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Cloyster Expedition Base Set 2002
Card · Expedition Base Set · 2002

Cloyster

$78.61 Latest known market value January 16, 2026
Rare Holo Water
Curatorial Commentary

The Cloyster card captures a moment of stillness beneath the ocean's surface, where the Pokémon rests within its protective shell. Its expression hints at a sly intelligence, as if it's aware of the secrets that lie around it. The shimmering background adds a sense of depth and mystery to the scene, evoking the tranquil yet vibrant life found in aquatic environments. In this snapshot, Cloyster embodies both defense and cunning, a true reflection of its nature.

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Catalogue plate № 8/165
Identity
PokémonCloyster
TypeWater
RarityRare Holo
StageStage 1
Authorship
IllustratorKyoko Umemoto
Year2002
Plate №8/165
Composition
StyleCartoonishWhimsical
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteCool TonesVibrant
Game mechanics
HP 80
Stage Stage 1 · evolves from Shellder
Weakness Metal ×2
Retreat
Lick 10

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Auto Fire 20×

Flip 4 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.