Gloom #198
Gloom #198 sits in the Scarlet & Violet series and carries a live market value of $17.69, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Gloom #198 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Gloom at a glance
- From Obsidian Flames (Scarlet & Violet), released 2023.
- Short-term trend -1.7% (7d vs 30d).
- Cardmarket values it at €12.05 (EUR).
- Current TCGplayer market value $17.69 (Holofoil).
- Rarity: Illustration Rare.
Gloom price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Gloom #198.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $13.00
- Mid
- $20.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Gloom a good deal?
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About Gloom #198
Card #198 of Obsidian Flames is Gloom, a contemporary Pokémon card from the Scarlet & Violet series (2023). It is a Grass-type Pokémon with 80 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Artwork is by Masako Tomii; the Holofoil printing sits around $17.69, spanning $13.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Obsidian Flames
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #198 / 197
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- Masako Tomii
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Oddish
- Released
- 2023/08/11
Gloom attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Gloom #198 — the playability layer behind the price.
Inviting Scent
Switch in 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon to the Active Spot.
Leaf Step
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Gloom price analysis
What drives the current market value of Gloom #198.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($17.69) — 1 version in total.
$17.69 gives Gloom real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
$17.69 gives Gloom real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Gloom trends at €12.05 on Cardmarket (avg sold €13.26, lowest NM €3.00).
Gloom price history & movement
Recent sales average €12.64 over 7 days versus €12.86 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (-1.7%).
Latest daily average €11.11 against a trend price of €12.05.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $17.13–$17.70. The most recent snapshot of $17.69 sits 98% up that range, 0.1% under the October 21, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 2.1% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 2.8% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Gloom?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Gloom at $17.69 nets roughly $15.05 on eBay, $15.13 on TCGplayer, $16.46 via Cardmarket, $15.46 on Whatnot or $17.69 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.64.
As a illustration rare card, Gloom sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Gloom #198.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Gloom?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Gloom #198 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Gloom #198.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $17.69 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $63.67 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-34.1% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Gloom within Obsidian Flames
Within Obsidian Flames it is the #6 most valuable of 15 tracked cards; the set median is $13.06.
That is 35% above the middle of the set — a top-67% position.
The set's top card is Charizard ex (#223), valued at $89.04.
What makes Gloom valuable
- As a Illustration Rare, Gloom sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- Artwork by Masako Tomii is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Gloom is sought by players and collectors alike.
- With steady supply, Gloom is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Contemporary-era cards like Gloom (2023) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
Buying & selling Gloom
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Illustration Rare cards; a clean copy of Gloom can realise well above the $13.00 low end.
- Bulk lots of Gloom can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $17.69 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Obsidian Flames was released in 2023; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- For Gloom, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Gloom value questions
What is Gloom #198 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $17.69 (low $13.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €12.05.
Is Gloom a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady (-1.7%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Gloom rare?
Gloom is a Illustration Rare card from Obsidian Flames (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Gloom?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($17.69). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Gloom sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $17.69. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Gloom?
Four factors dominate: the Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Masako Tomii also matters to collector demand.
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