Question 1

What is the current market value of Counter Gain #169?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Counter Gain in Surging Sparks at roughly $0.05. Its 7-day trend is positive, up 600.0%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($0.04), by 26.1%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.02 and a peak around $0.08 (120% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Counter Gain #169 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Weekly movement is positive (600.0%), and value remains materially above its recent low (150%). The 90-day range spans $0.02 to $0.08 (120% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Current value is 26.1% above its 30-day reference ($0.04). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Counter Gain #169 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Counter Gain is a Surging Sparks card from the 2024 release window. Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Uncommon. It carries a Pokémon Tool subtype designation. The card text reads: If you have more Prize cards remaining than your opponent, attacks used by the Pokémon this card is attached to cost Colorless less. You may attach any number of Pokémon Tools to your Pokémon during your turn. You may attach only 1 Pokémon Tool to each Pokémon, and it stays attached. Attach a Pokémon Tool to 1 of your Pokémon that doesn't already have a Pokémon Tool attached. No explicit attack names are available in the loaded card metadata. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Counter cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Counter checklist helps contextualize this specific Counter Gain print. This comparison sample includes 5 alternatives across 3 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.04 to $22.47 (56075% spread). The current card sits -99% versus the sampled alternative average of $5.76. Notable alternatives include Counter Gain #186 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.04, Counter Gain #259 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.50, Counter Gain #170 (Lost Thunder) at $0.25, and Counter Gain #230 (Lost Thunder) at $22.47.

Question 5

What set is Counter Gain #169 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Surging Sparks was released in 2024. Series classification for this set is Scarlet & Violet. Set size is 252 cards, which categorizes Surging Sparks as large. As of 2026, the set is 2 years old and still in a recent release window. Counter Gain (#169) is one of the Uncommon prints in this expansion.

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