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No. 0139 · Generation I · Kanto

Omastar

The Spiral Pokémon

TL;DR. Omastar is a rock/water-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 495. A prehistoric POKéMON that died out when its heavy shell made it impossible to catch prey.

Rock Water

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

Height1.0 m
Weight35.0 kg
AbilitiesSwift Swim, Shell Armor
HiddenWeak Armor
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 495. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 70
Attack 60
Defense 125
Sp. Attack 115
Sp. Defense 70
Speed 55
Total495
495 base stat total, the 317th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 63rd among Rock-types.
125 base Defense, Omastar's strongest stat, ranking 23rd of 217 Rock-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Omastar 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, Omastar reaches 2,786 CP at level 40 and 3,188 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack207
GO Defense201
GO Stamina172
Max CP (L40)2,786
Max CP (L50)3,150
Best buddy (L51)3,188
Raid catch CP 1,517–1,592 (L20). Weather boosted 1,897–1,990 (L25).

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Competitive

Omastar in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Omastar across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #842 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #842 66.7 score
Ultra League #616 68.3 score
Master League #347 48.8 score

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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Omastar.

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

What type is Omastar?

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

What is Omastar weak to?

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

What is Omastar resistant to?

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

How does Omastar evolve?

Omastar evolves from Omanyte (Level 40). Omastar is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Omastar from?

Omastar was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0139.

What are Omastar's base stats?

Omastar has HP 70, Attack 60, Defense 125, Special Attack 115, Special Defense 70, and Speed 55. Total base stat total: 495.

What are Omastar's abilities?

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

Is Omastar legendary or mythical?

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

What is Omastar's best stat?

Omastar's highest base stat is Defense at 125, which ranks 23rd of 217 Rock-type Pokémon.

Is Omastar good?

Omastar has a base stat total of 495, the 317th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 63rd among Rock-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Omastar →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Omastar as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Omastar in Red / Blue
Gen I Red / Blue
Omastar in Gold
Gen II Gold
Omastar in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Omastar in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Omastar in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Omastar in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Omastar in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Omastar 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Omastar is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating
Grass
2× Weak to
Electric Fighting Ground
½× Resists
Normal Ice Poison Flying
¼× Strongly resists
Fire
Comparison

Omastar vs. the average Rock-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 217 Rock-type Pokémon.

Stat Omastar Rock avg Difference
HP 70 70 +0
Attack 60 77 -17
Defense 125 81 +44
Special Attack 115 67 +48
Special Defense 70 70 +0
Speed 55 62 -7
Total 495 427 +68
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Game appearances

Omastar appears in 32 games.

Every mainline release where Omastar is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I
  • 1998 Blue
  • 1998 Red
  • 1999 Yellow
Gen II
  • 2000 Gold
  • 2000 Silver
  • 2001 Crystal
Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
  • 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
  • 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Omastar isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Omastar is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.

Pokémon anime

Omastar appears in 9 episodes.

From HZ035 (2024-01-12) through DP108 (2008-12-25).

TCG Pocket appearances

2 Omastar cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.