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Dark Gloom
TEAM ROCKET JAPANESSE • #044 • 1997
Serial EAG448648
Graded October 24, 2026
Featured
Dark Gloom
Card Name
Dark Gloom
Set
TEAM ROCKET JAPANESSE
Card Number
044
Year
1997
Manufacturer
Nintendo / GameFreak / Creatures
Rarity / Variant
Rare
Card Description
“POCKET MONSTERS CARD GAME. ©1996 Nintendo inc. ©1996 GameFreak inc. ©1996 Creatures inc. All Rights reserved.”
— From card back
Front
Centering Measurements
Excellent. Front left/right and top/bottom ratios are approximately 52/48, with only subtle border differences visible on close comparison. The yellow border remains fully contained within the card cut.
Back
Centering Measurements
Excellent. Back left/right centering is approximately 52/48 and top/bottom centering is approximately 50/50. The red rectangular frame remains evenly positioned within the blue back design.
Defect Map
Front
Defect Map Legend
Corners
Edges
Back
Defect Map Legend
Corners
Edges
Front Side
Corner Close-ups (Front)
Corners
9/10Top-left front corner against the yellow border shows slight rounding and a small irregular bright area at the apex, visible through the holder.
Top-right front corner against the yellow border appears slightly softened, with a small bright edge area visible through holder reflection.
Bottom-left front corner retains its rounded factory shape against the yellow border, with no clearly resolved fiber exposure or lift.
Bottom-right front corner retains its rounded factory shape against the yellow border, with no clearly resolved fiber exposure or lift.
Analysis: The front corners show minor close-inspection softening at the top-left and top-right tips, while the lower corners retain their factory-rounded profiles. No corner lift, fold, or confirmed structural break is visible. This face shows 9/10 to match the corners score the three independent evaluations agreed on.
Edges
9/10Top front edge along the yellow border shows a generally smooth cut with small pale areas near the upper corners.
Bottom front edge along the yellow border appears continuous and generally smooth, with no clearly resolved chip across the central run.
Left front edge follows the yellow border and appears mostly smooth, with slight pale wear near the upper section.
Right front edge follows the yellow border and appears smooth through the holder, with no clearly resolved continuous whitening.
Analysis: The front edge scan shows minor pale wear near the top and upper-left perimeter, while the remaining edge runs appear intact. No chipping, fuzzing, or continuous edge loss is confirmed. This face shows 9/10 to match the edges score the three independent evaluations agreed on.
Surface
10/10No analysis available
Analysis: The front surface appears clean apart from normal printed artwork texture and reflections from the holder. No physical surface break is confirmed in the artwork, text, or yellow border.
Back Side
Corner Close-ups (Back)
Corners
9/10Back top-left physical corner, appearing on the right side of the back photograph, shows mild rounding at the blue-and-white border.
Back top-right physical corner, appearing on the left side of the back photograph, shows mild rounding without a confirmed bend or lift.
Back bottom-left physical corner retains a generally even rounded profile against the blue field and red frame.
Back bottom-right physical corner retains a generally even rounded profile against the blue field and red frame.
Location: back left edge, next to the bottom-left corner
Visible light cardstock exposure and roughness run along the bottom-left outer edge and rounded corner.
View magnified evidence photoAnalysis: The back shows minor rounding at the two upper physical corners, while both lower corners retain even rounded geometry. No confirmed bent corner, crease, or corner lift is visible through the holder. This face shows 9/10 to match the corners score the three independent evaluations agreed on.
Edges
9/10Top back edge along the blue field and red frame appears smooth, with no clearly resolved white chip across the visible run.
Bottom back edge along the blue field and red frame appears smooth, with no clearly resolved whitening across the visible run.
Left back physical edge, appearing on the right side of the back photograph, shows a small pale area near the upper corner against the blue field.
Right back physical edge, appearing on the left side of the back photograph, appears generally smooth against the blue field and red frame.
Location: back left edge
Several attached light fibers and exposed cardstock are visible along the left outer cut edge.
View magnified evidence photoAnalysis: The back edge scan shows a minor pale spot near the upper portion of the left physical edge; the other edge runs appear clean through the holder. No continuous whitening, chipping, or roughness is confirmed. This face shows 9/10 to match the edges score the three independent evaluations agreed on.
Surface
10/10No analysis available
Analysis: The back surface shows uniform printed blue, white, red, and gold design elements with no confirmed scratch, stain, indentation, or scuff. The visible lines are consistent with the manufactured card-back artwork.
Confidence Level: High
Grade Uncertainty: ±1
Grade B — Good
Minor issues with lighting or focus. Reliable grading with minimal uncertainty in fine details.
Protective Case Detected: TOP LOADER
Visibility
partial
Impact Level
moderate
Uncertainty Adjustment
±1
Protective cases may limit visibility of minor defects and can increase grade uncertainty.
Grading confidence based on image clarity, protective case impact, defect detection certainty, and grade uncertainty.
$23.58
Matched listing: Dark Gloom #44
Raw / Ungraded
$2.07
Value is estimated conservatively from live sold pricing for raw and graded copies of the matched listing. The exact parallel or version may differ. Actual sale prices vary with condition and demand. Last updated Oct 24, 2026.
Market Price Range
Sales Volume: 121Low
$2.07
Median
$35.16
Average
$58.98
High
$195.00
Grading premium: +7158% from raw to graded
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