at Rare Ultra rarity and ranks number 25 by price among the 216 cards in Brilliant Stars. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Cynthia's Ambition #169 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -6.9% to about $8.98. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Cynthia's Ambition #169 worth grading?
Only for a copy that looks perfect. A PSA 10 adds about $58.03 over raw (7.5x), and a PSA 9 or lower can end up worth less than the raw card plus fees.
How do I check which printing of Cynthia's Ambition I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (169) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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