#44 Gloom Topps Pokemon Trading Card
Topps • Topps Pokemon TV Animation Edition
Toy Category
Trading Card
Year Released
1999
Condition
Excellent/VG. Visible corner wear on the top right and bottom left. Slight edge chipping on the right vertical side. Surface appears glossy but may have light micro-scratches.
Estimated Market Value
$2.00 - $8.00 USD (Non-foil/Common version)
Description
The card features the Pokemon Gloom (National Pokédex #44) in a dynamic pose with its signature drool and rafflesia flower head. The background features a green and purple swirl pattern with white starburst effects. The bottom of the card displays the Pokemon logo and the character name in bold silver/grey lettering.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$2.00 - $8.00 USD (Non-foil/Common version)
Auction Estimate
$3.00 - $5.00 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
First Printing (Blue Label or Black Label), Manufactured in the USA
Model Number
Series 1, Card #44
Toy Type
Non-sport trading card, standard size, cardstock with glossy finish
Toy Condition
Excellent/VG. Visible corner wear on the top right and bottom left. Slight edge chipping on the right vertical side. Surface appears glossy but may have light micro-scratches.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging (loose card)
Rarity & Significance
Common. While culturally significant as part of the original 1999 Pokemon craze, this is a standard base card rather than a rare foil holo or chrome per-parallel, making it high in nostalgia but low in scarcity.
Special Features
Features official 1990s TV animation art; back of the card typically contains Pokedex data and an image from the anime series.
Notable Variations
There are three main printings: First Printing (Blue Topps logo on back), Second Printing (Black Topps logo), and foil variants (Silver, Rainbow, and Tekno) which are significantly more valuable.