Cynthia (Japanese)
SM8b: GX Ultra Shiny · 153/150 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
153/150
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Cynthia (Japanese) Worth?
Cynthia (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SM8b: GX Ultra Shiny set, card number 153/150. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Cynthia (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Cynthia (Japanese) (SM8b: GX Ultra Shiny, 153/150) is worth around $194.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $194.99, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $130.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $360.00 — about 1.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $131.00.
Is It Worth Grading Cynthia (Japanese)?
Grading Cynthia (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($194.99) and a PSA 10 ($360.00) is about $165.01 — a 1.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $131.00, CGC 10 $220.00, CGC 9.5 $70.69. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $130.00 | $130.00 | $130.00 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $100.99 | $100.99 | $100.99 | 12 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $549.95 | $549.95 | $549.95 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $310.00 | $310.00 | $310.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $70.69 | $70.69 | $70.69 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $360.00 | $360.00 | $360.00 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $199.99 | $199.99 | $199.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $131.00 | $131.00 | $131.00 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $194.99 | $194.99 | $194.99 | 12 |
Is Cynthia (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Cynthia (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Cynthia (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
