Question 1

What is the current market value of Cloyster #42?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Cloyster (Expedition Base Set) sits near $59.16. Week-over-week movement is upward at 27.5%. Against its 30-day baseline of $49.62, this card is pricing 19.2% higher. The 90-day window shows a floor near $25.20 and a peak around $64.96 (67% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Rare.

Question 2

Is Cloyster #42 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Weekly movement is positive (27.5%), and value remains materially above its recent low (135%). With a 67% 90-day spread ($25.20-$64.96), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value is 19.2% above its 30-day reference ($49.62). No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Cloyster #42 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Cloyster appears in Expedition Base Set, released in 2002. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Water. Cloyster evolves from Shellder. The printed attacks highlight "Lick" and "Auto Fire". Metal weakness applies to this print. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Cloyster cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Cloyster checklist helps contextualize this specific Cloyster print. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.18-$59.16, a 32767% band. Against the sample mean of $10.66, this card is +455%. Notable alternatives include Cloyster #32 (Fossil) at $1.67, Cloyster #47 (Secret Wonders) at $0.25, Cloyster #8 (Expedition Base Set) at $59.16, and Cloyster #20 (FireRed & LeafGreen) at $2.43.

Question 5

What set is Cloyster #42 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Expedition Base Set entered circulation in 2002. Expedition Base Set is grouped under the E-Card era. Set size is 165 cards, which categorizes Expedition Base Set as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 24 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Expedition Base Set checklist, Cloyster occupies position #42 as a Rare card.

Cloyster #42

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