Type matchups
Damage Omastar takes from each attacking type.
Weak to (4×)
Resists (¼×)
As a Rock/Water type, Omastar has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 10 other Pokémon share the Rock/Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 60
- Defense
- 125
- Sp. Atk
- 115
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 55
- Total
- 495
Omastar has a base stat total of 495, higher than 62% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (125). With Sp. Atk (115) well above Attack (60), it works best as a special attacker. At 55 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 70 HP, 125 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Omastar can have the abilities Swift Swim, Shell Armor and Weak Armor.
How to beat Omastar
The best way to beat Omastar is with Grass moves, which deal 4× damage. Fighting, Ground and Electric moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal, Flying, Poison, Fire and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Virizion hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Rock and Water moves. Kartana hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Rock and Water moves. Chesnaught hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Rock and Water moves.
Evolution
Omastar is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Omanyte → Omastar), evolving from Omanyte.
Best counters to Omastar
Other Rock/Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Omastar weak to?
As a Rock/Water type, Omastar takes super-effective damage from Grass (4×), Fighting, Ground and Electric moves.
What is Omastar resistant to?
Omastar resists Normal, Flying, Poison, Ice and Fire (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Omastar?
Strong type-based picks include Virizion, Kartana and Chesnaught, which hit Omastar with super-effective attacks.