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Omanyte (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Rock/Water Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It evolves into Omastar starting at level 40.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue Although long extinct, in rare cases, it can be genetically resurrected from fossils.
Pokémon Yellow An ancient Pokémon that was recovered from a fossil. It swims by cleverly twisting its 10 tentacles about.
Pokémon Stadium A prehistoric and long-extinct Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil. Swims by twisting its 10 tentacles about.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold Revived from an ancient fossil, this Pokémon uses air stored in its shell to sink and rise in water.
Pokémon Silver This Pokémon from ancient times is said to have navigated the sea by adeptly twisting its 10 tentacles.
Pokémon Crystal In prehistoric times, it swam on the sea floor, eating plankton. Its fossils are sometimes found.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby Omanyte is one of the ancient and long-since-extinct Pokémon that have been regenerated from fossils by people. If attacked by an enemy, it withdraws itself inside its hard shell.
Pokémon Sapphire Omanyte is one of the ancient and long-since-extinct Pokémon that have been regenerated from fossils by people. If attacked by an enemy, it withdraws itself inside its hard shell.
Pokémon Emerald One of the ancient and long-since-extinct Pokémon that have been regenerated from fossils by humans. If attacked, it withdraws into its hard shell.
Pokémon FireRed A prehistoric Pokémon that lived in the primordial sea, it swims by twisting its 10 tentacles about.
Pokémon LeafGreen Although long extinct, in rare cases, it can be genetically resurrected from fossils.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil using modern science. It swam in ancient seas.
Pokémon Pearl A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil using modern science. It swam in ancient seas.
Pokémon Platinum A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil using modern science. It swam in ancient seas.
Pokémon HeartGold Revived from an ancient fossil, this Pokémon uses air stored in its shell to sink and rise in water.
Pokémon SoulSilver This Pokémon from ancient times is said to have navigated the sea by adeptly twisting its 10 tentacles.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil using modern science. It swam in ancient seas.
Pokémon White A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil using modern science. It swam in ancient seas.
Pokémon Black 2 A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil using modern science. It swam in ancient seas.
Pokémon White 2 A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil using modern science. It swam in ancient seas.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X A prehistoric Pokémon that lived in the primordial sea, it swims by twisting its 10 tentacles about.
Pokémon Y Revived from an ancient fossil, this Pokémon uses air stored in its shell to sink and rise in water.
Pokémon Omega Ruby Omanyte is one of the ancient and long-since-extinct Pokémon that have been regenerated from fossils by people. If attacked by an enemy, it withdraws itself inside its hard shell.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Omanyte is one of the ancient and long-since-extinct Pokémon that have been regenerated from fossils by people. If attacked by an enemy, it withdraws itself inside its hard shell.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ultra Sun Omanyte lived in the seas of antiquity. Its fossils have been found bearing bite marks from Archeops, so apparently Archeops preyed on it.
Pokémon Ultra Moon It was restored from an ancient fossil. Those Helix Fossils are excavated from areas that were once oceans long, long ago.
Pokémon Let's Go
Pikachu
An ancient Pokémon that was recovered from a fossil. It swam by cleverly twisting its 10 tentacles about.
Pokémon Let's Go
Eevee
An ancient Pokémon that was recovered from a fossil. It swam by cleverly twisting its 10 tentacles about.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword Because some Omanyte manage to escape after being restored or are released into the wild by people, this species is becoming a problem.
Pokémon Shield This Pokémon is a member of an ancient, extinct species. Omanyte paddles through water with its 10 tentacles, looking like it's just drifting along.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond It's a Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil using modern science. It swam in ancient seas.
Pokémon Shining Pearl It's a Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil using modern science. It swam in ancient seas.


Game locations[]

Omanyte is only obtainable by reviving the Helix Fossil. Below will list where to find the fossil but, the places to revive fossil are listed in this link.

Title Location(s)
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue
Mt. Moon
Pokémon Yellow
Mt. Moon
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Trade
Pokémon FireRed
Mt. Moon
Pokémon LeafGreen
Mt. Moon
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Sinnoh Underground (Post-game)
Pokémon Pearl
Sinnoh Underground (Post-game)
Pokémon Platinum
Sinnoh Underground (Post-game)
Pokémon HeartGold
Ruins of Alph (Rock Smash)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Twist Mountain (once per day, random Fossil)
Pokémon White
Twist Mountain (once per day, random Fossil)
Pokémon Black 2
Twist Mountain (once per day, random Fossil)
Join Avenue Antique Shops
Pokémon White 2
Twist Mountain (once per day, random Fossil)
Join Avenue Antique Shops
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Trade
Pokémon Y
Glittering Cave (Rock Smash)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Spots (Rock Smash)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Revive from Helix Fossil at the Fossil Restoration Center on Route 8
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Revive from Helix Fossil at the Fossil Restoration Center on Route 8
Pokémon Let's Go
Pikachu
Revive from Helix Fossil at the Cinnabar Lab on Cinnabar Island
Pokémon Let's Go
Eevee
Revive from Helix Fossil at the Cinnabar Lab on Cinnabar Island
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Giant's Foot, Roaring-Sea Caves (Surfing)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Revive from Helix Fossil at the Oreburgh Mining Museum in Oreburgh City
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Revive from Helix Fossil at the Oreburgh Mining Museum in Oreburgh City

Evolution[]

Omanyte
Reach level 40.
Omastar

Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 35
Attack 40
Defense 100
Sp. Attack 90
Sp. Defense 55
Speed 35
Total 355

Moveset[]

Main article: Omanyte/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites and renders
Red Green
Red Blue
Yellow
Gold


Silver


Crystal


Ruby Sapphire


Emerald


Fire Leaf


Diamond Pearl


Platinum
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Heart Soul


Black White


Black 2 White 2
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X Y


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Pikachu Eevee


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Sword Shield


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Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
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Trivia[]

  • Omanyte's Pokédex number may be referring to the golden spiral/Fibonacci Sequence (137.5 degrees).