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Shadow Omastar

Shadow Omastar (Shadow)Rock Water
  • partlyCloudy
  • rain
Shadow Omastar is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Omastar is a Rock and Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,786 CP and is weak to Grass, Electric, Fighting, and Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Rock Throw / Rock Slide. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy and Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Omastar Stats and Max CP

207 ATK
201 DEF
172 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3150 CP
Lvl 40
2786 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1990 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1592 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1194 CP

Shadow Omastar's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#247
RockRock-type
#22
WaterWater-type
#61
Great LeagueGreat League
#908
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#660
Master LeagueMaster League
#363

Shadow Omastar Type Chart

Shadow Omastar takes increased damage from:Shadow Omastar takes increased damage from:

GrassGrass256.0%
ElectricElectric160.0%
FightingFighting160.0%
GroundGround160.0%

Shadow Omastar takes reduced damage from:Shadow Omastar takes reduced damage from:

FireFire39.1%
FlyingFlying62.5%
IceIce62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Shadow Omastar best moveset

Moves

Rock Throw + Rock Slide

Rock
RockRock Throw
RockRock Slide
Shadow Omastar's best Rock-type moveset is Rock Throw / Rock Slide, with 14.01 DPS and 248.3 TDO. These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Shadow Omastar ranks #22 (A Tier) as a Rock attacker with that moveset.
1.RockRock ThrowRockRock Slide12.3114.01248.3
2.RockRock ThrowWaterHydro Pump12.1113.78244.2
3.WaterWater GunRockRock Slide11.8613.50239.2
4.RockRock ThrowRockRock Blast11.8013.43238.0
5.WaterWater GunWaterHydro Pump11.6913.30235.7
6.WaterWater GunRockRock Blast11.3112.87228.0
7.RockRock ThrowRockAncient Power11.1912.74225.8
8.GroundMud ShotRockRock Slide11.0312.55222.5
1–8 of 15

Fast Attacks

  • GroundMud Shot460.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Mud Shot
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy9

    Effects
    Mud Shot has no special effects.
    See Mud Shot details page ↗
  • RockRock Throw *1381.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Throw
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy5

    Effects
    Rock Throw has no special effects.
    See Rock Throw details page ↗
  • WaterWater Gun550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Water Gun
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy3

    Effects
    Water Gun has no special effects.
    See Water Gun details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • RockRock Blast50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Blast
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.5s - 1.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage50
    Energy40

    Effects
    Rock Blast has no special effects.
    See Rock Blast details page ↗
  • RockAncient Power70333.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Ancient Power
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.9s - 3.1s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Ancient Power has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
    See Ancient Power details page ↗
  • RockRock Slide *75502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Slide
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 2.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy45

    Effects
    Rock Slide has no special effects.
    See Rock Slide details page ↗
  • WaterHydro Pump1351003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage135
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy75

    Effects
    Hydro Pump has no special effects.
    See Hydro Pump details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Omastar's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Omastar's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Omastar has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Omastar CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Omastar reaches a maximum of 2,786 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,459–1,592 CP, rising to 1,824–1,990 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,138–1,194 CP.

Max CPMax CP2786 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1138 CP - 1194 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1517 CP - 1592 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1459 CP - 1592 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1824 CP - 1990 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Omastar Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
139 CP2123 CP3207 CP
4291 CP5375 CP6459 CP
7544 CP8628 CP9712 CP
10796 CP11876 CP12955 CP
131035 CP141114 CP151194 CP
161273 CP171353 CP181433 CP
191512 CP201592 CP211671 CP
221751 CP231831 CP241910 CP
251990 CP262070 CP272149 CP
282229 CP292309 CP302388 CP
312428 CP322468 CP332508 CP
342547 CP352587 CP362627 CP
372667 CP382707 CP392746 CP
402786 CP412822 CP422857 CP
432893 CP442929 CP452965 CP
463002 CP473038 CP483075 CP
493113 CP503150 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#139
Height1 m
Weight35 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate5%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
OmanyteOmanyte
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
OmastarOmastar
  • Omanyte evolves into Omastar which costs 50 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Omastar
Purification cost5 Candy
5000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Omastar

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Omastar's Rock and Water-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Omastar.

Rock Rock

Water Water

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Omastar Candy360 Shadow Omastar Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Omastar Candy12 Shadow Omastar Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Omastar Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Omastar Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Omastar Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Omastar Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Omastar Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Omastar Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Omastar Candy-

Shadow Omastar Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Omastar from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Omastar in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Omastar family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Omastar in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

OmanyteOmanyte
OmastarOmastar
Dynamax Omanyte (Dynamax)Dynamax Omanyte
Dynamax Omastar (Dynamax)Dynamax Omastar
Shadow Omanyte (Shadow)Shadow Omanyte
Shadow Omastar (Shadow)Shadow Omastar

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer3s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer8s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Shadow Omastar

Shadow Omastar high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Omastar. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Omastar Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Shadow OmastarShadow OmastarShadow OmastarShadow Omastar

Shadow Omastar Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueA prehistoric POKéMON that died out when its heavy shell made it impossible to catch prey.
YellowSharp beaks ring its mouth. Its shell was too big for it to move freely, so it became extinct.
GoldApparently, it cracked SHELLDER's shell with its sharp fangs and sucked out the insides.
SilverOnce wrapped around its prey, it never lets go. It eats the prey by tearing at it with sharp fangs.
CrystalIts heavy shell allowed it to reach only nearby food. This could be the reason it is extinct.
Ruby, SapphireOMASTAR uses its tentacles to capture its prey. It is believed to have become extinct because its shell grew too large and heavy, causing its movements to become too slow and ponderous.
EmeraldAn OMASTAR uses its tentacles to capture its prey. It is believed to have become extinct because its shell grew too large, making its movements slow and ponderous.
FireRedIts tentacles are highly developed as if they are hands and feet. As soon as it ensnares prey, it bites.
LeafGreenDespite having strong fangs and tentacles, it went extinct when its heavy shell made it unable to catch prey.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It is thought that this Pokémon became extinct because its spiral shell grew too large.
HeartGoldApparently, it cracked SHELLDER’s shell with its sharp fangs and sucked out the insides.
SoulSilverOnce wrapped around its prey, it never lets go. It eats the prey by tearing at it with sharp fangs.
XIts tentacles are highly developed as if they are hands and feet. As soon as it ensnares prey, it bites.
YOnce wrapped around its prey, it never lets go. It eats the prey by tearing at it with sharp fangs.
Omega RubyOmastar uses its tentacles to capture its prey. It is believed to have become extinct because its shell grew too large and heavy, causing its movements to become too slow and ponderous.
Alpha SapphireOmastar uses its tentacles to capture its prey. It is believed to have become extinct because its shell grew too large and heavy, causing its movements to become too slow and ponderous.
Ultra SunIts heavy shell is thought to be the reason this ancient Pokémon died out. It’s apparently a distant ancestor of Octillery.
Ultra MoonIt wraps its prey in its tentacles to immobilize them and then finishes them off with its sharp fangs.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Its sharp beak rings its mouth. Its shell was too big for it to move freely, so it became extinct.
SwordWeighed down by a large and heavy shell, Omastar couldn’t move very fast. Some say it went extinct because it was unable to catch food.
ShieldOmastar’s sharp fangs could crush rock, but the Pokémon can attack only the prey that come within reach of its tentacles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Omastar’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Rock and Water-type Pokémon, Shadow Omastar is especially weak against Grass-type moves, and weak against Electric, Fighting, and Ground-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Omastar in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Omastar in Pokémon GO are Rock Throw and Rock Slide. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.012 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 248.308.

How does Shadow Omastar perform in Raids?

Shadow Omastar is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Shadow Omastar rank as a Rock-type attacker?

Shadow Omastar is a solid A-Tier Rock-type attacker, ranking at number #22. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

How does Shadow Omastar rank as a Water-type attacker?

Shadow Omastar is a C-Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #61. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Omastar?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Omastar: Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Diancie, Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Greninja.

What is Shadow Omastar’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Omastar’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2786 CP and 3150 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Omastar be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Omastar can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Omastar Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Omastar cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.