Cloyster is a Pokémon trading card. Below you will find its full details and artwork.

Last updated September 2, 2026 · 1 min read

Cloyster

Cloyster

Water
  • CategoryPokémon
  • HP80
  • RarityUncommon
  • Card number#47
  • IllustratorKen Sugimori
  • WeaknessLightning +20
  • Retreat cost2

Attacks

Withdraw

Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Cloyster by attacks during your opponent's next turn.

Spine Missile
Cost: Water, Colorless

Flip 4 coins. For each heads, choose an opponent's Pokémon in play and this attack does 20 damage to those Pokémon. (You may choose the same Pokémon more than once.) (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

“It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.”

Frequently asked questions

Who illustrated Cloyster?

Cloyster was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

How much HP does Cloyster have?

Cloyster has 80 HP.

What type is Cloyster?

Cloyster is a Water type Pokémon card.

Is Cloyster tournament legal?

Cloyster is legal in the following formats: Unlimited.

How many attacks does Cloyster have?

Cloyster has 2 attacks.

Key terms on this card

Water
The Water type, covering Water and Ice Pokémon.
Rarity: Uncommon
Less frequent than Common cards within a set.
HP
Hit Points — the damage a Pokémon can take before it is Knocked Out.
Weakness
Increases the damage this Pokémon takes from a specific type (usually doubled).
Retreat cost
The amount of Energy needed to switch this Pokémon to the Bench.
Stage
Whether the Pokémon is Basic or an Evolution (Stage 1 or Stage 2).

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