Gloom Collector’s Guide: Boundaries Crossed Printing

Character Intro

Gloom from the Boundaries Crossed set is an uncommon card numbered 2. It features 80 HP and includes the Poison Powder attack. This card offers a straightforward yet intriguing addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Oddish)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Water -20
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Flavor Text: The honey it drools from its mouth smells so atrocious, it can curl noses more than a mile away.
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Key Printings

The key printing of Gloom in the Boundaries Crossed set (bw7-2) is an uncommon card with no special abilities and two attacks: “Foul Odor,” which confuses both Gloom and the defending Pokémon, and “Poison Powder,” which deals 40 damage and poisons the opponent. This printing is notable for its straightforward but tactically disruptive moves.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known variants or alternate printings. It is identified by the set code “bw7” and card number “2” within the Boundaries Crossed set. The illustrator is Atsuko Nishida, a recognized artist in the Pokémon TCG community.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its status in other formats or casual play is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store this Gloom card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity, careful handling will help retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Boundaries Crossed: This set includes the Gloom card as an uncommon Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with disruptive status attacks and moderate HP. It fits well into decks focusing on status effects and poison strategies. The set’s overall theme and release date for this card remain unknown.