Omanyte 
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Omastar
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,188 |
| Generation | Kanto (Gen 1) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Omastar
Omastar is a Rock/Water-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,188 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Omastar has base stats of 207 Attack, 201 Defense, and 172 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 580.
With a strong Defense stat of 201, Omastar is a solid defensive choice for gym defense and PvP battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Omastar is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Partly Cloudy weather, Omastar receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Omastar is 5km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot | Ground | 5 | +7 | 8.3 | - | - | - |
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | +5 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
| Rock Throw ELITE STAB | Rock | 12 | +7 | 13.3 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hydro Pump | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Rock Blast STAB | Rock | 50 | -40 | - | 50 | -40 |
| Rock Slide ELITE STAB | Rock | 80 | -50 | - | 75 | -45 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Omastar takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Omastar takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Omastar
Top Pokémon to use when battling Omastar in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Xurkitree
| Electric | 330 | 144 | 195 | 4,504 |
| 2 |
Kartana
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 3 |
Pheromosa
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 4 |
Zekrom
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 5 |
Groudon
| Ground | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 6 |
Marshadow
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 7 |
Garchomp
| Dragon Ground | 261 | 193 | 239 | 4,532 |
| 8 |
Terrakion
| Rock Fighting | 260 | 192 | 209 | 4,231 |
| 9 |
Sneasler
| Fighting Poison | 259 | 158 | 190 | 3,686 |
| 10 |
Mienshao
| Fighting | 258 | 127 | 163 | 3,101 |
🏆 Omastar PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 1,498 |
| 2 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 1,495 |
| 3 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 1,499 |
| 4 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 1,498 |
| 5 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 1,498 |
| 6 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 1,495 |
| 7 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 1,499 |
| 8 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 1,491 |
| 9 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 1,495 |
| 10 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 1,487 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 38 | 2,498 |
| 2 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 37 | 2,499 |
| 3 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 38 | 2,498 |
| 4 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 38 | 2,500 |
| 5 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 37 | 2,497 |
| 6 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 38 | 2,499 |
| 7 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 38 | 2,493 |
| 8 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 38 | 2,499 |
| 9 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 38 | 2,497 |
| 10 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 37 | 2,499 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Omastar IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,388 | 1,194 | 1,592 | 1,990 | 2,786 | 3,159 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,382 | 1,191 | 1,588 | 1,985 | 2,779 | 3,151 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,383 | 1,191 | 1,588 | 1,985 | 2,780 | 3,152 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,366 | 1,183 | 1,577 | 1,971 | 2,760 | 3,129 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,364 | 1,182 | 1,576 | 1,970 | 2,758 | 3,128 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,343 | 1,171 | 1,562 | 1,952 | 2,734 | 3,099 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,321 | 1,160 | 1,547 | 1,934 | 2,707 | 3,070 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,334 | 1,167 | 1,556 | 1,945 | 2,723 | 3,088 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,276 | 1,138 | 1,517 | 1,897 | 2,655 | 3,011 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,060 | 1,030 | 1,373 | 1,717 | 2,403 | 2,725 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Omastar with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,159 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,786 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,517 - 1,592 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,897 - 1,990 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,517 - 1,592 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,138 - 1,194 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Omastar with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 26 | 2,786 |
| 2 | 2,786 | 27 | 2,786 |
| 3 | 2,786 | 28 | 2,786 |
| 4 | 2,786 | 29 | 2,786 |
| 5 | 375 | 30 | 2,388 |
| 6 | 2,786 | 31 | 2,786 |
| 7 | 2,786 | 32 | 2,786 |
| 8 | 2,786 | 33 | 2,786 |
| 9 | 2,786 | 34 | 2,786 |
| 10 | 796 | 35 | 2,587 |
| 11 | 2,786 | 36 | 2,786 |
| 12 | 2,786 | 37 | 2,786 |
| 13 | 2,786 | 38 | 2,786 |
| 14 | 2,786 | 39 | 2,786 |
| 15 | 1,194 | 40 | 2,786 |
| 16 | 2,786 | 41 | 2,786 |
| 17 | 2,786 | 42 | 2,786 |
| 18 | 2,786 | 43 | 2,786 |
| 19 | 2,786 | 44 | 2,786 |
| 20 | 1,592 | 45 | 2,980 |
| 21 | 2,786 | 46 | 2,786 |
| 22 | 2,786 | 47 | 2,786 |
| 23 | 2,786 | 48 | 2,786 |
| 24 | 2,786 | 49 | 2,786 |
| 25 | 1,990 | 50 | 3,159 |
📖 Complete Omastar Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Omastar (#139) is a Rock/Water-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,188 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Omastar is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Omastar in 2026.
📊 Omastar Stats Analysis
Omastar's Attack stat is 207 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Omastar a strong damage dealer.
With 201 Defense (Excellent) and 172 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 580. This gives Omastar reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Rock-type Pokémon, Omastar's stat distribution is balanced.
⚔️ Best Omastar Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Omastar depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Mud Shot (Fast) with Ancient Power (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Omastar has 3 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Omastar has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
🏆 Omastar PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Omastar can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Rock/Water typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Normal, Poison-type threats while being weak to Grass, Fighting, Ground types.
Master League
In Master League, Omastar faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Omastar Raid Guide & Counters
Omastar appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Grass, Fighting, Ground-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Omastar at Level 20 (1,517 - 1,592 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,897 - 1,990 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,592 CP.
🎯 How to Get Omastar in Pokémon GO
Omastar can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Partly Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Omastar Evolution Guide
Omastar is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Omastar
Shadow Omastar is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Omastar's effective Attack becomes ~248. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Omastar in Pokémon GO
Shiny Omastar is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Omastar gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,897 - 1,990 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Omastar
Q: What is Omastar's max CP?
A: 3,159 CP at Level 50, or 2,786 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Omastar good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Omastar be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Omastar is available.
Q: What is Omastar weak to?
A: Grass, Fighting, Ground, Electric-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Mud Shot + Ancient Power for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.