Obsidian Flames arrived in August 2023 as one of the final main sets before the Pokemon Company's shift toward the Scarlet and Violet era. The set represented a transition period in modern Pokemon TCG collecting, balancing legacy appeal with contemporary mechanics and featuring Charizard as its marquee card. It captured collector interest during a period when the hobby had stabilized after the boom years, attracting both nostalgic fans and players seeking competitive staples. Gloom, the grass-type evolution of Oddish, appears as a straightforward collector piece in this set. The card's gentle artwork and supporting role in Pokemon's foundational Pokedex make it a natural target for collectors pursuing complete evolutionary lines or building comprehensive set collections. Its early numbering in the set ensured availability, though dedicated collectors still seek clean copies to complete their Obsidian Flames runs.