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Cloyster
Wizards of the Coast•2002
$93.37Market Price
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Cloyster Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Set Lore
Cloyster #8 is part of Expedition Base Set, the first main English expansion of the e-Card era, which gave collectors the iconic dot-code border that could be scanned with the Nintendo e-Reader.
Card History
As a Rare Holo in Expedition, this Cloyster comes from the first non-reprint English expansion that did not receive a 1st Edition print run, giving WotC-era collectors a very distinct place for it in Pokémon TCG history.
In-Game
Cloyster’s game lore is all about extreme defense and violent counterattacks—multiple Pokédex entries describe its shell as harder than diamond and say it fires spikes in rapid volleys, which fits the card’s aggressive 'Auto Fire' attack perfectly.
In-Game
In Generation I, Clamp was Cloyster’s signature move, so this Pokémon already had a reputation in the games for locking opponents down long before collectors knew it as an Expedition holo.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Kyoko Umemoto, whose very first Pokémon TCG work debuted in Expedition Base Set, making Cloyster #8 part of the opening chapter of her long-running contribution to the hobby.
Card Reference
About Cloyster
Cloyster is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Expedition set, card number 8. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2002. The current market price is $93.37, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Expedition
- Card Number
- #8
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2002
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Cloyster?
The current market price of Cloyster is $93.37. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Cloyster from?
Cloyster is from the Pokemon Expedition set, card number 8, released in 2002.
Is Cloyster worth grading?
Whether Cloyster is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Cloyster?
You can buy or sell Cloyster on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.