Erika's Gloom

Gym Heroes 46/132 • uncommon

Set: Gym Heroes
Number: 46/132
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2000
Energy type: grass energy
Market price: $19.13
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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Market

What it's worth

$19.13market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$15.26 – $19.13 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Erika’s Gloom is a notable piece from the Gym Heroes set, which famously focused on the signature Pokémon used by Kanto region Gym Leaders. As an uncommon Grass-type card, it captures the specific aesthetic of the era’s "Gym" expansions, making it a sought-after entry for collectors documenting the history of the competitive Pokémon Trading Card Game.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPStage 1

Cost: grass energy colorless energyDream Dance10

Both the Defending Pokémon and Erika's Gloom are now Asleep (after doing damage).

Cost: grass energy grass energy colorless energyVile Smell30

Both the Defending Pokémon and Erika's Gloom are now Confused (after doing damage).

Weaknessfire energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

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StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Erika's Gloom was released in the Gym Heroes expansion, which arrived in North America in August 2000 as a collaborative effort between Wizards of the Coast and Media Factory. This set marked a significant shift in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, focusing on the specialized team rosters of Gym Leaders from the Kanto region. The inclusion of Erika, the Celadon City Gym Leader, highlighted the game's expansion into character-specific themes that mirrored the narrative progression of the original Game Boy titles.

The artwork for this card was provided by Ken Sugimori, the primary illustrator and character designer for the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori’s style for the Gym Heroes set was designed to maintain continuity with his established character designs while emphasizing the unique bond between a trainer and their specific Pokémon. The card features Gloom in a serene, natural setting, reflecting Erika’s affinity for Grass-type Pokémon and her tranquil personality. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players and collectors alike for its contribution to the niche of trainer-specific Pokémon cards that defined the era.

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