e-Reader · 2002
Cloyster 8/165
Expedition Base Set · 2002
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What is Cloyster 8/165 worth?
The Cloyster 8/165 is a Expedition Base Set 2002 graded card. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, recent graded examples have sold for $180 to $4,500. PSA 9 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recent median around $599.
Before you buy
Confirm the exact edition and card number, verify the slab certification with the grader, inspect centering and surface quality, then compare recent sold listings.
The Cloyster 8/165 in context
Why collectors care
Cloyster is one of Expedition's less obvious Kanto holos, which makes it especially relevant to set builders filling every numbered slot rather than stopping at the headline cards.
How to identify it
Expedition Base Set 8/165, Cloyster. Verify the regular holo treatment and 8/165 number, then compare the scan strip and rarity symbol with a known Expedition card.
Common mistakes
A reverse-holo copy is not the same collectible finish. Marketplace titles often omit the distinction, so a clear front photo is essential.
Grade considerations
The dark shell artwork can show foil scuffing and print lines. Check the bottom edge, corners and any silvering around the border before assigning a high raw grade.
Sold price summary
6 verified eBay sales from the last 90 days, grouped by grade.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Window
- Last 90 days
- Last checked
- Sep 15, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | 1 | $4,500 | N/A |
| PSA 9 | 2 | $599 | $598 to $600 |
| PSA 8 | 2 | $258 | $180 to $335 |
| CGC 8.5 | 1 | $240 | N/A |
How this summary is built+
Inclusion
All 6 eBay sold (completed) listings we have for this item from the last 90 days, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| PSA 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CGC 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 8.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.
Cloyster 8/165 value FAQ
What is Cloyster 8/165 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, graded examples have recently sold for $180 to $4,500.
What grade sells most often for Cloyster 8/165?+
PSA 9 is the most actively traded grade in the current sample, with 2 sales and a recent median around $599.
What is the highest median grade for Cloyster 8/165?+
CGC 10 has the highest median in the current sample at about $4,500. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Cloyster 8/165 worth grading?+
For this card, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
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