Collecting Cloyster: The Complete Card Guide for Aesthetic Binders
The ultimate Cloyster card collector guide for Sea Creatures binders — top cards, rare pulls, display tips, and evolution spreads.
2024-01-18
Popularity Rank: #356
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #461
2019 survey: #219
#356 / 1025
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0091
Height
1.5 m
Weight
132.5 kg
Capture rate
60 / 255
Generation
Gen I
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Slow
Color
Purple
Habitat
Sea
Shape
Ball
Cloyster — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Cloyster stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Cloyster feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- A staple in our Sea Creatures crowd — Cloyster is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
- Cloyster has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Cloyster from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Crimson Blaze
One Shiny
Celestial Guardians
Two Diamond
Genetic Apex
Two Diamond
151
Uncommon
Fusion Strike
Rare
Sword & Shield
Rare
Sun & Moon
Rare
Generations
Uncommon
BREAKpoint
Uncommon
XY
Rare
Secret Wonders
Uncommon
Expedition Base Set
Rare
Showing 12 of 17 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
Binder plan: Cloyster edition
A workable spread formula for Cloyster — scene print, anchor card, supporting cast — without overthinking supplies.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Cloyster #34 (Sun & Moon) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Cloyster binder page.
Cloyster #91 (151) is a reliable choice for any Cloyster binder — good value and classic artwork.
Cloyster #51 (Fusion Strike) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Cloyster page.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Cloyster mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Cloyster chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Sun & Moon
Rare
151
Uncommon
Fusion Strike
Rare
Crimson Blaze
One Shiny
Celestial Guardians
Two Diamond
Genetic Apex
Two Diamond
Sword & Shield
Rare
Right page
Generations
Uncommon
BREAKpoint
Uncommon
XY
Rare
Secret Wonders
Uncommon
Expedition Base Set
Rare
Expedition Base Set
Rare
Gym Heroes
Rare Holo
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Cloyster cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Cloyster
Illustration by x.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Cloyster
Scene wallpaper — Cloyster
Illustration by artofpkm.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Cloyster
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- National Dex #091 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Cloyster (パルシェン) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for Sea Creatures, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Cloyster's slow growth curve mirrors a "long-term grail" collecting style — pace upgrades across years instead of impulse-buying every reprint.
Abilities, moves & metagame notes
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Cloyster — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
50
Attack
95
Defense
180
Sp. Atk
85
Sp. Def
45
Speed
70
Total: 525
Players file Cloyster around tier "NUBL" while Ability Shell Armor (Protects against critical hits.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Overcoat is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Hydro Pump — No additional effect. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Cloyster — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Cloyster, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.
For protection, it uses its harder- than-diamonds shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell.
Cloyster shows up in Black lore as one that fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Canon tags Cloyster as the Bivalve Pokémon, a creature of sea habitats, and known for purple colouration — backgrounds that echo those cues (studio, habitat, or abstract) usually photograph better than random neon gradients.
In the games, Shellder → Cloyster make up this evolution family — a natural arc to echo when you curate cards or binder spreads.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Austos
Spanish
Cloyster
French
Crustabri
Italian
Cloyster
Japanese
パルシェン
Japanese (Romaji)
Parshen
Korean
파르셀
Chinese (Simplified)
刺甲贝
Chinese (Traditional)
刺甲貝
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