Question 1

What is the current market value of Cloyster #8?

Accepted Answer

For Cloyster in Expedition Base Set, the current reference price is $59.16. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only 0.0%. Against its 30-day baseline of $50.24, this card is pricing 17.8% higher. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $25.20 to $64.96 (67% spread), a high-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Cloyster #8 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Weekly drift is minimal (0.0%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. Observed 90-day bounds of $25.20 and $64.96 create a 67% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Current value is 17.8% above its 30-day reference ($50.24). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Cloyster #8 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2002, Expedition Base Set introduced this print of Cloyster. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Water. As an evolution, Cloyster develops from Shellder. Attack line includes "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

Collectors tracking Cloyster often benchmark it against other Cloyster cards. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.20 to $59.16 (29480% spread). The current card sits +450% versus the sampled alternative average of $10.76. Notable alternatives include Cloyster #32 (Fossil) at $1.87, Cloyster #47 (Secret Wonders) at $0.25, Cloyster #42 (Expedition Base Set) at $59.16, and Cloyster #20 (FireRed & LeafGreen) at $2.80.

Question 5

What set is Cloyster #8 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. With 165 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 24 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Cloyster is card number 8 with a Rare Holo designation.

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