Counter Gain Surging Sparks #249
Counter Gain is a Hyper Rare Pokémon card from Surging Sparks (#249), illustrated by Toyste Beach. It's a Pokémon Tool Trainer card. Its current blended market value is $3.93 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $34 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 9× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Competitive play · Limitless
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $34$16–$40 | |
| PSA 9 | $20$16–$20 | |
| PSA 8 | $8$5–$8 | |
| PSA 5 | $1$1–$1 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed hammer prices from Fanatics Collect weekly and premier auctions, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.33 grading fee → 8.8× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $34.40 | $70.33 | −$40 | 8.8× |
| PSA 9 | $19.57 | $70.19 | −$55 | 5.0× |
| PSA 8 | $7.83 | $70.07 | −$66 | 2.0× |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
109% spreadCurrently 109% cheaper on TCGplayer than Cardmarket. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
Card text
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.
Card details
Other Counter Gain cards
There are 6 different Counter Gain printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Surging Sparks #249 (Hyper Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Counter Gain (Surging Sparks #249) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Counter Gain from Surging Sparks is worth approximately $3.93 ungraded (near-mint), and around $34 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Counter Gain?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Counter Gain from Surging Sparks is worth around $34 — roughly 9× the raw ungraded value of $3.93.
Should I grade my Counter Gain?
A PSA 10 sells for about $34 versus $3.93 raw — roughly a 9× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Counter Gain rare?
Counter Gain is a Hyper Rare card from Surging Sparks (card #249), illustrated by Toyste Beach. Its current blended market value is $3.93 ungraded.