Cloyster

Cloyster

Selected Masterpiece • 32/62
Market Price $2.16
Fossil Base 1999
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Cloyster card captures a moment where this bivalve Pokémon stands poised, its shell slightly ajar, revealing a mischievous expression. The vibrant colors in the background suggest an underwater scene, evoking a sense of depth and mystery in its aquatic habitat. Cloyster's formidable appearance hints at its defensive nature, while the playful glint in its eyes suggests it's ready to engage with its surroundings. This snapshot invites the viewer to ponder the intriguing life of Cloyster beneath the waves.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Water
Era
Base
Release
10/10/1999

Clamp

30

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. If tails, this attack does nothing (not even damage).

Spike Cannon

30×

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost