Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Omastar
Say it: OMA-sta-r
Kids summary (simpler)Tap to expand
Omastar is the Spiral Pokémon — Rock and Water from Omanyte. In Pokémon GO it is a Rock/Water attacker; Rock Throw from Omanyte Community Day (or an Elite TM) is a key Rock fast move. Rock helps against Fire, Flying, Ice, and Bug; Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock. Grass hits it for 4×. Evolve Omanyte or catch Omastar from events.
Say it: OMA-sta-r
Omastar (#139) is a Rock / Water Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Omanyte. Trainers use it as a Rock/Water attacker with Mud Shot / Water Gun / Rock Throw + Ancient Power / Hydro Pump / Rock Blast. Against Omastar, lead with Grass (best), or Electric, Fighting, or Ground. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Omastar is a Rock / Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0139. Use the Rock/Water type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Priority Community Day move: Rock Throw (Elite Fast TM if you missed Omanyte CD). Mud Shot + Rock Blast / Hydro Pump is the dual kit. Shadow Omastar is the raid DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Rock moves hit Fire, Ice, Flying, and Bug hard.
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
When Omastar is your opponent, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 207
- Defense
- 201
- Stamina
- 172
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Rock Throw is an Omanyte Community Day exclusive — Elite TM if you missed the event.
Fast
- Rock Throw · Community Day / Elite TM
Rock damage
- Mud Shot · Standard
Ground energy / default
- Water Gun · Standard
Water STAB
Charged
- Rock Blast · Standard
Rock nuke
- Hydro Pump · Standard
Water nuke
- Ancient Power · Standard
Rock alternate
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- mud shot
- water gun
Charged
- ancient power
- hydro pump
- rock blast
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #215 of 954 · CP 1472
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- Ultra League · rank #127 of 747 · CP 2488
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- Master League · rank #160 of 1023 · CP 3150
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
In your Collect
Name match only (text). Cards you have saved in Card Nexus Collect — not official art.
Sign in to see holdings, or open Collect.
Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.