Character info
The character
Gloom is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon known for the thick, sweet-smelling drool that constantly drips from its mouth. Despite the pleasant fragrance, the substance is sticky and unpleasant, and Gloom uses it to deter predators. It evolves from Oddish and can further evolve into Vileplume or Bellossom.
This card
This is Gloom from the CSV5C set, numbered 130 out of a 129-card base set, indicating it is a secret rare AR (Art Rare) variant. The card features full-art illustration work by Masako Tomii, depicting Gloom seated among lush jungle foliage with a Metapod-like companion in the background. The artwork extends across the entire card frame in the special full-art treatment typical of AR cards.
How it plays
This Stage 1 Pokémon has 80 HP and is a Grass type, evolving from Oddish. It has a Colorless-cost ability called Alluring Aroma, which lets the player select one of the opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with their Active Pokémon. Its Grass-cost attack, Leaf Dance Step, deals 20 damage. The card lists a weakness to Fire (x2) and a retreat cost of two Colorless energy.
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Authenticity
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How this card was graded
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The working behind this grade
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