Omanyte (#138)
Omanyte (#138) is a Rock/Water-type Spiral Pokémon in Pokémon Red. Omanyte isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: choose the Helix Fossil in Mt. Moon and have it revived at the Cinnabar Lab. It evolves into Omastar at level 40. Its best stat is Defense (100), and its base stat total of 300 ranks #95 of 151.

Long extinct in the wild, Omanyte can, in rare cases, be brought back through genetic restoration from a fossil.
Where to find Omanyte in Pokémon Red
- Cinnabar Lab: choose the Helix Fossil in Mt. Moon and have it revived at the Cinnabar Lab (Lv 30).
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 35 | #134 of 151 | |
| Attack | 40 | #137 of 151 | |
| Defense | 100 | #14 of 151 | |
| Special | 90 | #36 of 151 | |
| Speed | 35 | #133 of 151 | |
| Total | 300 | #95 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Omanyte
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | Grass |
| 2× (weak to) | Electric Fighting Ground |
| ½× (resists) | Normal Ice Poison Flying |
| ¼× (double resistance) | Fire |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| Start | Withdraw | Water | — | 100% | 40 |
| 34 | Horn Attack | Normal | 65 | 100% | 25 |
| 39 | Leer | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 46 | Spike Cannon | Normal | 20 | 100% | 15 |
| 53 | Hydro Pump | Water | 120 | 80% | 5 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 | Surf | Water | 95 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM11 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 |
| TM12 | Water Gun | Water | 40 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Omanyte in Pokémon Red?
Omanyte isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: choose the Helix Fossil in Mt. Moon and have it revived at the Cinnabar Lab.
What type is Omanyte?
Omanyte is Rock/Water type. It takes double damage from Grass, Electric, Fighting, and Ground.
What level does Omanyte evolve?
Omanyte evolves into Omastar at level 40.
What moves does Omanyte learn?
Omanyte starts with Water Gun and Withdraw and learns Horn Attack (Lv 34), Leer (Lv 39), Spike Cannon (Lv 46), and Hydro Pump (Lv 53) by leveling up. It can learn 16 TMs and HMs.
What are Omanyte's base stats?
HP 35, Attack 40, Defense 100, Special 90, Speed 35, for a total of 300.