Gloom

Gloom

Selected Masterpiece • 37/64
Market Price $2.31
Jungle Base 1999
The Illustrator

Keiji Kinebuchi

Keiji Kinebuchi is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 1999 to 2018, with artwork appearing across Base, Gym, and XY-era releases. The work is marked by simple, clear compositions, playful cartoon-inflected forms, and vibrant yet often limited palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Gloom, a small Pokémon with a round body and a large, flower-like structure atop its head, standing in a serene yet slightly eerie environment. It seems to be perched on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by soft, muted colors that evoke a sense of calmness mixed with an underlying tension. The atmosphere feels thick with the scent of its signature foul odor, hinting at the duality of beauty and danger in nature. In this moment, Gloom embodies the essence of a plant that both attracts and repels, capturin”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Grass
Era
Base
Release
16/06/1999

Poisonpowder

The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Foul Odor

20

Both the Defending Pokémon and Gloom are now Confused (after doing damage).

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost