Gloom (Japanese)
S12: Paradigm Trigger · 002/098 · Common
Current Prices
Number
002/098
Rarity
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Gloom (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Gloom (Japanese) sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #002/098 of the S12: Paradigm Trigger set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Gloom (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Gloom (Japanese) (Common, S12: Paradigm Trigger #002/098) changes hands at roughly $0.30, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.55 | $1.55 | $1.55 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 | 34 |
Collector Outlook for Gloom (Japanese)
As a Common, Gloom (Japanese) earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Gloom (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
