Omanyte (Pokémon)

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Omanyte オムナイト Omnite #138 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Rock Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Swift Swim or Shell Armor Cacophony Cacophony Weak Armor Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Water 1 and Water 3 Hatch time 31 cycles
Height 1'04" 0.4 m Omanyte 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 16.5 lbs. 7.5 kg Omanyte 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 120 Gen. I-III 99 IV 71 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Omanyte 0 HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Omanyte (Japanese: オムナイト Omnite) is a dual-type Rock/Water Fossil Pokémon.

It is resurrected from a Helix Fossil and evolves into Omastar starting at level 40.

Biology

Omanyte is a small, sky-blue Ammonoidea Pokémon. It has ten tentacles and a pale yellow, helix spiraled shell on its back. The shell's hem has two circular indents, from which Omanyte's large saucer-like eyes protrude. Several gas-filled chambers exist within Omanyte's shell, which it uses to regulate its buoyancy within the water. By evacuating or filling the chambers, it rises and falls while twisting its tentacles to swim. Living on and swimming about the sea floor, it feeds off plankton. If attacked or endangered, it quickly withdraws into its hard shell. Omanyte is considered extinct, although can be revived from Fossils.

In the anime

Omanyte in the anime

Major appearances

Ash first encountered Omanyte in Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon along with all the other Generation I Fossil Pokémon. A dynamite blast woke up the Fossil Pokémon living deep beneath Grampa Canyon. They chased Ash and Team Rocket around until an Aerodactyl showed up and scared them off.

Omanyte and its evolved form, Omastar, were discovered to be living in the Ruins of Alph and moved to a museum in Fossil Fools.

An Omanyte made an appearance in Dealing With Defensive Types!.

Minor appearances

A photo of an Omanyte appeared in Pokémon Scent-sation!.

An Omanyte was revived from a Fossil in A Gruff Act to Follow!.

Three Omanyte appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew living in the Tree of Beginning. One also appeared in the opening of the movie.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP046 Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, and Kabutops Ash's Pokédex Omanyte and Omastar, Kabuto and Kabutops. It is believed these Pokémon became extinct tens of thousands of years ago. The details of their behavior are shrouded in mystery. Though some have speculated that they may still exist, none of these Pokémon have ever been seen alive. Original series entries continue below.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP163 Omanyte Ash's Pokédex Omanyte, the Spiral Pokémon. Believed to have lived over 2 billion years ago. Recent research indicates that it was able to control its buoyancy by storing and releasing air in its shell.

In the manga

Omanyte in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Misty had an Omanyte which she gives to Yellow in As Gastly as Before. It evolves into Omastar in The Might of...Metapod?!.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Green's Omanyte debuted in The Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Omanyte (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Although long extinct, in rare cases, it can be genetically resurrected from fossils. Blue Yellow An ancient Pokémon that was recovered from a fossil. It swims by cleverly twisting its 10 tentacles about. Stadium A prehistoric and long-extinct Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil. Swims by twisting its 10 tentacles about.
Generation II 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. Stadium 2 Revived from an ancient fossil, this Pokémon uses air stored in its shell to sink and rise in water.
Generation III 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. Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} 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. 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 resurrected from fossils.
Generation IV Diamond A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil using modern science. It swam in ancient seas. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} 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.
Generation V Black A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil using modern science. It swam in ancient seas. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil using modern science. It swam in ancient seas. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI 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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue One Revive from Helix Fossil Blue (Japan) One Revive from Helix Fossil Yellow One Revive from Helix Fossil
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen One Revive from Helix Fossil Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Fossil Revive from Helix Fossil Platinum Fossil Revive from Helix Fossil HeartGold SoulSilver Fossil Revive from Helix Fossil  (HeartGold only) Pal Park Sea Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Fossil Revive from Helix Fossil Black 2 White 2 Fossil Revive from Helix Fossil Dream World Dwa
Generation VI X Y None Revive from Helix Fossil (Y only)

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Stadium	Gym Leader Castle
Pokémon Pinball	Cinnabar Island
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 9 Endless Level 9 Forever Level 9 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Stormy Sea (1F-9F) Silver Trench (1F-9F) Far-off Sea (1F-9F) Marvelous Sea (B1-B9) Fantasy Strait (B1-B9)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Brine Cave (B1-B7) Final Maze (B1-B48)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Sea of Wailord
Pokémon Rumble	Bright Beach
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Beach: World Axle - B1F

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Rock Throw Omanyte	English	United States	5	February 21 to 27, 2003
	Nagashima Spa Land Omanyte	Japanese	Japan	15	July 21, 2012 to September 30, 2013

In-game events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Gym Leader Castle Omanyte	Japanese	Pokémon Stadium	20	April 30, 1999 onwards
	Gym Leader Castle Omanyte	English	Pokémon Stadium	20	February 29, 2000 onwards
	Gym Leader Castle Omanyte	French	Pokémon Stadium	20	April 7, 2000 onwards
	Gym Leader Castle Omanyte	German	Pokémon Stadium	20	April 7, 2000 onwards
	Gym Leader Castle Omanyte	Italian	Pokémon Stadium	20	April 7, 2000 onwards
	Gym Leader Castle Omanyte	Spanish	Pokémon Stadium	20	April 7, 2000 onwards

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Stadium*		Normal Box (100%)*	Gorgeous Box (100%)*
Events*		Rindo Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 35		95 - 142	180 - 274
Attack: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Defense: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Atk: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Def: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Speed: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Total: 355	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 90.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 12/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Constrict Normal Physical 01010 100100% 35 00Start Withdraw Water Status 0000— ——% 40 077 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 1010 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 1616 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20 1919 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 2525 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 09595% 15 2828 Brine Water Special 06565 100100% 10 3434 Protect Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 3737 AncientPower Rock Special 06060 100100% 5 4343 Tickle Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 4646 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 09090% 10 5252 Shell Smash Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 5555 Hydro Pump Water Special 120120 08080% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Omanyte Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Omanyte Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 ??? 0   0   TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 ??? 0   0   TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 ??? 0   0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 ??? 0   0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM55 TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM69 TM69 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0   TM74 TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 ??? 0   0   TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 ??? 0   0   TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 ??? 0   0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM94 TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0   ZHM03 HM03 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   ZHM05 HM05 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Omanyte Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Omanyte Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Muddy Water Water Special 90 85% 10 Reflect Type Normal Status — —% 15 Spikes Ground Status — —% 20 Toxic Spikes Poison Status — —% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Omanyte in Generation VI Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Omanyte in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Omanyte Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Omanyte Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Omanyte can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Omanyte cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Omanyte Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Omanyte Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 138.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8% Friend Area: Deep-Sea Floor Phrases 51%-100% HP In the distant past, the seas were amazingly pure. 26%-50% HP My HP's dipped to around half. 1%-25% HP I might not make it. I can't muster any strength at all... Level up Good! I leveled up! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Good! I leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Water  Poké Assist: ( Water ) Field move: (Tackle ×2) Browser entry   It blows bubbles from its mouth to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Omanyte  Rock  Water

Level 40 →

First Evolution Omastar  Rock  Water

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Omanyte images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Omanyte was originally known as "Ess". This is derived from the beginning of the word "escargot", which is French for snail.
• Fans of TPP call omanyte and it's evolution "Lord Helix"

Origin

It is based on the ammonite.

Name origin

Omanyte is a phonetic anagram of ammonite, the creature on which it is based.

Omnite is a combination of オウムガイ ōmugai (nautilus) and ammonite.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese オムナイト Omnite From オウムガイ ōmugai and ammonite French Amonita From ammonite Spanish Omanyte Same as English name German Amonitas From Ammonit Italian Omanyte Same as English name Korean 암나이트 Amnaiteu Contraction of the word Ammonite. 암 (岩) also means "rock", one of its types. Mandarin Chinese 菊石獸 / 菊石兽 Júshíshòu Means "Ammonite beast" Cantonese Chinese 菊石獸 Gūksehksau Means "Ammonite beast"

More languages

Notes

← #137: Porygon

Pokémon

#139: Omastar →

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