Cloyster
SM Base Set · 34/149 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
SM Base SetNummer
34/149
Seltenheit
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
198
Last Updated
Mar 15, 2026
About Cloyster
Cloyster is a Rare card that stands out in the SM Base Set set, numbered 34/149 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Cloyster Price Analysis
The current market price for Cloyster from SM Base Set is $0.15 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.15 to a high of $0.25. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $23.50 — approximately 156.7x the ungraded market price. Over the past 30 days, Cloyster has increased in value by +7.1%, indicating growing demand among collectors. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 198 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Cloyster
Professional grading is available for Cloyster and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: PSA 10, PSA 8. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.99 | $0.90 | $1.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.25 | 113 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.12 | $0.09 | $0.09 | 51 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.59 | $1.59 | $1.59 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.14 | $0.10 | $0.10 | 20 |
Is Cloyster a Good Investment?
Cloyster carries the Rare designation, placing it in the category of cards that collectors actively seek for set completion and moderate investment. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
