Misty’s Cloyster Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Misty’s Cloyster from the Gym Heroes set is a rare, 70 HP card featuring the Shell Armor ability and the Triple Cannon attack. It blends sturdy defense with swingy offense, making it notable for both protection and burst potential.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: gym1-29
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Misty’s Shellder)
• Type: Water
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Shell Armor (reduces damage by 10 unless asleep, confused, or paralyzed)
• Attack: Triple Cannon (flip 3 coins; 20 damage per heads)

Key Printings

This exact printing of Misty’s Cloyster appears in the Gym Heroes set, identified by the set code gym1 and card number 29. It is a rare card with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include:
– Card number: 29
– Rarity: Rare
– Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
– Pokémon Power: Shell Armor
– Attack: Triple Cannon

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Shell Armor reduces incoming damage by 10 but shuts off if the Pokémon is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed. Triple Cannon relies on coin flips, dealing 20 damage per heads across three flips.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and age, handle with clean hands and keep it in a temperature-controlled environment to maintain condition and appearance.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Heroes: Misty’s Cloyster appears as a rare Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with a unique defensive ability and a variable damage attack, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. The set’s focus on Gym Leaders is reflected in this card’s design and mechanics.