| Set | Expedition Base Set |
| Card number | 8 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 80 |
| Artist | Kyoko Umemoto |
| Released | Sep 2002 |
Cloyster #8 Value (Expedition Base Set)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Kyoko Umemoto illustrated Cloyster number 8 for Expedition Base Set, where it appeared as a rare holo in 2002. Current data places it above much of the checklist by value, though below the release's leading character cards. Its recent direction has been positive compared with the shorter monthly window.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $64.82 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €43.25 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €265.86 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €97.55 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 139 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $1,975 |
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Cloyster #8: rarity, grading and trend
Cloyster #8 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Expedition Base Set, the E-Card era (2002). It ranks as number 35 by price out of 165 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 30x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($64.82 to $64.82). The illustration is by Kyoko Umemoto.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $260.00 | 1 |
| ACE | 8 | $55.00 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $93.64 | 3 |
| CGC | 9 | $158.93 | 2 |
| CGC | 8 | $22.75 | 5 |
| PSA | 10 | $1,975 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $223.96 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $246.36 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $146.30 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Cloyster price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €43.25 | $64.82 |
| Oct 2026 | €43.25 | $64.82 |
| Sep 2026 | €43.25 | $49.02 |
| Aug 2026 | €30.46 | $43.28 |
| Jul 2026 | €24.90 | $56.89 |
| Jun 2026 | €24.90 | $73.21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cloyster #8 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $64.82, a PSA 10 sells for around $1,975 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €43.25. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Cloyster #8 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Cloyster #8 sells for about $1,975 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $64.82 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Cloyster #8 rare?
Cloyster #8 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 35 by price among the 165 cards in Expedition Base Set. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Cloyster #8 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $64.82.
Is Cloyster #8 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 30.5x raw ($1,910 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 (8) 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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