The 2016 Pokémon BREAKpoint release featuring Cloyster, an Uncommon Stage 1 Water-type card known for its strategic paralysis attack.
Cloyster
2016 • Pokémon • BREAKpoint
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Released in 2016 as part of the BREAKpoint expansion, this Pokémon Trading Card Game card features Cloyster, cataloged as number 24 with the set code BKP. Illustrated by Saya Tsuruta, the card represents a Stage 1 evolution of Shellder with 100 HP, designed for players seeking defensive utility mixed with tactical control. The card's abilities include Water Sudden Grip, which paralyzes the opponent's Active Pokémon if Cloyster evolved from Shellder during that turn, alongside a standard 70-damage Surf attack. As an Uncommon rarity, this release offers an accessible yet strategic option for competitive play and collection. Collectors value this card for its distinct water-type mechanics and its place within the BREAKpoint series. Whether you are building a specific deck archetype or completing the set, Cloyster provides a reliable tool for disrupting opponent strategies. The BREAKpoint set remains a notable chapter in Pokémon TCG history, and this card exemplifies the era's design and gameplay innovations. Adding this piece to your library supports a well-rounded collection of classic Pokémon cards.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Cloyster
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Saya Tsuruta
Card Stock
English
100
Water
Stage 1
Shellder
Grass ×2
2
91
Card Text
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Attack: Sudden Grip (10)
If this Pokémon evolved from Shellder during this turn, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Attack: Surf (70)
Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.