
Cloyster is a Stage 1 Pokémon card from the Fossil set, released in the vintage era (1999). It is a Water type with 50 HP and features artwork by Kagemaru…
Cloyster is a Water-type Pokémon card with 50 HP from the Fossil set, part of the Base series. It carries the collector number 32/62 and is classified as Uncommon. The Fossil set was released on October 10, 1999.
The card includes the flavor text: “When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.”.
Card name: Cloyster
Card number: 32/62
Set: Fossil
Series: Base
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Water
HP: 50
Artist: Kagemaru Himeno
Release date: October 10, 1999
National Pokédex number: 91
Cloyster is most often collected as part of a complete Fossil set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Cloyster was illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Cloyster is about $6.60. Recent listings range from roughly
For context, the Fossil set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Fossil set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Cloyster is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 2,291 copies of this card, of which 487 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 21.3%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
As an Uncommon card, Cloyster sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 2,291 copies to date.
Cloyster appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Expedition Base Set 8 (around $91.38), FireRed & LeafGreen 20 (around $33.39) and Expedition Base Set 42 (around $31.15).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Cloyster pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Fossil set (Base series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Fossil set. Its current aggregated market price is about $6.60; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Cloyster is from the Fossil set (Base series), numbered 32/62 with the Uncommon rarity.
Cloyster is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about $6.60, within a recent range of roughly
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 2,291 copies so far, with about 21.3% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 2,291 copies, of which 487 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 21.3%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As an Uncommon card, Cloyster sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Fossil set was released on October 10, 1999.
Yes. Cloyster appears on 12 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.