Dark Gloom 36/82 Pokémon Team Rocket Raw

Dark Gloom (36/82) from the Team Rocket expansion is a striking and sought-after Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon card that captures the eerie aesthetic of Team Rocket’s corrupted Pokémon. Evolving from Oddish, this Uncommon card features the unsettling artwork of Kagemaru Himeno, portraying Gloom in a sinister, shadowy form that reflects the villainous ambitions of the nefarious organization. With 50 HP and a Grass typing, Dark Gloom fits perfectly into thematic or competitive decks focused on status effects, making it a memorable piece from the early days of the Pokémon TCG.

One of Dark Gloom’s most unique features is its Pokémon Power: Pollen Stench, which allows you to flip a coin once per turn before attacking. On heads, the Defending Pokémon becomes Confused—a powerful disruption tool—but on tails, the effect backfires and your own Active Pokémon is Confused instead. This high-risk, high-reward ability adds a layer of strategic tension, perfectly embodying Team Rocket’s dangerous and unpredictable nature. Its single attack, Poisonpowder, costs [GG] and deals 10 damage while poisoning the opponent, further enhancing its role as a status-inflicting nuisance on the battlefield.