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omastar
#139

Omastar

Spiral Pokémon

RockWater

It is thought that this Pokémon became extinct because its spiral shell grew too large.

Base Stats

HP 70
Attack 60
Defense 125
Sp. Atk 115
Sp. Def 70
Speed 55
Total 495

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Evolution Chain

omastar Omastar Lv. 40

Moves

Details

Category Spiral Pokémon
Height 1.0 m
Weight 35.0 kg
Base Exp 173
Growth Rate Medium
Capture Rate 45
Base Happiness 70
Gender 87.5% ♂ / 12.5% ♀
Habitat Sea
Egg Groups Water1 ,Water3

Sprites

omastar Front Front
omastar Back Back
omastar Front Shiny Front Shiny
omastar Back Shiny Back Shiny
omastar Official Art Official Art
omastar Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

uu Usage: 6.7%
Support
Moves
Ice Beam / Earth Power
Item
Leftovers
Ability
Shell Armor
Nature
Bold
EVs
HP 248
Def 252
SpD 8
Rain Dance Special Attacker
Moves
Surf / Hydro Pump
Rain Dance / Earth Power
Item
Life Orb / Damp Rock
Nature
Modest
EVs
HP 4
SpA 252
Spe 252
Lead
Item
Focus Sash
Nature
Timid
EVs
HP 4
SpA 252
Spe 252

Strategy Overview

In spite of facing stiff competition from other bulky Water-types, namely Milotic, Blastoise, and Azumarill, Omastar can still hold its own. Omastar is the only Pokemon in UU capable of setting up both Stealth Rock and Spikes, which has turned our little prehistoric friend into a staple on stall teams. Furthermore, Omastar's base 115 Special Attack and access to Swift Swim allows it to function as a fearsome rain sweeper that is capable of plowing through teams in a matter of turns.

Omastar is not without its fair share of faults, however. Its awful defensive typing, which grants it weaknesses to Ground-, Fighting-, Electric-, and Grass-type attacks; low Special Defense; and lack of a reliable recovery move are major drawbacks that severely hinder Omastar's durability. Despite these disadvantages, do not underestimate Omastar, as it can run (or slide...) circles around unprepared teams.

Most Used Moves

Ice Beam
80.1%
Spikes
76.7%
Surf
58.9%

Most Used Items

Life Orb
23.1%
Leftovers
10.8%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc