Cloyster δ #14
From Dragon Frontiers, Cloyster δ (#14) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $31.45 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Cloyster δ #14. Sell on your own schedule.
Cloyster δ at a glance
- Rarity: Rare.
- Current TCGplayer market value $31.45 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Dragon Frontiers, EX series, 2006.
Cloyster δ price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Cloyster δ #14.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $19.26
- Mid
- $21.76
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.62
- Mid
- $1.35
- High
- —
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About Cloyster δ #14
Cloyster δ is the #14 of 101 card in Dragon Frontiers, a classic-era set released in 2006 as part of the EX series. A Fighting-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and currently trades at $31.45 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $19.26 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Dragon Frontiers
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #14 / 101
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Shellder
- Pokédex
- #91
- Released
- 2006/11/08
Cloyster δ attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Cloyster δ #14 — the playability layer behind the price.
Solid Shell
Prevent all of effects of attacks, including damage, done by your opponent's Pokémon to each of your Benched Pokémon that has δ on its card.
Grind
Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy attached to Cloyster.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Solid Shell
- Attacks
- 1
Cloyster δ price analysis
What drives the current market value of Cloyster δ #14.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($31.45), Normal ($1.45).
At $31.45, Cloyster δ draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $31.45 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket does not list Cloyster δ, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Cloyster δ price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $31.45–$31.45. The most recent snapshot of $31.45 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Cloyster δ?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $31.45 market translates to a net of about $26.98 (eBay), $27.14 (TCGplayer), $29.53 (Cardmarket), $27.72 (Whatnot) or $31.45 (direct). That $4.47 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Cloyster δ?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Cloyster δ #14 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $31.45 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $28.41 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $77.43 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-2.0% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Cloyster δ within Dragon Frontiers
Cloyster δ ranks #57 of 96 tracked Dragon Frontiers cards by market value, against a set median of $35.39.
That is 11% below the middle of the set — a top-42% position.
The set's top card is Snorlax δ (#10), valued at $999.97.
What makes Cloyster δ valuable
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- At $31.45 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Cloyster δ is a Fighting card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Cloyster δ comes from the classic era (2006), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Cloyster δ
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $31.45 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Cloyster δ has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Dragon Frontiers was released in 2006; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $31.45 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Cloyster δ value questions
How much is Cloyster δ worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $31.45 (low $19.26, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Is Cloyster δ a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Cloyster δ?
Cloyster δ is a Rare card from Dragon Frontiers (EX series, 2006). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Cloyster δ have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($31.45), Normal ($1.45). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Cloyster δ?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $31.45. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Cloyster δ's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
