Question 1

What is the current market value of Counter Gain #249?

Accepted Answer

Counter Gain (Surging Sparks) is presently valued at about $5.75 in raw condition. Compared with last week, pricing is 14.1% higher. Against its 30-day baseline of $4.83, this card is pricing 19.0% higher. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $4.11 to $5.89 (31% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Hyper Rare.

Question 2

Is Counter Gain #249 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Weekly movement is positive (14.1%), and value remains materially above its recent low (40%). With a 31% 90-day spread ($4.11-$5.89), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($4.83), the card is trading 19.0% higher. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Counter Gain #249 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

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. No explicit attack names are available in the loaded card metadata. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Counter cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Counter printings create a useful comparison set for Counter Gain. The current sample spans 5 comparable cards from 3 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.05-$22.47, a 44840% band. Against the sample mean of $4.67, this card is +23%. Notable alternatives include Counter Gain #186 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.05, Counter Gain #259 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.51, Counter Gain #170 (Lost Thunder) at $0.25, and Counter Gain #230 (Lost Thunder) at $22.47.

Question 5

What set is Counter Gain #249 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

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.

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