Gloom #78
🔥 Hot Move📉 Dip AlertGloom #78 sits in the E-Card series and carries a live market value of $37.26, 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.
Demand for Gloom #78 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Gloom at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $37.26 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Short-term trend 13.1% (7d vs 30d).
- Uncommon rarity.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €2.74.
- Expedition Base Set, E-Card series, 2002.
Gloom price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Gloom #78.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $199.99
- Mid
- $199.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $3.00
- Mid
- $7.47
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Gloom #78
Card #78 of Expedition Base Set is Gloom, a vintage-era Pokémon card from the E-Card series (2002). The card carries 70 HP and Grass typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Artwork is by Yuichi Sawayama; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $37.26, spanning $199.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #78 / 165
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Yuichi Sawayama
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Oddish
- Released
- 2002/09/15
Gloom attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Gloom #78 — the playability layer behind the price.
Razor Leaf
Foul Odor
Both the Defending Pokémon and Gloom are now Confused (after doing damage).
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Gloom price analysis
What drives the current market value of Gloom #78.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($37.26), Normal ($7.24) — 2 versions in total.
This $37.26 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $37.26 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €2.74, with an average sold price of €2.92 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.30.
Gloom price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €3.29, 13.1% above the 30-day average of €2.91.
Latest daily average €3.72 against a trend price of €2.74.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Gloom, with a recorded low of $37.26 and high of $41.00; current value is at 0% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 4.3%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 9.1%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 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.
On a $37.26 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $32.02 via eBay's default tier, $32.21 on TCGplayer, $35.05 on Cardmarket, $32.90 on Whatnot and $37.26 selling directly — a $5.24 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a uncommon 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 #78.
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 #78 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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 $37.26 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $41.04 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $83.24 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $4.57 (5.9% 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 Expedition Base Set
Gloom ranks #113 of 155 tracked Expedition Base Set cards by market value, against a set median of $65.00.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 28%.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#9), valued at $949.79.
What makes Gloom valuable
- Gloom dates to 2002, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- A $37.26 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Gloom is sought by players and collectors alike.
- At Uncommon rarity, Gloom is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Artwork by Yuichi Sawayama is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Gloom
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Gloom has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Gloom can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Expedition Base Set was released in 2002; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- For Gloom, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Gloom can realise well above the $199.99 low end.
Gloom value questions
What is Gloom #78 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $37.26 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $199.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €2.74.
Should I buy Gloom?
As a vintage-era Uncommon card it is trending up in the short term (13.1% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Gloom?
Gloom is a Uncommon card from Expedition Base Set (E-Card series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Gloom have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($37.26), Normal ($7.24). 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 $37.26. 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 Uncommon rarity tier, the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Yuichi Sawayama also matters to collector demand.
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