Cloyster Expedition Base Set #8
Cloyster is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Expedition Base Set (#8), illustrated by Kyoko Umemoto. It's a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 80 HP, evolving from Shellder, weak to Metal ×2. Its current blended market value is $91.38 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $1,913 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 21× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 4 sold$1,913$1,626–$2,199 | |
| PSA 9 | 2 sold$156$133–$180 | |
| PSA 8 | 13 sold$118$100–$136 | |
| PSA 7 | 2 sold$102$86–$117 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed hammer prices from Fanatics Collect weekly and premier auctions, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$124.12 grading fee → 20.9× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $1,912.50 | $124.12 | +$1,697 | 20.9× |
| PSA 9 | $156.25 | $71.55 | −$7 | 1.7× |
| PSA 8 | $118.22 | $71.17 | −$44 | 1.3× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 203 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 10.8% | $1,913.00 |
| PSA 9 | 33% | $156.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 56.2% | $91.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
97% spreadCurrently 97% cheaper on Cardmarket than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
49% cheaper than the USCard text
Evolves from Shellder.
About the Pokémon
When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.
Card details
Other Cloyster cards
There are 9 different Cloyster printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Expedition Base Set #8 (Rare Holo).
More from Expedition Base Set
Frequently asked questions
How much is Cloyster (Expedition Base Set #8) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Cloyster from Expedition Base Set is worth approximately $91.38 ungraded (near-mint), and around $1,913 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Cloyster?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Cloyster from Expedition Base Set is worth around $1,913 — roughly 21× the raw ungraded value of $91.38.
Should I grade my Cloyster?
A PSA 10 sells for about $1,913 versus $91.38 raw — roughly a 21× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Cloyster rare?
Cloyster is a Rare Holo card from Expedition Base Set (card #8), illustrated by Kyoko Umemoto. Its current blended market value is $91.38 ungraded.