CrownGrading Pro
Ready to grade your cards? Submit Cards →

Cloyster Card Details

Card Image Tap to enlarge
Cloyster
Nintendo Pokemon Vending Prism Sticker  ·  2000  ·  #91
8 Crown Grade
Near Mint
Cert # 000037808
Subgrades
9 Centering
8 Corners
7.5 Edges
7 Surface
Centering60/40 or better on the front. 80/20 or better on the back.
CornersClean corners with minor visible wear & softening. Tiny nicks are visible upon close inspection and more noticeable under magnification.
EdgesClean edges with minimal wear. Minor imperfections such as nicks & light chipping are visible by the naked eye and under magnification.
SurfaceClean surface with minimal imperfections. Tiny scratches, light handling marks, and minor print lines are present.
Card Notes
The Nintendo Pokemon Vending Prism Sticker series represents a fascinating corner of early 2000s Pokemon collecting. These Japanese stickers were distributed through vending machines and retail channels, capturing the franchise at peak cultural moment. Prism stickers feature distinctive holographic and iridescent finishes that create dynamic visual effects, making them stand apart from standard cards and appealing to collectors who value the experimental production methods of Pokemon's golden age. Cloyster, the evolved form of Shellder, presents the characteristic strength and defensive capabilities that define the Water-type in collector esteem. The prism treatment enhances the shell's natural reflective qualities, creating an especially striking visual presentation. Collectors are drawn to complete their Water-type collections and appreciate how this particular printing captures Cloyster's imposing presence through the era's innovative finishing techniques.
Market Value
Price data not yet available — check back soon.
Population Insights
1 Total Pop
1 This Grade
0 Higher Grade
0 Lower Grade
Grade Count
8 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 8 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9 / 8 / 7.5 / 7
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
Think your card can grade higher?

Cards like this average a 8.0 with Crown — yours graded 8.00

Submit Your Card →
Free submission packet

Want your own cards graded?

What you get back, current per-card pricing, and a shipping checklist — in your inbox in seconds. No account needed.