Cloyster

Cloyster

Selected Masterpiece • 24/122
Artist Saya Tsuruta
Market Price $0.55
BREAKpoint XY 2016
The Illustrator

Saya Tsuruta

Saya Tsuruta is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2007, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span series including Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Scarlet & Violet, marked by playful, cartoonish character focus and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Cloyster card captures a moment beneath the waves, where this bivalve Pokémon seems to glide effortlessly through the water. Its shell, adorned with sharp spikes, hints at both beauty and danger, creating a sense of intrigue. The surrounding aquatic environment is lively, with bubbles and hints of light filtering through the surface, adding a serene yet dynamic quality to the scene. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate Cloyster's grace and strength in its natural habitat.”

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
XY
Release
03/02/2016

Sudden Grip

10

If this Pokémon evolved from Shellder during this turn, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Surf

70
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost