Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese)
S9: Star Birth · 114/100 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Set
S9: Star BirthNumber
114/100
Rarity
Super 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 a Rare card in the S9: Star Birth set, card number 114/100. 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) (S9: Star Birth, 114/100) is worth around $20.59 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $20.59, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $18.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $62.50 — about 3.0x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $29.99.
Is It Worth Grading Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese)?
Grading Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($20.59) and a PSA 10 ($62.50) is about $41.91 — a 3.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $29.99, CGC 10 $9.99, BGS 9.5 $40.83. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $17.99 | $17.99 | $17.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $33.40 | $33.40 | $33.40 | 10 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $50.91 | $50.91 | $50.91 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $40.97 | $40.97 | $40.97 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $4.91 | $4.91 | $4.91 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $40.83 | $40.83 | $40.83 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $20.99 | $20.99 | $20.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $62.50 | $62.50 | $62.50 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $18.95 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 28 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $20.59 | $20.59 | $20.59 | 34 |
Is Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. 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.
