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
Aug 1, 2026
Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #114/100 of the S9: Star Birth set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese) (Rare, S9: Star Birth #114/100) changes hands at roughly $20.59, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $20.59, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $18.00. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese) is valued near $62.50 — about 3.0x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese): Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese) sits around $62.50 — roughly 3.0x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $29.99, CGC 10 $9.99, BGS 9.5 $40.83 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
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 |
Collector Outlook for Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese)
Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Cynthia's Ambition (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
