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Cloyster

Fossil 32/62 • uncommon

Set: Fossil
Number: 32/62
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 1999
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $5.30
Artist: Kagemaru Himeno

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Market

What it's worth

$5.30market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$5.30 – $7.92 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This water-type card from the Fossil set captures a classic creature from an early era of collecting. As an uncommon entry in its series, it remains a nostalgic piece for those who appreciate the foundational stages of the hobby.

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Card face

What it does

50 HPStage 1

Cost: water energy water energyClamp30

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. If tails, this attack does nothing (not even damage).

Cost: water energy water energySpike Cannon30×

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Cloyster (32/62) was released in 1999 as part of the Fossil expansion, the third set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Following the success of the Base Set and Jungle, the Fossil set was designed to introduce the remaining Generation I Pokémon that had not yet appeared in card form, focusing on the mysterious prehistoric creatures found in the Kanto region's lore.

The card features artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi, a prominent early contributor to the series. His style in this era often employed a distinct, digitally rendered aesthetic that emphasized the metallic or rocky textures of Pokémon. Cloyster was received by players as a solid defensive option for Water-type decks, valued for its 'Shell Shocker' attack which provided a reliable defensive utility during the early, formative years of the game's competitive scene.

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About

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