Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Counter Gain from Surging Sparks is currently trading around $3.84. Over the last 7 days it gained 3.1%. That is close to the 30-day average of $3.81. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $3.45 to $4.51 (28% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Hyper Rare.

Question 2

Is Counter Gain #249 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Weekly movement is positive (3.1%), and value remains materially above its recent low (11%). The 90-day range spans $3.45 to $4.51 (28% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($3.81). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +769% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $8.44, while PSA 10 is $33.36.

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. Observed alternatives run from $0.13 to $9.59 (7277% spread). The current card sits +78% versus the sampled alternative average of $2.15. Notable alternatives include Counter Gain #259 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.58, Counter Gain #186 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.13, Counter Gain #169 (Surging Sparks) at $0.16, and Counter Gain #170 (Lost Thunder) at $0.31.

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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