| Set | Expedition Base Set |
| Card number | 42 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 80 |
| Artist | Kyoko Umemoto |
| Released | Sep 2002 |
Cloyster #42 Value (Expedition Base Set)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Cloyster is another rare non-holo from Expedition Base Set, released in 2002 with artwork by Kyoko Umemoto. It remains a recognizable water-type Pokémon card for those completing the set or pursuing thematic builds.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $16.28 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €10.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €6.71 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €6.10 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 181 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $461.05 |
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Why Cloyster #42 is priced where it is
Cloyster #42 is a Rare Pokémon card from Expedition Base Set, the E-Card era (2002). It ranks as number 77 by price out of 165 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 28x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -43%, from $28.66 to $16.28. The illustration is by Kyoko Umemoto.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 10 | $116.02 | 2 |
| CGC | 9 | $37.52 | 2 |
| PSA | 10 | $461.05 | 4 |
| PSA | 9 | $49.12 | 2 |
| PSA | 7 | $53.52 | 3 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Cloyster price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €10.00 | $16.22 |
| Oct 2026 | €7.76 | $18.59 |
| Sep 2026 | €4.00 | $28.77 |
| Aug 2026 | €4.00 | $23.19 |
| Jul 2026 | €4.91 | $8.31 |
| Jun 2026 | €3.99 | $8.31 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cloyster #42 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $16.28, a PSA 10 sells for around $461.05 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €10.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Cloyster #42 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Cloyster #42 sells for about $461.05 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $16.28 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Cloyster #42 rare?
Cloyster #42 is printed at Rare rarity and ranks number 77 by price among the 165 cards in Expedition Base Set. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Cloyster #42 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -43% to about $16.28. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Cloyster #42 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 28.3x raw ($444.77 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Cloyster I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (42) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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