Gloom (Japanese)
SV3: Ruler of the Black Flame · 109/108 · Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
109/108
Rarity
Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Gloom (Japanese) Worth?
Gloom (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SV3: Ruler of the Black Flame set, card number 109/108. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Gloom (Japanese) (SV3: Ruler of the Black Flame, 109/108) is worth around $5.67 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.67, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.67, Lightly Played $4.54, Moderately Played $2.90, Damaged $2.99 — 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 $66.71 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $23.53.
Is It Worth Grading Gloom (Japanese)?
Grading Gloom (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.67) and a PSA 10 ($66.71) is about $61.04 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $23.53, CGC 10 $20.00, CGC 9.5 $12.50. 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 | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.38 | $4.38 | $4.38 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.39 | $4.50 | $6.57 | 157 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $54.16 | $54.16 | $54.16 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 69 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.85 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $66.71 | $66.71 | $66.71 | 44 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $17.98 | $17.98 | $17.98 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $23.53 | $23.53 | $23.53 | 22 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 6 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.54 | $5.00 | $5.70 | 131 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.90 | $2.90 | $2.90 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.67 | $4.48 | $6.00 | 1,605 |
Is Gloom (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Gloom (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Gloom (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
