Cloyster 24/122
Set: BREAKpoint
Released: Feb 3, 2016
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About Cloyster
Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #91
- Card Number 24/122
- Card RarityUncommon
- IllustratorSaya Tsuruta
- Release Date03/02/2016
- SeriesXY
- Expansion BREAKpoint
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Water - Health Points100 HP
- Weakness
Grass ×2 - Retreat Cost

Colorless ×2
Attacks
- Sudden Grip10

If this Pokémon evolved from Shellder during this turn, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
- Surf70



Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Cloyster menacingly gliding through deep, sunlit waters, surrounded by rising bubbles that enhance its aquatic environment and highlight its tough, spiked shell poised for an imminent attack.
Playability Overview
Cloyster offers strategic paralysis on evolution, enabling disruption while dealing modest damage, though its reliance on evolving from Shellder in one turn can limit immediate impact.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Ocean's EmbraceCloyster's artwork captures the essence of underwater life with its cool blue tones and dynamic shell design. This card deserves a spot on an "Under the Sea" page, ideally paired with other water types that have a similar oceanic vibe. The fluidity of the colors complements the aquatic theme beautifully.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Intense / Cool Tones / Shell Life / Surf's Up

















