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Cloyster 8/165

Name: Cloyster #8 - Expedition Base Set | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ecard1-8
Price: 91.38 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Expedition Base Set Released: Sep 15, 2002

Pokémon

Water Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 96 packs (1.0%) Evolves From: Shellder

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holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

91.38 $0.62 (0.68%)

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reverse Holofoil

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45.51

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	2,326.96	—	x25
PSA9	367.05	1.75%	x4.0
PSA8	177.50	—	x1.9
PSA7	124.64	3.40%	x1.4

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	335.20	—	x7.4
PSA9	117.02	—	x2.6
PSA8	71.21	31.29%	x1.6
PSA7	20.00	—	x0.4

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Cloyster
National Pokédex #91
Card Number 8/165
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorKyoko Umemoto
Release Date15/09/2002
SeriesE-Card
Expansion Expedition Base Set
Evolves From
Shellder
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points80 HP
Weakness Metal ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Lick10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Auto Fire20×
Flip 4 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Cloyster emerging fiercely from its spiked shell, its mischievous grin illuminated against a dark, sparkling underwater backdrop, suggesting a powerful and cunning presence within the ocean depths.

Playability Overview

Cloyster's high damage potential with Auto Fire is offset by its reliance on multiple coin flips and moderate retreat cost, making it a risky but potentially rewarding choice in gameplay.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Glimmering DepthsThis Cloyster shines with that sparkling water and shell pattern, making it a great centerpiece for a water-themed page with some subtle sparkle. Place it alongside other water Pokémon, especially those with shiny or holo art, to keep the shimmering vibe consistent.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Cool / Sparkly Blue / Shiny Shell / Water Creatures