Release year for Surging Sparks is 2024. Series classification for this set is Scarlet & Violet.
The checklist contains 252 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 2 years old and still in a recent release window.
Within this set, Counter Gain is card number 249 with a Hyper Rare designation.
Counter Gain appears in Surging Sparks, released in 2024. Core profile: Its card type is Trainer.
The rarity label is Hyper Rare. 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.
Counter Gain from Surging Sparks is currently trading around $3.61. Its 7-day trend is negative at 2.7%.
It is currently 5.1% below the 30-day average of $3.80. The 90-day window shows a floor near $3.27 and a peak around $4.13 (24% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement.
The listed rarity for this print is Hyper Rare.
Counter Gain sits within a broader pool of Counter variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 5 alternatives across 3 sets.
Comparable prices currently cover $0.07-$12.79, a 18171% band. Against the sample mean of $2.86, this card is +26%.
Notable alternatives include Counter Gain #259 (Ascended Heroes) at $1.00, Counter Gain #186 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.07, Counter Gain #169 (Surging Sparks) at $0.11, and Counter Gain #230 (Lost Thunder) at $12.79.
Current valuation lens: Recent pricing has softened by 2.7% over 7 days, with the card now 13% below its 90-day high. With a 24% 90-day spread ($3.27-$4.13), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility.
Current value is 5.1% below its 30-day reference ($3.80). Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +560% premium over raw value.
PSA 9 is currently around $8.44, while PSA 10 is $23.84.
