Competitive Information for Omastar [Ruby/Sapphire]
Rock / Water
Abilities:
This Pokemon cannot be struck by a critical hit.
If Rain Dance is active, this Pokemon's Speed is doubled.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Omastar? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Omastar, the brilliant Pokémon of Rock and Water types! Omastar is a common Pokémon to see in the RS metagame. It is weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Ground-typed attacks. Delve into Omastar's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Lum Berry
Ability: Shell Armor
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 200 Def / 56 SpA
Moveset:
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Thief
- Spikes
Taking on single battles? Omastar is an outstanding Physical Wall. This moveset was constructed to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. In the dark days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Shell Armor, Omastar cannot be struck by a critical hit. With a Lum Berry equipped to it, Omastar cures itself if it has a non-volatile status or is confused then the Lum Berry gets consumed.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Water-type move (hits foes. Power doubles against dive).
◆ Thief is a special 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Omastar has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Spikes is a status move (hurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers).
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Item: Mystic Water
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 SpA / 64 SpD / 4 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Waterfall
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Bite / Thief
- Withdraw
Omastar thrives as an astounding Special Sweeper perfect for single battles. This moveset is tailored to overwhelm foes with destructive special moves. In the dark days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Swift Swim, Omastar's speed is doubled during rainy weather. With a Mystic Water equipped to it, Omastar's water-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Waterfall is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aurora Beam is a special 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Bite is a special 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Thief is a special 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Omastar has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Withdraw is a status move (raises your Omastar's defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Omastar? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Mystic Water
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 SpA / 64 SpD / 4 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Waterfall
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Bite / Thief
- Withdraw
For those intense double battles, Omastar is a superior Special Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with formidable special power. In the dark days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Swift Swim, Omastar's speed is doubled during rainy weather. With a Mystic Water equipped to it, Omastar's water-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Waterfall is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Bite is a special 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Thief is a special 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Omastar has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Withdraw is a status move (raises your Omastar's defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Omastar can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Omastar.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Omastar can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Omastar
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Omastar's stats
- Ancient Power
- Withdraw
Most notable and possible best moves for Omastar
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Other
- Protect
- Rest
- Spikes
- Surf
- Thief
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Omastar in Ruby and Sapphire
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/200/56/0/0/ )
- Optimize Omastar's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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