Question 1

What is the current market value of Gloom #198?

Accepted Answer

Gloom (Obsidian Flames) is presently valued at about $17.98 in raw condition. Its 7-day trend is negative at 15.7%. It is currently 10.9% below the 30-day average of $20.18. The 90-day window shows a floor near $11.30 and a peak around $26.55 (85% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Gloom #198 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: The market retraced 15.7% this week, and current pricing sits 32% below its recent high watermark. With a 85% 90-day spread ($11.30-$26.55), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($20.18), the card is trading 10.9% lower. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Gloom #198 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Gloom is a Obsidian Flames card from the 2023 release window. Card flavor text reads: "What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Grass. This card evolves from Oddish. Attack line includes "Inviting Scent" and "Leaf Step". The card has a weakness to Fire. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Gloom cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Gloom printings create a useful comparison set for Gloom. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.31-$10.86, a 3403% band. Against the sample mean of $2.56, this card is +603%. Notable alternatives include Gloom #37 (Jungle) at $0.37, Gloom #2 (Boundaries Crossed) at $0.31, Gloom #96 (Legends Awakened) at $0.36, and Gloom #97 (Legends Awakened) at $0.36.

Question 5

What set is Gloom #198 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Obsidian Flames was released in 2023. Series classification for this set is Scarlet & Violet. The checklist contains 230 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Within this set, Gloom is card number 198 with a Illustration Rare designation.

Gloom #198

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