Cloyster δ Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Cloyster δ from the Dragon Frontiers set is a rare card with 70 HP. It features the Solid Shell ability and the attack Grind, showcasing its defensive and offensive capabilities. This card is numbered 14 in the set, making it a distinctive addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Shellder)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Ability: Solid Shell — Prevents all effects of attacks, including damage, done by your opponent’s Pokémon to each of your Benched Pokémon that has δ on its card.
• Attack: Grind — Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy attached to Cloyster.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: None

Key Printings

The key printing of Cloyster δ is from the Dragon Frontiers set, card number 14. This rare card is notable for its Fighting type and the Solid Shell Poké-Body, which offers strategic bench protection in gameplay.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants. It is identified by its set code ex15-14 and the unique δ symbol indicating its Delta Species status. The card’s illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita is a hallmark of its collectible appeal.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. Its unique ability and Fighting type make it a specialized choice for collectors rather than current tournament play.

Care & Storage Tips

• To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store Cloyster δ in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to keep its rare status intact.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dragon Frontiers: Introduced Cloyster δ as a rare Fighting-type Stage 1 card with a unique protective ability and a scalable attack, adding depth to the Delta Species theme.