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Gloom

Pokémon · Scarlet & Violet

Gloom

Scarlet & Violet

Obsidian Flames · #198 · Illustration Rare · 2023

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Market reference

$31.26

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Card facts

Quick reference for collectors and graders.

Set position
198 / 230
Release year
2023
Rarity
Illustration Rare
HP
80
Subtype
Stage 1
Evolves from
Oddish
Evolves to
Vileplume, Bellossom
Retreat cost
2 energy
Regulation mark
G
Illustrator
Masako Tomii
Pokédex #
44
Series
Scarlet & Violet

Card analysis

Computed from this card's stats and text — not a reposted price.

Primary role
Gust
Damage efficiency
20 damage
20 per Energy
Prize liability
1 Prize given up
Single-prize attacker — favourable prize trades
Setup
Stage 1
One evolution step from a Basic

Also does

Attacker

Strategy & play

How Gloom plays — derived from its stats and the rules of the game, not an opinion.

  • Needs Grass Energy to attack — your line must supply that color.
  • Grass type, weak to Fire ×2 — a Fire attacker doing ≥40 effectively one-shots it.
  • A single-prize attacker — prize-trade-positive against ex / V decks that give up two at a time.
  • A Stage 1 — one step up from Oddish; doesn’t help your opening hand, but quick to set up.
  • Currently Standard-legal — usable in the main rotating format.

How to beat Gloom

  • Exploit its Fire weakness — ≥40 damage one-shots it.
  • Gust it before the evolution is set up.

Budget alternatives

Cheaper cards that fill a similar role in Standard decks. Reference prices — most-played option first.

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About this card

HP: 80Type:GGrassSubtype: Stage 1Evolves from: OddishEvolves to: Vileplume, Bellossom

"What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched."

CInviting Scent

Switch in 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon to the Active Spot.

GLeaf Step — 20

Weakness:R×2

Retreat cost:CC

Tournament legality

Current legal status across competitive formats.

expandedLegal
standardLegal
unlimitedLegal

Pricing reference

Latest snapshot from the upstream catalog. Actual marketplace prices fluctuate by condition, edition, and grade — use this as a reference, not a quote.

TCGPlayer (USD)

Updated 2026/06/21
VariantLowMidHighMarketDirect Low
Holofoil$18.00$30.50$99.00$31.26$38.58

Cardmarket (EUR)

Updated 2025/11/18
VariantPrice
1-day average€9.23
7-day average€10.18
30-day average€11.28
Low€4.99
Trend price€10.54
Low (excellent+)€4.99
averageSellPrice€11.45

Frequently asked

How can I tell if my Gloom is real?

Gloom is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.

What is Gloom worth?

As of the latest data, the current market reference price for Gloom is $31.26; there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.

What set is Gloom from?

Gloom is from the Pokémon set "Obsidian Flames" in the Scarlet & Violet series, released in 2023.

What rarity is Gloom?

Gloom is a Illustration Rare card in the Obsidian Flames set.

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