Cynthia’s Ambition (Full Art) Holofoil Ultra Rare SWSH09: Brilliant Stars 169/17
Cynthia’s Ambition (Full Art) Holofoil Ultra Rare SWSH09: Brilliant Stars 169/17
Price: $12.00
Cynthia’s Ambition from the SWSH Black Star Promos, numbered SWSH09, comes as an ultra rare full art holo in raw near mint shape. This one’s got that clean pull vibe, straight from the pack without any grading slab. The artwork shows Cynthia standing tall with her Garchomp in a dynamic pose, the full art spreading across the card with subtle background details that pop under light. The holo pattern swirls around her figure, giving it a nice reflective gleam without overpowering the illustration.
As a Supporter card, it lets you draw until you have 5 cards in hand. But if none of your Pokémon have damage counters, you bump that up to 8 cards instead. No HP or type here since it’s trainer support, just pure draw power for those mid-game setups. Illustrator Yu Nagaba handled this one, keeping the style clean and expressive like in other SWSH full arts.
This promo ties into the Brilliant Stars era, released around early 2022 as part of special collections. You see these in premium boxes or event giveaways, and raw copies often show up with decent print quality from The Pokémon Company. Common quirks include slight off-centering on the holo foil, especially around the borders, but this example lines up pretty even. The card stock feels sturdy, typical of SWSH promos, with minimal factory marks.
For raw condition, the corners are sharp with no whitening or dings, edges smooth and free of nicks that plague bulk pulls. Surface is clean, no scratches or print lines marring the holo, and the foil flash hits just right when tilted— that subtle rainbow shift without any clouding. Back side’s centered well too, no heavy ink bleeds or miscuts. Overall, it’s a solid raw piece for deck building or display.
Sleeve it up for your next tournament or let it sit in a binder page, either way it’s ready to go.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Cynthia’s Ambition (Full Art)
– Set: SWSH Black Star Promos
– Rarity: Ultra Rare
– Condition: Raw Near Mint
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