Omanyte Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

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Omanyte Pokemon Guide

Omanyte is a Rock and Water-type fossil Pokemon revived from the Helix Fossil and known for evolving into Omastar.

Normal Form

Omanyte

Shiny Form

Shiny Omanyte

Omanyte Description

Omanyte is a Rock and Water-type fossil Pokemon. It evolves into Omastar at Level 40.

Omanyte Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Omanyte, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Omanyte

National Dex

#0138

Type

Rock / Water

Species

Spiral Pokemon

Height

1’04” / 0.4 m

Weight

16.5 lbs / 7.5 kg

Abilities

Swift Swim, Shell Armor, Weak Armor

Omanyte Stats

Omanyte has solid Defense and Special Attack for an unevolved Pokemon, but low Speed outside rain or setup.

Omanyte Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Omanyte uses Water, Rock, Ice and hazard moves across Pokemon games.

Surf

Reliable Water-type damage.

Hydro Pump

High-power Water-type damage.

Ancient Power

Rock-type coverage with a chance to boost all stats.

Rock Slide

Reliable Rock-type physical damage.

Stone Edge

High-power Rock-type coverage.

Ice Beam

Coverage against Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon.

Shell Smash

A strong setup move in games where the line can use it.

Toxic Spikes

Hazard support when available.

Omanyte All Moves

Omanyte can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Omanyte’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Bind	Normal	Physical	15	85
1	Withdraw	Water	Status	–	–
5	Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
10	Sand Attack	Ground	Status	–	100
15	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100
20	Leer	Normal	Status	–	100
25	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
30	Ancient Power	Rock	Special	60	100
35	Brine	Water	Special	65	100
41	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
45	Rock Blast	Rock	Physical	25	90
50	Surf	Water	Special	90	100
55	Shell Smash	Normal	Status	–	–
60	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	80

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Attract	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Brine	Water	Special	65	100
TM	Dive	Water	Physical	80	100
TM	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	–	100
TM	Hail	Ice	Status	–	–
TM	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	80
TM	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100
TM	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
TM	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	–	–
TM	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
TM	Muddy Water	Water	Special	90	85
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Rock Blast	Rock	Physical	25	90
TM	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
TM	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95
TM	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
TM	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	–	–
TM	Scald	Water	Special	80	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Snore	Normal	Special	50	100
TM	Spikes	Ground	Status	–	–
TM	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	–	–
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Surf	Water	Special	90	100
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Toxic Spikes	Poison	Status	–	–
TM	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100
TM	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Aurora Beam	Ice	Special	65	100
Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
Bubble Beam	Water	Special	65	100
Haze	Ice	Status	–	–
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100
Reflect Type	Normal	Status	–	–
Slam	Normal	Physical	80	75
Supersonic	Normal	Status	–	55
Tickle	Normal	Status	–	100
Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100

Tutor Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Meteor Beam	Rock	Special	120	90

Omanyte Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Omanyte is a Rock / Water-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Normal, Flying, Poison, Fire and Ice-type moves, but leaves it weak to Fighting, Ground, Grass and Electric-type attacks.

Type

Rock, Water

Weaknesses

Fighting, Ground, Grass, Electric

Resistances

Normal, Flying, Poison, Fire, Ice

Immunity

None

Omanyte Abilities

Omanyte’s abilities support rain speed, critical-hit protection or Speed boosts after contact.

Omanyte Evolution

Omanyte evolves into Omastar at Level 40.

Stage 1

Omanyte

Revived from the Helix Fossil

Stage 2

Omastar

Evolves from Omanyte at Level 40

Where to Find Omanyte in Pokemon Games

Omanyte’s availability changes by game. It is usually obtained by reviving the Helix Fossil.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Omanyte
Pokemon Red	Revive the Helix Fossil at Cinnabar Lab.
Pokemon Blue	Revive the Helix Fossil at Cinnabar Lab.
Pokemon Yellow	Revive the Helix Fossil at Cinnabar Lab.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Omanyte
Pokemon Gold	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.
Pokemon Silver	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.
Pokemon Crystal	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Omanyte
Pokemon Ruby	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.
Pokemon Sapphire	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.
Pokemon Emerald	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.
Pokemon FireRed	Revive the Helix Fossil at Cinnabar Lab.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Revive the Helix Fossil at Cinnabar Lab.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Omanyte
Pokemon Diamond	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.
Pokemon Pearl	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.
Pokemon Platinum	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.
Pokemon HeartGold	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Omanyte
Pokemon Black	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.
Pokemon White	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.
Pokemon Black 2	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.
Pokemon White 2	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Omanyte
Pokemon X	Ambrette Town Fossil Lab after obtaining Helix Fossil.
Pokemon Y	Ambrette Town Fossil Lab after obtaining Helix Fossil.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Omanyte
Pokemon Sun	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.
Pokemon Moon	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Omanyte
Pokemon Sword	Frigid Sea, Roaring-Sea Caves and Three-Point Pass in Crown Tundra content.
Pokemon Shield	Frigid Sea, Roaring-Sea Caves and Three-Point Pass in Crown Tundra content.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Revive from the Helix Fossil, transfer from another compatible game or catch in select fossil-related areas.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Omanyte
Pokemon Scarlet	Trade or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Violet	Trade or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Omanyte
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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