[OVERVIEW]
Omanyte is a powerful setup sweeper in LC thanks to Shell Smash and a very good movepool that allows it to hit almost every Pokemon super effectively. It also works very well as an entry hazard setter, providing Stealth Rock and Spikes support. Omanyte's typing and bulk allow it to switch into prominent metagame forces like Choice-locked Vulpix and boost its stats or set entry hazards. However, Omanyte's viability is severely hindered by the presence of Grookey and Timburr, which can easily remove it with strong priority moves.
[SET]
name: Shell Smash Sweeper
move 1: Shell Smash
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Ice Beam
move 4: Earth Power
item: Eviolite
ability: Shell Armor
nature: Modest
evs: 76 HP / 196 SpA / 236 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Shell Smash makes Omanyte threatening, doubling both its Special Attack and Speed. Hydro Pump KOes most non-Water-resistant targets and has a high chance to KO foes like Mienfoo after Shell Smash. Surf is an alternative that's more accurate but requires notably more prior damage to get KOs. Ice Beam hits Grass-types like Foongus and Grookey, and it's the best move to hit Ferroseed, as well as being a safer option to hit Natu and Ground-types. Earth Power allows Omanyte to OHKO Mareanie and hit Staryu.
Set Details
========
A Modest nature is preferred for damage output, as Omanyte does not need a Timid nature to outspeed Choice Scarf users like Mienfoo after Shell Smash. Eviolite and Shell Armor give it more opportunities to set up.
Usage Tips
========
Omanyte should be used as a late-game sweeper that sets up after its checks and counters are damaged or removed. In particular, Ferroseed, Grookey, and Timburr should be removed, as they can survive a hit and revenge kill Omanyte after Shell Smash. Omanyte's typing doesn't allow it to set up in front of many common Pokemon, but the best ones are Choice-locked Vulpix and Choice-locked Porygon.
Team Options
========
Trapinch is the best partner on balance teams because it traps and removes Omanyte's strongest counters in Grookey and Ferroseed, as well ass being able to deal with Pawniard. Ponyta is another option to remove these counters. Fighting-resistant foes like Koffing and Foongus, or the more niche Spritzee, help against Mienfoo and especially Timburr with its threatening Mach Punch. Ferroseed is a good counter to Focus Sash Abra and SturdyJuice Magnemite and can cripple them with Knock Off, which is a good move to have on various team members to weaken Staryu and opposing Ferroseed. Omanyte can also fit on dual screens hyper offense teams, usually using Natu as a dual screens setter; common partners on this team structure are Swords Dance Grookey, Belly Drum Magby, and Pawniard.
[SET]
name: Entry Hazard Setter
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Spikes / Blizzard / Toxic Spikes
item: Eviolite
ability: Weak Armor
nature: Timid
evs: 76 HP / 116 Def / 116 SpA / 156 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Hydro Pump is Omanyte's best offensive move, being able to threaten any neutral target after a Speed boost. Knock Off weakens switch-ins that might come in to stop the Shell Smash set, especially bulky ones like Mareanie, Staryu, and Ferroseed. Spikes in combination with Stealth Rock can be very effective at forcing passive damage on the opposing team, especially if Omanyte's partners can prevent or punish entry hazard removal. Blizzard hits Grass-types like Grookey and Foongus on the switch, while Ice Beam is a safer but considerably weaker option. Toxic Spikes helps against hyper offense teams, which rarely use Poison-types.
Set Details
========
Defense investment with Eviolite allows Omanyte to more easily switch in multiple times, avoiding the OHKO from strong super effective attacks like Earthquake from Life Orb Diglett and High Jump Kick from Eviolite Mienfoo. 13 Speed is enough to outspeed the entire unboosted metagame after a Weak Armor boost, as well as most common Choice Scarf users. The Speed boost provided by Weak Armor allows it to generate offensive pressure or set multiple layers of entry hazards. Another possible EV spread alongside Grookey is 156 HP / 196 SpA / 156 Spe with a Timid nature; it allows Omanyte to survive all the needed hits, like Earthquake from Diglett and Mudbray, under Grassy Terrain while also getting an extra point in Special Attack.
Usage Tips
========
Omanyte is a common pick on entry hazard-stacking hyper offense teams as a dedicated lead, setting at least Stealth Rock and a layer of Spikes against most opposing leads. It is best utilized early- and mid-game by safely switching into common Pokemon like Choice-locked Vulpix and Porygon to set entry hazards. Omanyte should always get on the field through a pivot move or by switching into a resisted hit, preferably physical attacks to get the Weak Armor boost. If the matchup is not favorable and the opponent can KO Omanyte before it can do anything, the main goal is to try and set one or two layers of Spikes before it's removed from the game.
Team Options
========
On hyper offense teams, good sweepers and wallbreakers like Grookey, Choice Scarf Mudbray, and Life Orb Abra appreciate Omanyte's ability to set entry hazards and weaken their targets. On balance teams, it needs teammates that can switch into Grookey, so Foongus, Koffing, and Ponyta are good picks. Omanyte also benefits from pivot moves that allow it to come on the field safely, like U-turn from Mienfoo and Volt Switch from Magnemite. Pawniard punishes Defog attempts, while Magnemite, Tyrunt, and Grookey pressure common entry hazard control measures like Natu and Staryu; also, Diglett can trap the latter.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Omanyte can run Rock Blast on the Shell Smash set with a different EV spread of 36 Atk / 36 Def / 196 SpA / 236 Spe and a Rash nature to deal with Focus Sash Abra; however, dropping a less niche coverage move is not ideal. Scald is an option on the entry hazard set to potentially burn switch-ins such as Staryu and Ferroseed, although it is inconsistent and significantly weaker than Hydro Pump. Substitute helps Shell Smash Omanyte avoid status and provides safer opportunities to set up, while Protect allows Omanyte to ignore Fake Out and First Impression and punish High Jump Kick from Mienfoo.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Grass-types**: Grassy Glide from Grookey is Omanyte's greatest threat, and Foongus can prevent the Shell Smash set from setting up while also threatening the entry hazard set; however, both of them dislike Ice Beam or Blizzard on the switch. Ferroseed, on the other hand, can live any hit from Omanyte after Shell Smash and recover all the damage with Giga Drain while also being able to safely switch in against the entry hazard set, making it a very effective counter.
**Abra**: With Focus Sash, Abra can survive a hit from the Shell Smash set and KO Omanyte thanks to the Special Defense drop. However, Abra needs to be careful of Knock Off.
**SturdyJuice Users**: Sturdy Magnemite and the rare SturdyJuice Onix can tank any attack from Shell Smash Omanyte at full HP and revenge kill it with super effective attacks. However, they fail to counter it if entry hazards are on the field, unless they're running Endure and have Berry Juice intact. They also can't safely switch into Omanyte due to the threat of Knock Off.
**Priority Users**: Grookey, Timburr, Pawniard, and Trapinch can easily revenge kill or heavily damage Omanyte after Shell Smash.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Albinson, 490348], [DC, 449990]]
- Quality checked by: [[zizalith, 410251], [DC, 449990], [KSG, 32350]]
- Grammar checked by: [[DC, 449990], [Finland, 517429]]
Omanyte is a powerful setup sweeper in LC thanks to Shell Smash and a very good movepool that allows it to hit almost every Pokemon super effectively. It also works very well as an entry hazard setter, providing Stealth Rock and Spikes support. Omanyte's typing and bulk allow it to switch into prominent metagame forces like Choice-locked Vulpix and boost its stats or set entry hazards. However, Omanyte's viability is severely hindered by the presence of Grookey and Timburr, which can easily remove it with strong priority moves.
[SET]
name: Shell Smash Sweeper
move 1: Shell Smash
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Ice Beam
move 4: Earth Power
item: Eviolite
ability: Shell Armor
nature: Modest
evs: 76 HP / 196 SpA / 236 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Shell Smash makes Omanyte threatening, doubling both its Special Attack and Speed. Hydro Pump KOes most non-Water-resistant targets and has a high chance to KO foes like Mienfoo after Shell Smash. Surf is an alternative that's more accurate but requires notably more prior damage to get KOs. Ice Beam hits Grass-types like Foongus and Grookey, and it's the best move to hit Ferroseed, as well as being a safer option to hit Natu and Ground-types. Earth Power allows Omanyte to OHKO Mareanie and hit Staryu.
Set Details
========
A Modest nature is preferred for damage output, as Omanyte does not need a Timid nature to outspeed Choice Scarf users like Mienfoo after Shell Smash. Eviolite and Shell Armor give it more opportunities to set up.
Usage Tips
========
Omanyte should be used as a late-game sweeper that sets up after its checks and counters are damaged or removed. In particular, Ferroseed, Grookey, and Timburr should be removed, as they can survive a hit and revenge kill Omanyte after Shell Smash. Omanyte's typing doesn't allow it to set up in front of many common Pokemon, but the best ones are Choice-locked Vulpix and Choice-locked Porygon.
Team Options
========
Trapinch is the best partner on balance teams because it traps and removes Omanyte's strongest counters in Grookey and Ferroseed, as well ass being able to deal with Pawniard. Ponyta is another option to remove these counters. Fighting-resistant foes like Koffing and Foongus, or the more niche Spritzee, help against Mienfoo and especially Timburr with its threatening Mach Punch. Ferroseed is a good counter to Focus Sash Abra and SturdyJuice Magnemite and can cripple them with Knock Off, which is a good move to have on various team members to weaken Staryu and opposing Ferroseed. Omanyte can also fit on dual screens hyper offense teams, usually using Natu as a dual screens setter; common partners on this team structure are Swords Dance Grookey, Belly Drum Magby, and Pawniard.
[SET]
name: Entry Hazard Setter
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Spikes / Blizzard / Toxic Spikes
item: Eviolite
ability: Weak Armor
nature: Timid
evs: 76 HP / 116 Def / 116 SpA / 156 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Hydro Pump is Omanyte's best offensive move, being able to threaten any neutral target after a Speed boost. Knock Off weakens switch-ins that might come in to stop the Shell Smash set, especially bulky ones like Mareanie, Staryu, and Ferroseed. Spikes in combination with Stealth Rock can be very effective at forcing passive damage on the opposing team, especially if Omanyte's partners can prevent or punish entry hazard removal. Blizzard hits Grass-types like Grookey and Foongus on the switch, while Ice Beam is a safer but considerably weaker option. Toxic Spikes helps against hyper offense teams, which rarely use Poison-types.
Set Details
========
Defense investment with Eviolite allows Omanyte to more easily switch in multiple times, avoiding the OHKO from strong super effective attacks like Earthquake from Life Orb Diglett and High Jump Kick from Eviolite Mienfoo. 13 Speed is enough to outspeed the entire unboosted metagame after a Weak Armor boost, as well as most common Choice Scarf users. The Speed boost provided by Weak Armor allows it to generate offensive pressure or set multiple layers of entry hazards. Another possible EV spread alongside Grookey is 156 HP / 196 SpA / 156 Spe with a Timid nature; it allows Omanyte to survive all the needed hits, like Earthquake from Diglett and Mudbray, under Grassy Terrain while also getting an extra point in Special Attack.
Usage Tips
========
Omanyte is a common pick on entry hazard-stacking hyper offense teams as a dedicated lead, setting at least Stealth Rock and a layer of Spikes against most opposing leads. It is best utilized early- and mid-game by safely switching into common Pokemon like Choice-locked Vulpix and Porygon to set entry hazards. Omanyte should always get on the field through a pivot move or by switching into a resisted hit, preferably physical attacks to get the Weak Armor boost. If the matchup is not favorable and the opponent can KO Omanyte before it can do anything, the main goal is to try and set one or two layers of Spikes before it's removed from the game.
Team Options
========
On hyper offense teams, good sweepers and wallbreakers like Grookey, Choice Scarf Mudbray, and Life Orb Abra appreciate Omanyte's ability to set entry hazards and weaken their targets. On balance teams, it needs teammates that can switch into Grookey, so Foongus, Koffing, and Ponyta are good picks. Omanyte also benefits from pivot moves that allow it to come on the field safely, like U-turn from Mienfoo and Volt Switch from Magnemite. Pawniard punishes Defog attempts, while Magnemite, Tyrunt, and Grookey pressure common entry hazard control measures like Natu and Staryu; also, Diglett can trap the latter.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Omanyte can run Rock Blast on the Shell Smash set with a different EV spread of 36 Atk / 36 Def / 196 SpA / 236 Spe and a Rash nature to deal with Focus Sash Abra; however, dropping a less niche coverage move is not ideal. Scald is an option on the entry hazard set to potentially burn switch-ins such as Staryu and Ferroseed, although it is inconsistent and significantly weaker than Hydro Pump. Substitute helps Shell Smash Omanyte avoid status and provides safer opportunities to set up, while Protect allows Omanyte to ignore Fake Out and First Impression and punish High Jump Kick from Mienfoo.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Grass-types**: Grassy Glide from Grookey is Omanyte's greatest threat, and Foongus can prevent the Shell Smash set from setting up while also threatening the entry hazard set; however, both of them dislike Ice Beam or Blizzard on the switch. Ferroseed, on the other hand, can live any hit from Omanyte after Shell Smash and recover all the damage with Giga Drain while also being able to safely switch in against the entry hazard set, making it a very effective counter.
**Abra**: With Focus Sash, Abra can survive a hit from the Shell Smash set and KO Omanyte thanks to the Special Defense drop. However, Abra needs to be careful of Knock Off.
**SturdyJuice Users**: Sturdy Magnemite and the rare SturdyJuice Onix can tank any attack from Shell Smash Omanyte at full HP and revenge kill it with super effective attacks. However, they fail to counter it if entry hazards are on the field, unless they're running Endure and have Berry Juice intact. They also can't safely switch into Omanyte due to the threat of Knock Off.
**Priority Users**: Grookey, Timburr, Pawniard, and Trapinch can easily revenge kill or heavily damage Omanyte after Shell Smash.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Albinson, 490348], [DC, 449990]]
- Quality checked by: [[zizalith, 410251], [DC, 449990], [KSG, 32350]]
- Grammar checked by: [[DC, 449990], [Finland, 517429]]
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