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.
Although long extinct, in rare cases, it can be genetically resurrected from fossils.
Stat spread.
Total of 355. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Omanyte first appeared on May 24, 2018, during Adventure Week 2018.
- Omanyte
- Shadow
- Dynamax
- Omastar by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jun 17 to Jun 30, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17 to Jun 30, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Sep 2 to Sep 7, 2025 | 1-star | Kanto Celebration |
| May 16 to May 29, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 11 to Dec 15, 2023 | 1-star | Adamant Time |
| Jan 14 to Jan 15, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Sep 18 to Sep 22, 2020 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Omanyte in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Omanyte across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #832 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Through the generations.
Omanyte as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Omanyte is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Omanyte vs. the average Rock-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 217 Rock-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Omanyte | Rock avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 35 | 70 | -35 |
| Attack | 40 | 77 | -37 |
| Defense | 100 | 81 | +19 |
| Special Attack | 90 | 67 | +23 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 70 | -15 |
| Speed | 35 | 62 | -27 |
| Total | 355 | 427 | -72 |
Omanyte appears in 32 games.
Every mainline release where Omanyte is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Omanyte.
Every main-series game Omanyte is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- SwordObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- WildGiant's Foot, Roaring-Sea Caves (Surfing) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidGiant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake, Frigid Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- ShieldTrade
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- GiftRevive from Helix Fossil at the Oreburgh Mining Museum in Oreburgh City
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTrade
- Sun · MoonTrade
- TradeReceive Helix Fossil held by a traded Pokémon and revive it
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- GiftRevive from Helix Fossil at the Fossil Restoration Center on Route 8
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- GiftRevive from Helix Fossil at the Cinnabar Lab on Cinnabar Island
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- XTrade
- TradeReceive Helix Fossil held by a traded Pokémon and revive it
- YObtainable
- GiftRevive from Helix Fossil at the Ambrette Town Fossil Lab
- Omega RubyTrade
- TradeReceive Helix Fossil held by a traded Pokémon and revive it
- Alpha SapphireObtainable
- GiftRevive from Helix Fossil at the Devon Corporation in Rustboro City
Generation VObtainable
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- GiftRevive from Helix Fossil at the Nacrene Museum
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- GiftRevive from Helix Fossil at the Oreburgh Mining Museum in Oreburgh City
- HeartGoldObtainable
- GiftRevive from Helix Fossil at the Pewter Museum of Science in Pewter City
- SoulSilverTrade
- TradeReceive Helix Fossil held by a traded Pokémon and revive it
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- GiftRevive from Helix Fossil at the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island
Generation IIEvent only
- Gold · Silver · CrystalEvent only
- TransferTime Capsule
Generation IObtainable
- Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- GiftRevive from Helix Fossil at the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Omanyte appears in 6 episodes.
From EP026 (1997-09-23) through DP108 (2008-12-25).
TCG Pocket appearances
Omanyte in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Omanyte
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.