Cynthia’s Ambition (Full Art) 169/172 Swsh09: Brilliant Stars Holo
Cynthia’s Ambition (Full Art) 169/172 Swsh09: Brilliant Stars Holo
Price: $11.99
Cynthia’s Ambition from the Brilliant Stars set, ultra rare full art version, sitting here in clean raw condition. This one’s got that classic full art treatment with Cynthia looking determined alongside her Garchomp, the holo foil spreading across the background like a subtle energy wave. The artwork pops with her signature black outfit and that intense stare, capturing her as the Sinnoh champ ready to turn the tide.
As a Supporter card, it lets you draw cards until you have 5 in your hand. If the opponent’s Active Pokémon is a Pokémon V, you draw 3 more—solid for cycling through your deck mid-game without any HP or type attached, just pure utility.
Brilliant Stars dropped back in 2022 as part of the Sword & Shield era, packing in VSTAR mechanics and a mix of new mons. Raw copies from this set often show up with minor centering shifts, especially on the full arts where the borders can look a tad off if you’re picky, and the card stock feels a bit thicker than earlier prints, holding up well against light wear.
In terms of raw details, this copy’s corners are sharp with no dings or whitening, edges clean and straight without any nicks from shuffling mishaps. The surface is smooth, free of scratches or print lines, and that holo flash gleams evenly under light, no clouding or foil scratches to spoil it. Centering’s decent, maybe 60/40 on the sides, but the overall whiteness is bright and even, making it a solid pickup for anyone chasing these trainer full arts.
Sleeve it up for your deck or let it chill in a binder—either way, it’s got that champ vibe.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Cynthia’s Ambition (Full Art)
– Set: Swsh09: Brilliant Stars
– Rarity: Ultra Rare
– Condition: Clean Raw
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