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.
A prehistoric POKéMON that died out when its heavy shell made it impossible to catch prey.
Stat spread.
Total of 495. 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.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Omanyte family appeared on May 24, 2018.
- Omanyte
- Shadow
- Dynamax
- Omastar by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Mar 8 to Mar 21, 2023, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 8 to Mar 21, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| May 29 to Jun 16, 2020 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 10 to Apr 18, 2018 | 3-star | Kanto Celebration |
| Nov 4, 2017 to Feb 9, 2018 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Omastar in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Omastar across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #896 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Omastar is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Omastar appears in 32 games.
Every mainline release where Omastar 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 Omastar.
Every main-series game Omastar 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+)
- WildRoaring-Sea Caves (Wanderer) (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
- EvolveOmanyte (Level 40)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTrade
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra Moon · Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- EvolveOmanyte (Level 40)
Generation VIObtainableTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- EvolveOmanyte (Level 40)
Generation IVObtainableTrade
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- EvolveOmanyte (Level 40)
Generation IITransfer only
- Gold · Silver · CrystalTransfer only
- TransferTime Capsule
Generation IObtainable
- Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- EvolveOmanyte (Level 40)
- 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.
Omastar appears in 8 episodes.
From EP046 (1998-05-28) through HZ035 (2024-01-12).
TCG Pocket appearances
Omastar in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Omastar
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.