Omanyte is a Rock/Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Omanyte
Additional artwork
Pokédex data
National №
0138
Type
Rock Water
Species
Spiral Pokémon
Height
0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight
7.5 kg (16.5 lbs)
Abilities
1. Swift Swim2. Shell ArmorWeak Armor (hidden ability)
Local №
0138 (Red/Blue/Yellow)0220 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)0138 (FireRed/LeafGreen)0225 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)0227 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)0138 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)0123 (The Crown Tundra)
Training
EV yield
1 Defense
Catch rate
45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship
50 (normal)
Base Exp.
71
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Breeding
Egg Groups
Water 1, Water 3
Gender
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles
30 (7,454–7,710 steps)
Base stats
HP
35
180
274
Attack
40
76
196
Defense
100
184
328
Sp. Atk
90
166
306
Sp. Def
55
103
229
Speed
35
67
185
Total
355
Min
Max
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Omanyte.
Nor
Fir
Wat
Ele
Gra
Ice
Fig
Poi
Gro
½
¼
2
4
½
2
½
2
Fly
Psy
Bug
Roc
Gho
Dra
Dar
Ste
Fai
½
Evolution chart
#0138 Omanyte Rock · Water(Level 40)#0139 Omastar Rock · Water
Omanyte changes
In Generation 1, Omanyte has a base Special stat of 90.
In Generations 1-3, Omanyte has a base experience yield of 120.
In Generation 4, Omanyte has a base experience yield of 99.
In Generations 2-7, Omanyte has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
RedBlue
Although long extinct, in rare cases, it can be genetically resurrected from fossils.
Yellow
An ancient POKéMON that was recovered from a fossil. It swims by cleverly twisting its 10 tentacles about.
Gold
Revived from an ancient fossil, this POKéMON uses air stored in its shell to sink and rise in water.
Silver
This POKéMON from ancient times is said to have navigated the sea by adeptly twisting its 10 tentacles.
Crystal
In prehistoric times, it swam on the sea floor, eating plankton. Its fossils are sometimes found.
RubySapphire
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.
FireRed
A prehistoric POKéMON that lived in the primordial sea, it swims by twisting its 10 tentacles about.
LeafGreen
Although long extinct, in rare cases, it can be genetically regenerated from fossils.
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.
DiamondPearlPlatinum
A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil using modern science. It swam in ancient seas.
HeartGold
Revived from an ancient fossil, this Pokémon uses air stored in its shell to sink and rise in water.
SoulSilver
This Pokémon from ancient times is said to have navigated the sea by adeptly twisting its 10 tentacles.
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil using modern science. It swam in ancient seas.
X
A prehistoric Pokémon that lived in the primordial sea, it swims by twisting its 10 tentacles about.
Y
Revived from an ancient fossil, this Pokémon uses air stored in its shell to sink and rise in water.
Omega RubyAlpha 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.
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.
Ultra Moon
It was restored from an ancient fossil. Those Helix Fossils are excavated from areas that were once oceans long, long ago.
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
An ancient Pokémon that was recovered from a fossil. It swam by cleverly twisting its 10 tentacles about.
Sword
Because some Omanyte manage to escape after being restored or are released into the wild by people, this species is becoming a problem.
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.
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl
It’s a Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil using modern science. It swam in ancient seas.
Moves learned by Omanyte
In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Legends: Z-A Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl
Moves learnt by level up
Omanyte does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Omanyte cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Omanyte learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Bind
Normal
15
85
1
Withdraw
Water
—
—
5
Rollout
Rock
30
90
10
Sand Attack
Ground
—
100
15
Water Gun
Water
40
100
20
Leer
Normal
—
100
25
Mud Shot
Ground
55
95
30
Ancient Power
Rock
60
100
35
Brine
Water
65
100
41
Protect
Normal
—
—
45
Rock Blast
Rock
25
90
50
Surf
Water
90
100
55
Shell Smash
Normal
—
—
60
Hydro Pump
Water
110
80
Egg moves
Omanyte learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Omanyte gen 8 learnset page.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aurora Beam
Ice
65
100
Bite
Dark
60
100
Bubble Beam
Water
65
100
Haze
Ice
—
—
Knock Off
Dark
65
100
Muddy Water
Water
90
85
Reflect Type
Normal
—
—
Slam
Normal
80
75
Spikes
Ground
—
—
Supersonic
Normal
—
55
Tickle
Normal
—
100
Toxic Spikes
Poison
—
—
Whirlpool
Water
35
85
Moves learnt by TM
Omanyte is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
03
Water Pulse
Water
60
100
07
Hail
Ice
—
—
13
Ice Beam
Ice
90
100
14
Blizzard
Ice
110
70
17
Protect
Normal
—
—
18
Rain Dance
Water
—
—
32
Double Team
Normal
—
—
37
Sandstorm
Rock
—
—
39
Rock Tomb
Rock
60
95
42
Facade
Normal
70
100
44
Rest
Psychic
—
—
45
Attract
Normal
—
100
46
Thief
Dark
60
100
49
Scald
Water
80
100
55
Brine
Water
65
100
58
Endure
Normal
—
—
69
Rock Polish
Rock
—
—
74
Gyro Ball
Steel
—
100
76
Stealth Rock
Rock
—
—
80
Rock Slide
Rock
75
90
82
Sleep Talk
Normal
—
—
87
Swagger
Normal
—
85
90
Substitute
Normal
—
—
95
Surf
Water
90
100
98
Rock Smash
Fighting
40
100
99
Waterfall
Water
80
100
In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Omanyte sprites
Type
Generation 1
Generation 2
Generation 3
Generation 4
Generation 5
Generation 6
Generation 7
Generation 8
Generation 9
Normal
—
Shiny
—
—
—
See all Omanyte sprites
Where to find Omanyte
RedBlueYellow
Cinnabar Island
GoldSilverCrystal
Trade/migrate from another game
RubySapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRedLeafGreen
Cinnabar Island
Emerald
Trade/migrate from another game
DiamondPearlPlatinum
Oreburgh City
HeartGoldSoulSilver
Pewter City
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
Nacrene City
XY
Ambrette Town
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
Rustboro City
SunMoon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra SunUltra Moon
Route 8
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Cinnabar Island
Sword
Roaring-Sea Caves
ShieldBrilliant DiamondShining Pearl
Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus
Not available in this game
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A
Location data not yet available
Answers to Omanyte questions
Omanyte and anorith?
Are the stats of Pokemon in fossils determined when you receive or revive the fossil?
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Other languages
English
Omanyte
Japanese
オムナイト (Omnite)
German
Amonitas
French
Amonita
Italian
Omanyte
Spanish
Omanyte
Korean
암나이트 (amnaiteu)
Chinese (Simplified)
菊石兽
Chinese (Traditional)
菊石獸
English
Spiral Pokémon
Japanese
うずまきポケモン
German
Spiralen-Pokémon
French
Pokémon Spirale
Italian
Pokémon Spirale
Spanish
Pokémon Espiral
Korean
소용돌이포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)
漩涡宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)
漩渦寶可夢
Name origin
ammonite shell fossil -ite suffix meaning ‘closely related’ #0137 Porygon #0139 Omastar
