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Omastar

Abilities

Swift SwimShell ArmorWeak Armor(Hidden)
Height: 1.0 m (3'03")
Weight: 35.0 kg (77.2 lbs)
Base Exp: 173
Base Stats
HP70
Atk60
Def125
SpA115
SpD70
Spe55
BST495
EV Yield: 2 Def
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
250344
Atk
112240
Def
229383
SpA
211361
SpD
130262
Spe
103229

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
I (Kanto)
Color
Blue
Shape
Tentacles
Habitat
Sea
Growth Rate
Medium
Capture Rate
45 (17.6%)
Gender Ratio
87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
Egg Groups
Water1, Water3
Hatch Counter
30 cycles (~7,936 steps)
Base Experience
173
EV Yield
2 Def
Height
1.0 m (3'03")
Weight
35.0 kg (77.2 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Rock/Water dual typing.

nor½
fir¼
wat
ele2
gra4
ice½
fig2
poi½
gro2
fly½
psy
bug
roc
gho
dra
dar
ste
fai
Weak to: Electric, Grass (4x), Fighting, Ground
Resists: Normal, Fire (¼x), Ice, Poison, Flying
Abilities
Swift Swim

Doubles Speed during rain.

Shell Armor

Protects against critical hits.

Weak ArmorHidden Ability

Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries21 entries

Generation VII

Ultra Sun

Its heavy shell is thought to be the reason this ancient Pokémon died out. It’s apparently a distant ancestor of Octillery.

Ultra Moon

It wraps its prey in its tentacles to immobilize them and then finishes them off with its sharp fangs.

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Its sharp beak rings its mouth. Its shell was too big for it to move freely, so it became extinct.

Generation VIII

Sword

Weighed down by a large and heavy shell, Omastar couldn’t move very fast. Some say it went extinct because it was unable to catch food.

Shield

Omastar’s sharp fangs could crush rock, but the Pokémon can attack only the prey that come within reach of its tentacles.

Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)

Generation I

Red, Blue

A prehistoric POKéMON that died out when its heavy shell made it impossible to catch prey.

Yellow

Sharp beaks ring its mouth. Its shell was too big for it to move freely, so it became extinct.

Generation II

Gold

Apparently, it cracked SHELLDER's shell with its sharp fangs and sucked out the insides.

Silver

Once wrapped around its prey, it never lets go. It eats the prey by tearing at it with sharp fangs.

Crystal

Its heavy shell allowed it to reach only nearby food. This could be the reason it is extinct.

Generation III

Ruby, Sapphire

OMASTAR uses its tentacles to capture its prey. It is believed to have become extinct because its shell grew too large and heavy, causing its movements to become too slow and ponderous.

Emerald

An OMASTAR uses its tentacles to capture its prey. It is believed to have become extinct because its shell grew too large, making its movements slow and ponderous.

FireRed

Its tentacles are highly developed as if they are hands and feet. As soon as it ensnares prey, it bites.

LeafGreen

Despite having strong fangs and tentacles, it went extinct when its heavy shell made it unable to catch prey.

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It is thought that this Pokémon became extinct because its spiral shell grew too large.

HeartGold

Apparently, it cracked SHELLDER’s shell with its sharp fangs and sucked out the insides.

SoulSilver

Once wrapped around its prey, it never lets go. It eats the prey by tearing at it with sharp fangs.

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It is thought that this Pokémon became extinct because its spiral shell grew too large.

Generation VI

X

Its tentacles are highly developed as if they are hands and feet. As soon as it ensnares prey, it bites.

Y

Once wrapped around its prey, it never lets go. It eats the prey by tearing at it with sharp fangs.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Omastar uses its tentacles to capture its prey. It is believed to have become extinct because its shell grew too large and heavy, causing its movements to become too slow and ponderous.

Moves (Gen 8)83 moves

Level Up

16 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1BindnorP1585%20
1Sand AttackgroN100%15
1CrunchdarP80100%15
4WithdrawwatN40
16RolloutSTABrocP3090%20
19Water GunSTABwatS40100%25
25Mud ShotgroS5595%15
35BrineSTABwatS65100%10
37Rock SlideSTABrocP7590%10
39LeernorN100%30
43ProtectnorN10
55Ancient PowerSTABrocS60100%5
56SurfSTABwatS90100%15
56Rock BlastSTABrocP2590%10
67Shell SmashnorN15
75Hydro PumpSTABwatS11080%5

TM / HM

49 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AttractnorN100%15
BlizzardiceS11070%5
Body SlamnorP85100%15
BrineSTABwatS65100%10
CrunchdarP80100%15
DiveSTABwatP80100%10
Double TeamnorN15
Earth PowergroS90100%10
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
Gyro BallsteP100%5
HailiceN10
Hydro PumpSTABwatS11080%5
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Iron DefensesteN15
LiquidationSTABwatP85100%10
Mud ShotgroS5595%15
Muddy WaterSTABwatS9085%10
Pin MissilebugP2595%20
ProtectnorN10
Rain DancewatN5
RestpsyN5
Rock BlastSTABrocP2590%10
Rock ClimbnorP9085%20
Rock PolishrocN20
Rock SlideSTABrocP7590%10
Rock SmashfigP40100%15
Rock TombSTABrocP6095%15
RolloutSTABrocP3090%20
RoundnorS60100%15
SandstormrocN10
ScaldSTABwatS80100%15
Sleep TalknorN10
SnorenorS50100%15
SpikesgroN20
Stealth RockrocN20
Stone EdgeSTABrocP10080%5
SubstitutenorN10
SurfSTABwatS90100%15
SwaggernorN85%15
ThiefdarP60100%25
Toxic SpikespoiN20
Water GunSTABwatS40100%25
Water PulseSTABwatS60100%20
WaterfallSTABwatP80100%15
WhirlpoolSTABwatS3585%15

Move Tutor

18 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Ancient PowerSTABrocS60100%5
BindnorP1585%20
Body SlamnorP85100%15
DiveSTABwatP80100%10
Earth PowergroS90100%10
EndurenorN10
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Iron DefensesteN15
Meteor BeamSTABrocS12090%10
Rock SlideSTABrocP7590%10
RolloutSTABrocP3090%20
Sleep TalknorN10
SnorenorS50100%15
Stealth RockrocN20
SubstitutenorN10
SwaggernorN85%15
Water PulseSTABwatS60100%20
Pokedex Numbers
National#139
Kanto#139
Johto#221
Johto (HGSS)#226
Alola (USUM)#228
Akala (USUM)#129
Let's Go Kanto#139
Crown Tundra#124
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

rocMeteor Beam120 powS
watHydro Pump110 powS
rocStone Edge100 powP
watSurf90 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
iceBlizzard110 powS
groEarth Power90 powS
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About Omastar

Omastar is a Rock and Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). Weighed down by a large and heavy shell, Omastar couldn’t move very fast. Some say it went extinct because it was unable to catch food. Omastar stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 35.0 kg (77.2 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Omastar Base Stats

Omastar has a base stat total of 495, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Defense at 125 (excellent), while its lowest is Speed at 55 (below average). Omastar excels as a special attacker. Omastar is average speed with a base Speed of 55.

Omastar Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Rock and Water-type, Omastar is weak to Electric, Grass (4x), Fighting, Ground-type moves, resists Normal, Fire (¼x), Ice, Poison, Flying-type attacks. This gives Omastar 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Omastar Abilities

Omastar's abilities include Swift Swim, Shell Armor, Weak Armor. Swift Swim doubles Speed during rain.. Shell Armor protects against critical hits. Its Hidden Ability is Weak Armor, which raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

Omastar Moves & Learnset

Omastar can learn 83 moves in Generation 8, including 16 by leveling up, 49 via TM/HM, and 18 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Meteor Beam (Rock, 120 power), Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Stone Edge (Rock, 100 power), Surf (Water, 90 power). For coverage, Omastar can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Blizzard (Ice).

Training Omastar

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Omastar can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Omastar yields 2 Defense EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 7,936 steps to hatch from an Egg. Omastar belongs to the Water1 and Water3 egg groups. Omastar is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Omanyte → Omastar).

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