Omanyte (Pokémon)

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Omanyte オムナイト Omnite #138
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Rock Water Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Spiral Pokémon
Abilities Swift Swim or Shell Armor Shell Armor Blue-Striped ----- Weak Armor Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #138 Johto #225 Hoenn #293 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-235 Oblivia
Height 1'04" Imperial 0.4 m Metric 1'04"/0.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 16.5 lbs. Imperial 7.5 kg Metric 16.5 lbs./7.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding Water 1 and Water 3 groups 31 cycles (7905 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 99 Battle Exp.: Unknown
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

Physiology

Omanyte has a large, pale yellow shell on its back. Its main body is sky blue with ten tentacles, two of which are longer than the other eight. Omanyte has saucer-like eyes. It uses the many gas-filled chambers in its helix shell to remain buoyant in the water column. It regulates its buoyancy by evacuating gases from compartments. Its shell turns into the Fossil that is used to resurrect it.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Omanyte learns several Water-based moves and a small handful of Rock-type moves.

Behavior

Omanyte swims by twisting its ten tentacles about. If attacked by an enemy, it withdraws itself inside its hard shell.

Habitat

File:Sea.gif

Sea Pokémon

The exact habitat of Omanyte is unknown even though there have been records of Omanyte hiding deep in damp caves, but so far Helix Fossils are only found in the Kanto and Sinnoh regions.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Unlike its evolved form, Omastar, this Pokémon feeds on plankton in the wild.

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.

Minor appearances

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

An Omanyte made a small appearance in Dealing With Defensive Types!.

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

Yellow's Omastar, Omny, as an Omanyte

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Misty had an Omanyte which she gave to Yellow in Volume 4. Later, it evolves into Omastar.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Kai Midorikawa's Omanyted 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 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

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 Fossil 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 None Trade Dream World Sparkling Sea
Generation VI X Y None Trade

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
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in Generation II#Omanyte	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station!	United States	2003	5	Never
List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Omanyte	Nagashima Spa Land	Japan	2012	15	Never

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 V, 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× 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× 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× 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× 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 V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	05050	100}}100%	15
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM55	Scald	Water	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	5
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	HM05	Waterfall	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	HM06	Dive	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Aurora Beam	Ice	Special	65	100%	20
	Bide	Normal	Physical	—	—%	10
	BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100%	20
	Haze	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
	Muddy Water	Water	Special	95	85%	10
	Slam	Normal	Physical	80	75%	20
	Spikes	Ground	Status	—	—%	20
	Supersonic	Normal	Status	—	55%	20
	Toxic Spikes	Poison	Status	—	—%	20
	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100%	20
	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85%	15
	Wring Out	Normal	Special	—	100%	5
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Omanyte in Generation V 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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Bind	Normal	Physical	15	85%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
A black 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

Dream World-only moves

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Sparkling Sea	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
Sparkling Sea	Muddy Water	Water	Special	95	85%	10
A superscript level indicates that Omanyte can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level 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 event moves from other generations

By events

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Nagashima Spa Land	BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100%	20
Nagashima Spa Land	Supersonic	Normal	Status	—	55%	20
A superscript level indicates that Omanyte can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level 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 event moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Bind	Omanyte (Neo Discovery 60) Omanyte (EX Sandstorm 70)

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.
• Omanyte is one of five Kanto Pokémon that had its base experience yield changed in Generation III. Its former base experience is unknown. The others are Abra, Machop, Geodude and Kabuto.

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 ammonite 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

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