Gloom 198/197

This is Gloom, card 198/197 from Obsidian Flames. Because the first number (198) is higher than the set size (197), this is a secret rare, a card printed beyond the main numbered checklist and pulled less often than standard cards.

The Illustration Rare tag marks this as a card built around its artwork, where Gloom is shown in a full scene with the illustration extending across the card rather than a plain framed pose. Gloom is part of the long-running Oddish evolution family from the original generation, a line that collectors enjoy following across sets. The combination of a nostalgic Pokemon and detailed scene-based art is exactly what makes illustration rares so popular.

Secret rare illustration cards sit among the harder slots to complete in a set, so a clean copy of this Gloom is a strong pickup for collectors chasing the artwork or building an Oddish line.

Condition and authenticity

This card meets Monster Mart's Mint condition standard:

• Corners: No visible fraying or whitening
• Edges: Smooth and clean, no silvering
• Surface: Free of scratches, dents, creases or smudges
• Centering: Within 60/40 front limit

Every card is authenticated and thoroughly inspected by Monster Mart, and ships tracked from Brisbane in protective sleeves and rigid holders.