Cynthia's Ambition 178/172
Supporter card from Brilliant Stars · released Feb 25, 2022
Regulation mark FWhat the codes mean
Cynthia's Ambition is a Secret Rare Supporter card, number 178/172 in Brilliant Stars (released Feb 25, 2022), illustrated by Megumi Mizutani. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$5.99 for the holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$5.75 to ~$5.99, up 4.2%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$5.99 | ~$4.68 | ~$6.77 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
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Card details
| Set | Brilliant Stars |
| Number | 178/172 |
| Rarity | Secret Rare |
| Artist | Megumi Mizutani |
| Regulation mark | F |
| Format legality | ExpandedNot in Standard: regulation mark F rotated out on Apr 10, 2026. A reprint with a legal mark can still be played. |
| Finishes | Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number178/172178 is above the set's 172, so this is a secret rare: a card numbered past the main list.
- Set symbol
The small Brilliant Stars symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markFStandard legality goes by this letter, and F is out of Standard: since Apr 10, 2026 only H and later are legal, unless the card has a reprint with a legal mark.
- RaritySecret Rare, printed as a small symbol after the number.
- Illustrator“Illus. Megumi Mizutani” names the artist who made the art.
Card 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.
Other Cynthia's Ambition printings
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.