Omanyte (Japanese :オムナイト Omnite ) is a dual-typeRock /Water Fossil Pokémon introduced inGeneration I .
It is revived from aHelix Fossil andevolves intoOmastar starting atlevel 40.
Biology Omanyte and Omastar hiding in their shells Omanyte is a small extinctcephalopod mollusk Pokémon similar to anammonite ornautilus . It has a sky blue body with ten tentacles and a pale yellow, helix-spiraled shell on its back. The shell's rim has two circular indents where Omanyte's large saucer-like eyes protrude. If attacked or threatened, it quickly withdraws into its hard shell.
Omanyte is considered extinct, although it can be revived fromfossils . Its fossils have been excavated in areas that were onceoceans long ago. Omanyte regulated its buoyancy by storing and releasing air within its shell and controlled direction by twisting its tentacles. While Omanyte fed onplankton , it was preyed on byArcheops andCarracosta . Omanyte can now be found in the wild due to being released by people or escaping after being restored to life, causing this species to become a problem.
Evolution Omanyte evolves intoOmastar .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer toGame data→Evolution data .)
Game data Pokédex entries Generation I Kanto #138Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it wasreused inPokémon FireRed .) Green Red(ENG) Although long extinct, in rare cases, it can be genetically resurrected from fossils. Blue Yellow An ancientPok émon 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 Johto #220Gold Revived from an ancient fossil, thisPok émon uses air stored in its shell to sink and rise in water. Silver ThisPok émon 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, thisPok émon uses air stored in its shell to sink and rise in water.(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) ThisPok émon from ancient times is said to have navigated the sea by adeptly twisting its 10 tentacles.(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn #—Kanto #138Ruby Omanyte is one of the ancient and long-since-extinctPok émon that have been regenerated from fossils by people. If attacked by an enemy, it withdraws itself inside its hard shell.Sapphire Emerald One of the ancient and long-since-extinctPok émon that have been regenerated from fossils by humans. If attacked, it withdraws into its hard shell. FireRed A prehistoricPok émon 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.
Generation IV Sinnoh #—Johto #225Diamond A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil using modern science. It swam in ancient seas. Pearl Platinum 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 Unova #—Black A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil using modern science. It swam in ancient seas. White Black 2 A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil using modern science. It swam in ancient seas. White 2
Generation VI Central Kalos #—Coastal Kalos #—Mountain Kalos #—Hoenn #—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 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. Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola US UM : #227Kanto #138This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries inSun and Moon . 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 An ancient Pokémon that was recovered from a fossil. It swam by cleverly twisting its 10 tentacles about. Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar #—Isle of Armor #—Crown Tundra #123Sinnoh #—Hisui #—This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries inLegends: Arceus . 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 It's a Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil using modern science. It swam in ancient seas. Shining Pearl
Game locations
In side games Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
In events In-game events Held items Stats Base stats Stat Range At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100 35
95 - 142 180 - 274 40
40 - 101 76 - 196 100
94 - 167 184 - 328 90
85 - 156 166 - 306 55
54 - 117 103 - 229 35
36 - 95 67 - 185 Total:
355
Other Pokémon with this total Minimum stats are calculated with 0EVs ,IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hinderingnature . Maximum stats are calculated with 252EVs ,IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpfulnature . This Pokémon'sSpecial base stat inGeneration I was90 .
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Learnset Omanyte is available inSword and Shield Version 1.3.0+ andBrilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl .
Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by OmanyteItalic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of OmanyteClick on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by OmanyteItalic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of OmanyteClick on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
BD SP
Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by OmanyteItalic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of OmanyteClick on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must bechain bred onto Omanyte in Generation VIII 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 getsSTAB when used by OmanyteItalic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of OmanyteClick on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
BD SP
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must bechain bred onto Omanyte in Generation VIII 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 getsSTAB when used by OmanyteItalic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of OmanyteClick on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by OmanyteItalic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of OmanyteClick on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
Bytransfer from another generation Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves inPokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by OmanyteItalic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Omanyte× indicates a move thatcannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
Side game data Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.64 secondsBase HP: 43Base Attack: 72Base Defense: 55Base Speed: 60
Evolution data
Sprites This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
In animation Omanyte inPokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl Major appearances InAttack of the Prehistoric Pokémon ,Ash encountered multiple Omanyte along with the otherGeneration I Fossil Pokémon. A dynamite blast woke up the Fossil Pokémon living dormant deep beneathGrampa Canyon . They chased Ash andTeam Rocket until anAerodactyl showed up and scared them off.
InFossil Fools , multiple Omanyte were discovered to be living in theRuins of Alph . They were moved to a museum at the end of the episode.
InDealing With Defensive Types! , an Omanyte caughtTeam Rocket trying to steal food from theCanalave Gym kitchen while Ash was having hisGym battle withByron . Omanyte usedWater Gun to send the trio blasting off.
Minor appearances An Omanyte appeared as an image in the dubbed version ofThe Ultimate Test .
An Omanyte appeared in the Japanese credits ofPikachu's Rescue Adventure .
An Omanyte appeared in a fantasy inA Ruin with a View .
InA Gruff Act to Follow! , an Omanyte was revived from a fossil. Inthe next episode , it was within the habitat created for the revived Fossil Pokémon.
InLucario and the Mystery of Mew , three Omanyte were living in theTree of Beginning . A fourth was in themovie 's opening sequence.
A Mirage Omanyte appeared in a flashback inThe Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon .
InLegend? Go! Friends? Go! , an Omanyte was underwater outsideVermilion City .
An Omanyte appeared inRestore and Renew! .
Pokédex entries Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP046 Omanyte ,Omastar ,Kabuto , andKabutops Ash's Pokédex Omanyte andOmastar ,Kabuto andKabutops . It is believed these Pokémon became extinct tens of thousands of years ago. The detail of their behavior is shrouded in mystery. Though some have speculated that they may still exist, none of these Pokémon have ever been seen alive.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP163 Omanyte Ash's Pokédex Omanyte, the Spiral Pokémon. Believed to have lived over two million 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 inPokémon Adventures Pokémon Adventures Main article:Omny Misty had an Omanyte, which she gave toYellow inAs Gastly as Before . He was thennicknamed Omny. He evolved intoOmastar inThe Might of...Metapod?! .
An Omanyte appeared at theBattle Pike inMoving Past Milotic .
Pokémon Pocket Monsters Green 's Omanyte debuted inThe Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!! .
An Omanyte appeared inBig Rampage at the Safari Zone!? , where it evolved into an Omastar.
An Omanyte appeared inRegain the Deserted Power Plant! .
An Omanyte appeared inGood Luck at the Big Pokémon Athletic Meet! .
An Omanyte appeared inFierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament! , where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match.
An Omanyte appeared inClefairy Evolves... At Last?! .
An Omanyte appeared inPikachu's Birthday Party .
An Omanyte appeared inThe Ancient Pokémon Discovery! .
In the TCG Main article:Omanyte (TCG) Trivia In thePokémon Red and Blue beta , Omanyte was originally known as "Ess". This is derived from the beginning of the word "escargot", which is French forsnail . Omanyte's Pokédex number may be referring to thegolden spiral /Fibonacci Sequence (137.5 degrees). Origin Omanyte appears to be based on theammonite , prehistoric mollusks related to the present-day squid and octopus that lived between theDevonian period and theCretaceous period.
Name origin Omanyte may be derived fromammonite .
Omnite may be a combination of 鸚鵡貝ōmugai (nautilus ) andammonite .
In other languages More languages Hindi ऑमानाइटOmanyte Transcription of English name Russian ОманайтOmanayt Transcription of English name Thai ออมไนต์Omnai Transcription of Japanese name
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