Collecting Omastar: The Complete Card Guide for Aesthetic Binders
See why Omastar belongs in every Sea Creatures collection. Card picks, evolution spreads, and display ideas inside.
2024-03-30
Popularity Rank: #839
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #928
2019 survey: #523
#839 / 1025
Pokédex details
Height
1.0 m
Weight
35.0 kg
Base EXP
0
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen I
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium
Color
Blue
Habitat
Sea
Shape
Tentacles
Egg groups
Water1, Water3
Omastar — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Omastar stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Omastar feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- A staple in our Sea Creatures crowd — Omastar is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
- Omastar has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Omastar from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Fantastical Parade
One Shiny
Genetic Apex
Three Diamond
151
Rare
Silver Tempest
Holo Rare V
Silver Tempest
Ultra Rare
Team Up
Rare
Fates Collide
Ultra Rare
Fates Collide
Rare
Arceus
Rare
Majestic Dawn
Rare
Skyridge
Rare
Neo Destiny
Rare
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Binder plan: Omastar edition
Spread layout for Omastar, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Omastar #76 (Team Up) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Omastar binder page.
Omastar #40 (Fossil) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Omastar #26 (Majestic Dawn) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Omastar #23 (Skyridge) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Omastar mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Omastar chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Team Up
Rare
Fossil
Uncommon
Majestic Dawn
Rare
Skyridge
Rare
Fantastical Parade
One Shiny
Genetic Apex
Three Diamond
151
Rare
Right page
Silver Tempest
Holo Rare V
Silver Tempest
Ultra Rare
Fates Collide
Ultra Rare
Fates Collide
Rare
Arceus
Rare
Neo Destiny
Rare
Legendary Collection
Uncommon
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Omastar cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Omastar
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Omastar
Scene wallpaper — Omastar
Illustration by artofpkm.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Omastar
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Keep a "swap tray" of mid-value Omastar duplicates beside the binder — trades move faster when the page is already curated.
- Lead with your strongest Omastar single, then echo it with a secondary spread featuring Aerodactyl, Kabuto, and Kabutops so the page reads as a story, not a checklist.
- Try a stone gray, clay brown, and aqua blue sleeve story around Omastar's rock-type and water-type identity — mat color does more work than people admit in photos.
- Catch rate 45 sits in the middle — you can mix "daily driver" commons with one aspirational SAR without the page feeling lopsided.
Abilities, moves & metagame notes
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Omastar — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
70
Attack
60
Defense
125
Sp. Atk
115
Sp. Def
70
Speed
55
Total: 495
Players file Omastar around tier "Past" while Ability Swift Swim (Doubles Speed during rain.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Weak Armor is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Rock/Water typings invite clash lighting or split backgrounds — lean into that tension on-page.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Omastar — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Omastar, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
A prehistoric POKéMON that died out when its heavy shell made it impossible to catch prey.
Sharp beaks ring its mouth. Its shell was too big for it to move freely, so it became extinct.
Collectors still read Omanyte and Omastar fastest left-to-right; matching illustration eras across those stages matters more than cramming every rarity onto one page.
A second dex beat (Crystal) frames Omastar as its heavy shell allowed it to reach only nearby food.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
In the games, Omanyte → Omastar make up this evolution family — a natural arc to echo when you curate cards or binder spreads.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Amoroso
Spanish
Omastar
French
Amonistar
Italian
Omastar
Japanese
オムスター
Japanese (Romaji)
Omstar
Korean
암스타
Chinese (Simplified)
多刺菊石兽
Chinese (Traditional)
多刺菊石獸
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