Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Counter Gain (Surging Sparks) sits near $0.09. Week-over-week movement is upward at 5.0%. It is currently 24.2% below the 30-day average of $0.12. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.08 and $0.22, producing a 156% range and high-volatility behavior. This version is categorized as Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Counter Gain #169 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Weekly movement is positive (5.0%), and value remains materially above its recent low (12%). The 90-day range spans $0.08 to $0.22 (156% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($0.12), the card is trading 24.2% lower. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +24400% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $14.95, while PSA 10 is $22.05.

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. Comparable prices currently cover $0.12-$9.59, a 7892% band. Against the sample mean of $2.89, this card is -97%. Notable alternatives include Counter Gain #259 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.57, Counter Gain #249 (Surging Sparks) at $3.86, Counter Gain #186 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.12, and Counter Gain #170 (Lost Thunder) at $0.31.

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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