Omanyte Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Omanyte in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Omanyte
Omanyte is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock/Water typing. The best counter is Mega Sceptile (Mega) with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, dealing 63.692 DPS.
Omanyte can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Omanyte is weak to Grass (double weak!), Electric, Fighting, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Flying, Ice-type moves as Omanyte resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Omanyte is Mega Sceptile (63.692 DPS), Kartana (59.067 DPS), and Shadow Sceptile (53.077 DPS).
Catching Omanyte: After defeating Omanyte, the catch encounter will have a CP between 847 and 904 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1054-1125 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Omanyte from raids will have exactly 904 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Omanyte?
The best counter for Omanyte is Mega Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, dealing 63.692 DPS. Other top options include Kartana (59.067 DPS) and Shadow Sceptile (53.077 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Omanyte?
Omanyte can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Omanyte weak to?
Omanyte is weak to Grass (double weak), Electric, Fighting, Ground-type attacks. It resists Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Omanyte be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Omanyte's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Omanyte from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Omanyte from raids will have 904 CP at level 20, or 1125 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 847. If you see 904 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Omanyte worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Omanyte is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Omanyte?
For the best moveset for Omanyte itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Omanyte stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Omanyte without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Omanyte can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (59.067 DPS) and Shaymin (Sky) (53.000 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Omanyte in raids?
Weather boost information for Omanyte is not currently available. Rock-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.