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Cloyster [Reverse Holo]
Wizards of the Coast•2002
$33.77Market Price
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Cloyster [Reverse Holo] Card Facts & History
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Card History
Cloyster #42 is one of Expedition’s unusual duplicate rares, because the set gave many Pokémon both a holo rare slot and a separate non-holo rare slot with different numbering, making this Reverse Holo version a distinct chase from holo Cloyster #8.
Set Lore
This card comes from Expedition Base Set, released in English on September 15, 2002, the first main English e-Card expansion and the set that introduced the e-Reader dot code design to the Pokémon TCG.
In-Game
Cloyster has deep Gen I roots, where Clamp was its signature move, so this card’s shell-and-spikes identity taps directly into one of the original Kanto battle gimmicks.
Card History
Cloyster scored a memorable anime win when Prima’s Cloyster defeated Ash’s Pikachu in 'The Mandarin Island Miss Match,' giving this card a fun link to one of the Orange Islands’ standout battles.
Cultural Impact
Collectors love Cloyster’s mystery factor because official Pokédex lore has long emphasized that its shell only opens to attack and that its innards have never been seen.
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About Cloyster [Reverse Holo]
Cloyster [Reverse Holo] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Expedition set, card number 42. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2002. The current market price is $33.77, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Expedition
- Card Number
- #42
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 2002
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Cloyster [Reverse Holo]?
The current market price of Cloyster [Reverse Holo] is $33.77. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Cloyster [Reverse Holo] from?
Cloyster [Reverse Holo] is from the Pokemon Expedition set, card number 42, released in 2002.
Is Cloyster [Reverse Holo] worth grading?
Whether Cloyster [Reverse Holo] 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 [Reverse Holo]?
You can buy or sell Cloyster [Reverse Holo] 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.