Stats & Training
Defense and Sp. Atk carry most of Omastar's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Defense EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It is thought that this Pokémon became extinct because its spiral shell grew too large.
It is thought that this Pokémon became extinct because its spiral shell grew too large.
Omastar Weakness
Omastar's Rock/Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Grass, Electric, Fighting, and Ground. Grass hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Omastar's physical bulk (base 125 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Grass |
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fire |
Serperior Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Omastar View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 4x218-257%KO Solar Beam 4x200-236%KO Leaf Blade 4x94-112%KO Energy Ball 4x151-178%KO | ||
Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Omastar View Exeggutor builds →Leaf Storm 4x330-389%KO Wood Hammer 4x151-178%KO Solar Beam 4x306-360%KO Energy Ball 4x228-269%KO | ||
Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Omastar View Decidueye builds →Solar Beam 4x253-298%KO Leaf Blade 4x126-149%KO Energy Ball 4x190-223%KO Low Sweep 2x31-37% | ||
Meganium Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Omastar View Meganium builds →Petal Dance 4x218-257%KO Solar Beam 4x218-257%KO Earthquake 2x37-44% Petal Blizzard 4x101-120%KO | ||
Leafeon Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Omastar View Leafeon builds →Solar Beam 4x168-199%KO Leaf Blade 4x130-153%KO Energy Ball 4x130-153%KO Giga Drain 4x109-128%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, Cobalion's Close Combat hits Omastar for 83-98%. Tapu Koko's Thunderbolt also KOs at 131-154%.
Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Omastar View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x83-98% Stone Edge23-27% | ||
Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Omastar View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x131-154%KO Volt Switch 2x101-120%KO Dazzling Gleam58-68% | ||
Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Omastar View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x114-134%KO Scald33-39% Waterfall46-54% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Evolved from Omanyte. Omastar is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are slow to hatch. HP grew the most through evolution (+35 over Omanyte), and Omastar peaks at 495 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Omastar to get Omanyte eggs using 95 partners from the Water1 and Water3 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aurora Beam, Bide, Bubble Beam and 11 more.
Sun & Moon Omastar Best Moveset
Ice coverage gives Omastar answers even while choice-locked. Choice Specs provides boosted special damage with move lock, and max Sp. Atk without Speed EVs with Shellarmor mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Omastar best EVs are Sp. Atk and Sp. Def
Doubles Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Blizzard
- Earth Power
- Scald
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Shell Smash
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Aurora Beam and Bide on Omastar. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Hydro Pump and Stone Edge, they expand what Omastar can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Omastar in Sun & Moon
Omastar can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Omanyte from Red, Yellow, or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Omastar in Sun & Moon
Step 1Obtain OmanyteReceive as a gift in:
Ultra SunGift · Route 8 · Revive Helix FossilLet's Go PikachuGift · Cinnabar Island · Revive Helix FossilThen trade to Sun & Moon to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Omastar ✓
Omastar Guide
In Sun & Moon, Swift Swim changes the entire equation for Omastar. The 495 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Blizzard with Choice Specs is the standard set.
Swift Swim is what you want on Omastar. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Shell Armor, Weak Armor) work on paper but Swift Swim is what makes Omastar worth using. On wall sets, Swift Swim pairs with Omastar's base 125 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Omastar is a special attacker with base 115 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
For Sun & Moon, Omastar has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Omastar has appeared in 19 games — most mainline games. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves