Gloom

Gloom

Selected Masterpiece • 97/146
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $2.6
Legends Awakened Diamond & Pearl 2008
The Illustrator

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Gloom, a small, round Pokémon with drooping petals and a melancholic expression, nestled in a tranquil setting. The soft colors and gentle lines create a sense of calm, as Gloom appears to be in a moment of rest, embodying the serenity of its surroundings. Its eyes are closed, suggesting a peaceful slumber, while the faint hints of its signature nectar hint at a more complex nature beneath the surface. This snapshot captures Gloom in a quiet, introspective moment, inviting the viewer to appreciate”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Common
Card Type Psychic
Era
Diamond & Pearl
Release
01/08/2008

Space Out

Remove 2 damage counters from Gloom. Gloom is now Asleep.

Stinky Nectar

30

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused and Poisoned.

Weakness
+20
Retreat Cost