[[Category:Rock/Water-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation I Pokémon]] [[Category:Blue Pokémon]] Omanyte (Japanese: オムナイト Omnite) is a Rock/Water-type Fossil Pokémon introduced in Generation I that can only be obtained by resurrecting it from a Helix Fossil.
Appearance
Omanyte is a snail-like Pokémon that died out millions of years ago. It has many tentacles, which it used to crawl along the muddy seafloor. It has two large eyes that just stick out under it's curvy shell. It is based on the ancient sea-creatures Ammonites.
Special abilities
Omanyte has the abilities Swift Swim and Shell Armor. Swift Swim allows Omanyte's speed to increase when in the rain while Shell Armor protects Omanyte against Critical Hits.
Evolution
Omanyte evolves into Omastar at level 40.
In the anime
Omanyte appeared in IL046: Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon along with the other Generation I Pokémon. It also made an appearance in JL163: Fossil Fools in the Ruins of Alph.
Omanyte made a short appearance in DP108: Dealing With Defensive Types.
Game info
Game locations
Locations | ||
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Red and Blue | Revive from Helix Fossil | One |
Yellow | Revive from Helix Fossil | One |
Gold and Silver | Trade | None |
Crystal | Trade | None |
Ruby and Sapphire | Trade | None |
FireRed and LeafGreen | Revive from Helix Fossil | One |
Emerald | Trade | None |
Diamond and Pearl | Revive from Helix Fossil | Fossil |
Platinum | Revive from Helix Fossil | Fossil |
HeartGold and SoulSilver | Revive from Helix Fossil (HeartGold Only) | Fossil |
Black and White | Revive from Helix Fossil | Fossil |
Pokédex entries
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Origins
Omanyte appears to be based on the ammonite, a type of extinct underwater creature
Trivia
- Omanyte shares its cry with Machop.