Cloyster — Expedition Base Set Price & Value

Expedition Base Set · #8/165 · Rare Holo

Current Prices

Updated 4/20/2026

Variant	Low	Mid	Market	High
Holofoil	$95.00	$99.44	$87.87	$846.00
Reverse Holo	$89.99	$99.99	$43.39	$1,518.20

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Price History

14 days-$0.98 (-1.1%)

Apr 7

Low: $87.87High: $88.85

Apr 20

Buy now at $87.87 on TCGPlayer →

Card Details

Supertype: Pokémon
Subtypes: Stage 1
HP: 80
Types: Water
Artist: Kyoko Umemoto
Rarity: Rare Holo
Set: Expedition Base Set
Pokemon: Cloyster
Series: E-Card
Release Date: 2002/09/15
Weaknesses: Metal ×2
Retreat Cost: 2

Pokedex Data

“Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.”

Game types:Water Ice

Evolves from shellder (water stone)

Weak to:

ElectricGrassFightingRock

Resists:

Ice¼xWater

Attacks

Lick10

ColorlessColorless

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

Auto Fire20×

WaterColorlessColorless

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

Format Legality

standardNot Legal

expandedNot Legal

unlimitedLegal

Cloyster from Expedition Base Set (#8/165) is currently trading at $87.87 on the market. As a Rare Holo card, prices may vary based on condition and variant. Cloyster is a Water-type Pokémon. Data sourced from TCGPlayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Cloyster from Expedition Base Set worth?↓

Cloyster (Expedition Base Set #8) has a current market price of $87.87 on TCGPlayer. Prices vary by condition — Near Mint copies command the highest value.

Is Cloyster (Expedition Base Set) legal in Standard?↓

No, Cloyster from Expedition Base Set is not currently legal in Standard. It is available in Unlimited format only.

What rarity is Cloyster from Expedition Base Set?↓

Cloyster (Expedition Base Set #8) is a Rare Holo card classified as a Pokémon.