Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 239/172 · Special Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
239/172
Rarity
Special Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese) Worth?
Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from S12a: VSTAR Universe, card number 239/172. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese) (S12a: VSTAR Universe, 239/172) is worth around $29.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $29.00, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $25.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $83.99 — about 2.9x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $47.26.
Is It Worth Grading Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese)?
Grading Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($29.00) and a PSA 10 ($83.99) is about $54.99 — a 2.9x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $47.26, BGS 9.5 $61.50. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $46.94 | $46.94 | $46.94 | 8 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $61.50 | $61.50 | $61.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $83.99 | $83.99 | $83.99 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $47.26 | $47.26 | $47.26 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $29.00 | $28.01 | $28.01 | 137 |
Is Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese) is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
