Gloom
SV03: Obsidian Flames · 198/197 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
198/197
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Gloom Worth?
Gloom (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV03: Obsidian Flames, card number 198/197. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Gloom Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Gloom (SV03: Obsidian Flames, 198/197) is worth around $19.57 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $19.57, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $6.26. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $19.57, Lightly Played $10.70, Moderately Played $9.99, Heavily Played $8.13, Damaged $6.26 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $188.88 — about 9.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $29.99.
Is It Worth Grading Gloom?
Grading Gloom can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($19.57) and a PSA 10 ($188.88) is about $169.31 — a 9.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $29.99, CGC 10 $149.99, CGC 9.5 $28.99. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $8.49 | $8.49 | $8.49 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 27 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $12.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 280 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $149.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 33 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $28.99 | $28.99 | $28.99 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $188.88 | $188.88 | $188.88 | 68 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $14.96 | $14.96 | $14.96 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 40 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $14.19 | $14.19 | $14.19 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 93 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | 3 |
| ebay | SGC 8 5 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 5 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $160.20 | $160.20 | $160.20 | 5 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $6.26 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 46 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $8.13 | $9.26 | $9.26 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 | 839 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $9.99 | $13.00 | $13.00 | 112 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $19.57 | $14.50 | $29.98 | 6,505 |
Is Gloom a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Gloom is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Gloom's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
