Cloyster Collector’s Guide: Sword & Shield #41

Character Intro

Cloyster is a Rare Pokémon card from the Sword & Shield base set, numbered 41. With a sturdy 130 HP and the attack Tidal Wave, it offers reliable presence in any deck.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Shellder)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Cloyster card from the Sword & Shield base set, card number 41.

• Attacks:
• Shell Grab: Can Paralyze the opponent’s Active Pokémon on a coin flip.
• Tidal Wave: Deals 100 damage and requires Water and Colorless energy.
• Rarity: Rare
• Abilities: None

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact Cloyster card.

• Set code: swsh1-41
• Regulation mark: D
• Illustrator: MAHOU

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Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Cloyster card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve, keep it away from sunlight and moisture, and avoid bending or scratching the illustrated front by MAHOU. A rigid top-loader or an acid-free binder page helps maintain condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sword & Shield (swsh1): Part of the Sword & Shield base set, known for Water-type Pokémon with solid HP and impactful attacks. Cloyster stands out with its high HP and dual-attack options, fitting well into Water decks that benefit from status effects and strong damage output.