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No. 0138 · Generation I · Kanto

Omanyte

The Spiral Pokémon

TL;DR. Omanyte is a rock/water-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 355. Although long extinct, in rare cases, it can be genetically resurrected from fossils.

Rock Water

Although long extinct, in rare cases, it can be genetically resurrected from fossils.

Height0.4 m

Weight7.5 kg

AbilitiesSwift Swim, Shell Armor

HiddenWeak Armor

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 355. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 35

Attack 40

Defense 100

Sp. Attack 90

Sp. Defense 55

Speed 35

Total355

355 base stat total, the 691st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 145th among Rock-types.

100 base Defense, Omanyte's strongest stat, ranking 48th of 217 Rock-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Omanyte in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Omanyte reaches 1,544 CP at level 40 and 1,767 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack155

GO Defense153

GO Stamina111

Max CP (L40)1,544

Max CP (L50)1,746

Best buddy (L51)1,767

Raid catch CP 826–882 (L20). Weather boosted 1,033–1,103 (L25).

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Competitive

Omanyte in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Omanyte across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #747 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #747 69.9 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Omanyte.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Omanyte, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Omanyte?

Omanyte is a Rock/Water-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Omanyte weak to?

Omanyte takes 4× damage from Grass. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Electric, Fighting, Ground.

What is Omanyte resistant to?

Omanyte resists Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying, Fire. It has no full immunities.

How does Omanyte evolve?

Omanyte evolves into Omastar (Level 40).

What generation is Omanyte from?

Omanyte was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0138.

What are Omanyte's base stats?

Omanyte has HP 35, Attack 40, Defense 100, Special Attack 90, Special Defense 55, and Speed 35. Total base stat total: 355.

What are Omanyte's abilities?

Omanyte can have the abilities Swift Swim, Shell Armor, plus the Hidden Ability Weak Armor.

Is Omanyte legendary or mythical?

No. Omanyte is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Omanyte's best stat?

Omanyte's highest base stat is Defense at 100, which ranks 48th of 217 Rock-type Pokémon.

Is Omanyte good?

Omanyte has a base stat total of 355, the 691st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 145th among Rock-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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