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Cards/Omastar
Omastar card from the Fantastical Parade set
Illustration by Souichirou Gunjima. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 2 Pokémon

Omastar

A sturdy Water type that stops the opponent from attacking for a turn.

Water140 HPStage 2Advanced to play

What this card does

Omastar has 140 hit points to absorb damage.

It uses Ancient Whirlpool to deal 70 damage.

The attack prevents the opposing Pokémon from attacking during its next turn.

Signature attack

Ancient Whirlpool

During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't attack. (70 damage)

The key feature of this card is its ability to silence the opponent. By using Ancient Whirlpool you stop the rival Pokemon from fighting back on their following turn which gives your side a safe window to recover.

Attacks

WCC
Ancient Whirlpool70

During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't attack.

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits well in decks that rely on Water energy sources. It works best when paired with cards that can protect it or set up for big hits later.

Strengths
  • Silence effect
  • High hit points
  • Stage 2 evolution
Watch out for
  • Weak to Lightning attacks
  • Requires three energy
  • One Shiny rarity
Pro tip

Use this attack when the opponent is about to play a powerful move to neutralise their threat.

From the Pokédex

Omastar is an ancient sea creature that used its shell for protection and its tentacles to catch prey.

Note for the parent

Check if your child has enough basic Energy cards to power the three energy costs required for this attack.

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