Dark Gloom
Team Rocket · #36

Dark Gloom

Dark Gloom is a Uncommon Pokémon TCG printing from Team Rocket (#36). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.19 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2000. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.

Team Rocket set collectorsEvolution line completers Unlimited
TCGPlayer market $2.19
Cardmarket trend €1.41
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Dark Gloom suits collectors working on Team Rocket who need the Uncommon slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

What is Dark Gloom from Team Rocket?

Dark Gloom is a Pokémon card in Team Rocket numbered 36. Its pollen has such a strong smell that it even confuses itself at times. National Pokédex #44. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

What is Dark Gloom worth today?

Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.19 for Dark Gloom. Low and high spread runs $0.40 to $4321.00. Per-finish references: unlimited: $2.19; 1stEdition: $6.52. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

SetTeam Rocket
Number36
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$2.19
Cardmarket EUR€1.41
unlimited $2.19
1stEdition $6.52

Gameplay stats

HP50
TypesGrass
Evolves fromOddish
Poisonpowder GrassGrass 10 The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Pollen Stench Once during your turn (before your attack), you may flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused; if tails, your Active Pokémon is now Confused. This power can't be used if Dark Gloom is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
WeaknessFire ×2

How collectible is Dark Gloom?

Dark Gloom is listed as Uncommon in Team Rocket. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

What are the key details for Dark Gloom?

Catalog fields: set Team Rocket, rarity Uncommon. Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

Cactaur's take

Dark Gloom from Team Rocket should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.

Pros

  • Dark Gloom is catalogued as Uncommon printing in Team Rocket, making set and number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $2.19 across finishes (unlimited: $2.19; 1stEdition: $6.52).
  • Illustrator Kagemaru Himeno has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $2.19 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

How much is Dark Gloom worth?

Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.19 for ungraded Dark Gloom from Team Rocket. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.

What set is Dark Gloom from?

Dark Gloom is listed in Team Rocket (Base) as card #36. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.

How rare is Dark Gloom?

Our catalog lists Dark Gloom as Uncommon in Team Rocket. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.

Is Dark Gloom good for collectors or players?

Dark Gloom includes gameplay stats in Team Rocket. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.

What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Dark Gloom?

Finish variants of Dark Gloom carry separate market listings. unlimited: $2.19; 1stEdition: $6.52 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.

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Trust & data sources. Cactaur displays catalog and market data from pokemontcg.io embedded TCGPlayer/Cardmarket references. Prices change frequently and are not guarantees.

Cactaur does not authenticate cards or guarantee values. Scan your copy in the iPhone app for condition-aware guidance.

Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-12. Last updated: 2026-06-10.