#0138 · Gen 1 · 355 BST
Omanyte
An early-evolution Rock/Water-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with strong 100 base Defense. Common ability: Swift Swim.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
110/54/108/99/67/49
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
142/101/167/156/117/95
Abilities
A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
Physical attacks to the Pokémon lower its Defense stat but sharply raise its Speed stat.
Type effectiveness
Takes 4× damage from
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Omanyte
Omanyte is a Rock/Water-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 355. An early-evolution Rock/Water-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with strong 100 base Defense. Common ability: Swift Swim.
Best stat: Defense (100 base)
Omanyte's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 90 base Special Attack and 35 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Swift Swim
- Shell Armor
- Weak Armor
How to use Omanyte competitively
Open the damage calculator with Omanyte selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Omanyte appears in the species dropdown. Drop Omanyte into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0138 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Rock / Water |
| Abilities | Swift Swim, Shell Armor, Weak Armor |
| Base Stat Total | 355 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 35 / 40 / 100 / 90 / 55 / 35 |