Cynthia’s Ambition (Full Art) 169/172 Swsh09: Brilliant Stars Holo NM
Cynthia’s Ambition (Full Art) 169/172 Swsh09: Brilliant Stars Holo NM
Price: $10.99
Cynthia’s Ambition Full Art from Brilliant Stars, ultra rare, in clean raw condition. This one’s got that classic full art spread with Cynthia standing tall amid a starry backdrop, her Garchomp looking ready for battle, and the holo foil giving off a subtle shimmer that plays with the light in a way that makes the edges pop without overwhelming the details.
As a Supporter card, you play it during your turn and draw cards until you have 5 in hand. But if one of your Pokémon got Knocked Out on your opponent’s last turn, you draw up to 8 instead—solid recovery move for those rough spots in a match. No HP here since it’s not a Pokémon, just straight utility for hand refresh.
Brilliant Stars dropped back in 2022 as part of the Sword & Shield era, packing in a mix of VSTAR mechanics and throwbacks. Raw copies from this set often show up with minor centering quirks, like the borders leaning a tad off on the full arts, or sometimes the card stock feels a bit thinner than older prints, making them prone to slight bends if not handled right. Print runs were decent, so you see these floating around in various states, but a clean one stands out.
On this raw example, corners are sharp with no whitening or dings, edges smooth and free of nicks that could catch your eye under scrutiny. Surface is pristine, no scratches or print lines marring the artwork, and the holo flash holds up well without any clouding or foil scratches that plague some pulls. Centering looks about 60/40 top-bottom, pretty standard for the set, with even borders left-right that keep it balanced.
Sleeve it up for your deck or let it chill in a binder—either way, it’s got that quiet appeal for a quick shuffle.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Cynthia’s Ambition (Full Art)
– Set: Brilliant Stars
– Rarity: Ultra Rare
– Condition: Clean Raw
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