Omastar Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Omastar in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Omastar
Omastar 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 48.769 DPS.
Omastar 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: Omastar is weak to Grass (double weak!), Electric, Fighting, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Flying, Ice-type moves as Omastar 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 Omastar is Mega Sceptile (48.769 DPS), Kartana (45.067 DPS), and Shadow Sceptile (40.769 DPS).
Catching Omastar: After defeating Omastar, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1555 and 1632 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1935-2030 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Omastar from raids will have exactly 1632 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 Omastar?
The best counter for Omastar is Mega Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, dealing 48.769 DPS. Other top options include Kartana (45.067 DPS) and Shadow Sceptile (40.769 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Omastar?
Omastar 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 Omastar weak to?
Omastar is weak to Grass (double weak), Electric, Fighting, Ground-type attacks. It resists Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Omastar be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Omastar's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Omastar from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Omastar from raids will have 1632 CP at level 20, or 2030 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1555. If you see 1632 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Omastar worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Omastar 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 Omastar?
For the best moveset for Omastar itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Omastar 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 Omastar without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Omastar can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (45.067 DPS) and Shaymin (Sky) (40.286 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 Omastar in raids?
Weather boost information for Omastar 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.