Omanyte
Omanyte is a Rock/Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0138 |
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| Type | Rock Water |
| Species | Spiral Pokémon |
| Height | 0.4 m (1′04″) |
| Weight | 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Swift Swim 2. Shell Armor Weak 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 |
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| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 30 (7,454–7,710 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 35 | 180 | 274 | |
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| 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.
Evolution chart
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
| Red Blue |
Although long extinct, in rare cases, it can be genetically resurrected from fossils. |
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| 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. |
| Ruby 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. |
| 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. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
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. |
| Black White Black 2 White 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 Ruby 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. |
| 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 Pikachu Let'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 Diamond Shining 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
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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. |
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| 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.
Moves learnt by TM
Omanyte is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 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 |
Moves learnt by level up
Omanyte learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 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 Sword & Shield. 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 | |
| Reflect Type | Normal | — | — | |
| Slam | Normal | 80 | 75 | |
| Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 | |
| Tickle | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Omanyte can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meteor Beam | Rock | 120 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Omanyte is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 35 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
| 36 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 45 | Dive | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 53 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 54 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| 55 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Omanyte is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 03 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 04 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 05 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 06 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 16 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 23 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 45 | Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85 | |
| 46 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 52 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 54 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
| 67 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 84 | Scald | Water | 80 | 100 |
- In other generations
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- 8
- 9
Omanyte sprites
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Where to find Omanyte
| Red Blue Yellow |
Cinnabar Island |
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| Gold Silver Crystal |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Cinnabar Island |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Oreburgh City |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Pewter City |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Nacrene City |
| X Y |
Ambrette Town |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Rustboro City |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 8 |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Cinnabar Island |
| Sword | Roaring-Sea Caves |
| Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Omanyte questions
Other languages
| English | Omanyte |
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| 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 |
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| 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’


