Omanyte

Omanyte (Pokédex #0138) is a Rock/Water-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 1. It is officially classified as the Spiral Pokémon. Although long extinct, in rare cases, it can be genetically resurrected from fossils.

As a Rock/Water-type POKEMON, Omanyte has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It has a 4× weakness to Grass — these moves deal quadruple damage and should always be avoided in battle. It takes double damage from Electric, Fighting, Ground moves. It resists Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying moves, taking only half damage from them.

Omanyte's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 355 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 35 · ATK 40 · DEF 100 · SP.ATK 90 · SP.DEF 55 · SPD 35. Its standout stat is DEF (100), which makes it best suited for physical defense roles. Its abilities are Swift swim, Shell armor, Weak armor, with Weak armor as its hidden ability.

Omanyte stands 0.4 m (16") tall and weighs 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs). It is typically found in Sea environments. Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium. Egg groups: Water1, Water3.

Omanyte is part of the Omanyte → Omastar evolution line (2-stage). Omanyte is the base form and can evolve into Omastar via Level 40.

Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Omastar. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.