# Gloom #198/197

The Gloom (#198/197, SV03: Obsidian Flames, 2023) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 9 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.8/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/gloom-sv03-obsidian-flames-198-197-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: SV03: Obsidian Flames
- Number: #198/197
- Year: 2023
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Variant: Illustration Rare

## Market price

- Current raw value: $17
- 4-month change: +166.4%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 9
- Average overall grade: 8.8 / 10
- Average corners: 8.9
- Average edges: 8.9
- Average surface: 8.8
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 78% | $26 |
| 8.5 | 11% | $28 |
| 8 | 11% | $23 |

### Most common condition issues

- Left Side Foliage Area (Front): 11% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Gloom carries a market value of $17. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $26, about 1.5× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Gloom worth?

The Gloom from SV03: Obsidian Flames has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Gloom cards get?

Across 9 community scans on ZeroPop, the Gloom averages a 8.8/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.9, edges 8.9, surface 8.8, centering 9.0.

### What are the most common defects on a Gloom?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Gloom cards are Left Side Foliage Area (Front) (11% of scans).

### Is the Gloom worth grading?

Whether the Gloom is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app