
Cloyster is a Stage 1 Rapid Strike Pokémon with a Water type and 130 HP. It is illustrated by artist nagimiso and is part of the Fusion Strike set from the…
Cloyster is a Water-type Pokémon card with 130 HP from the Fusion Strike set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 51/264 and is classified as Rare. The Fusion Strike set was released on November 12, 2021.
The card includes the flavor text: “Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.”.
Card name: Cloyster
Card number: 51/264
Set: Fusion Strike
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1, Rapid Strike
Type: Water
HP: 130
Artist: nagimiso
Release date: November 12, 2021
National Pokédex number: 91
Cloyster is a solid addition to the Fusion Strike set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Cloyster was illustrated by nagimiso.
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 $0.29. Recent listings range from roughly $0.10 (low) to
For context, the Fusion Strike set has a median card value near $0.31 and an average near $8.20, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +42% over the last 7 days and +13% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Fusion Strike 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 4 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 25.0%. 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.
Rare cards like Cloyster are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 4 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 Rare card from the Fusion Strike set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Fusion Strike set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.29; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Cloyster is from the Fusion Strike set (Sword & Shield series), numbered 51/264 with the Rare rarity.
Cloyster is classified as Rare.
The current aggregated market price is about $0.29, within a recent range of roughly $0.10 to
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 4 copies so far, with about 25.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 4 copies, of which 1 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 25.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
Rare cards like Cloyster are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
The Fusion Strike set was released on November 12, 2021.
Yes. Cloyster appears on 12 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.