Gloom
Gloom Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Gloom is $0.36 (4ED #139), and the most expensive is $313.00 (LEA #110). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $313.00, up 76.6% over 7 days, up 67943.5% over 30 days, up 69455.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $313.00 (2026).
Gloom Printings & Prices
Gloom has 11 tracked printings across 10 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Gloom: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $120.00 cash for LEA #110; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #110 | Nonfoil | $120.00 | $199.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #111 | Nonfoil | $80.00 | $159.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #404 | Nonfoil | $36.00 | $54.99 | 35% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #111 | Nonfoil | $9.75 | $15.99 | 39% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #111 | Nonfoil | $8.50 | $14.99 | 43% |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #111 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | $9.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #107 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | $3.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 3ED #113 | Nonfoil | $0.38 | $1.49 | 74% |
| Card Kingdom | 5ED #165 | Nonfoil | $0.38 | $1.49 | 74% |
| Card Kingdom | 4ED #139 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
Gloom Rules Text & Legality
White spells cost {3} more to cast.
Activated abilities of white enchantments cost {3} more to activate.
Gloom is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Gloom Rulings
- Jun 8, 2016 Activated abilities contain a colon. They're generally written "[Cost]: [Effect]." Some keywords are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder text.
- Oct 4, 2004 The additional mana is paid at the same time the spell/ability is cast/activated.
- Oct 4, 2004 The extra mana is not considered part of the activation cost. It is a separate cost.
- Oct 4, 2004 The extra mana is part of the total cost, so cost reducers can be applied to this cost.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Gloom has been reprinted 11 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #404 | 2022-11-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 30A #107 | 2022-11-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 5ED #165 | 1997-03-24 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 4ED #139 | 1995-04-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SUM #113 | 1994-06-21 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 3ED #113 | 1994-04-11 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CEI #111 | 1993-12-10 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CED #111 | 1993-12-10 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 2ED #111 | 1993-12-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| LEB #111 | 1993-10-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
Showing the 10 most recent of 11 printings.
Gloom in Commander
Gloom is the #24,807 most-played card on EDHREC, down 174 places over the last 30 days.
Gloom FAQ
How much is Gloom worth?
Gloom is worth about $313.00 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.36 to $313.00 across 11 tracked printings.
Is Gloom legal in Commander?
Yes — Gloom is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Gloom been reprinted?
Yes — Gloom has been reprinted 11 times, with 11 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Gloom expensive?
Gloom holds a $313.00 price because even with 11 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.