Omastar (Neo Discovery 43) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Omastar from the Neo Discovery set is an uncommon card numbered 43 with 80 HP. This classic Pokémon features the attack Spike Barrage, offering a straightforward offensive option. Its design captures the ancient, spiral-shelled creature in vivid detail.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Omanyte)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attacks:
• Squeeze: Flip a coin; heads deal 30 damage and Paralyze the opponent, tails deal 10 damage.
• Spike Barrage: Flip coins equal to Water Energy attached; base 20 damage plus 20 more per heads.
• Flavor Text: “Apparently, it cracked Shellder’s shell with its sharp fangs and sucked out the insides.”
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Neo Discovery printing of Omastar, card number 43—an uncommon card with no known alternate or promotional versions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Omastar card. Identification is straightforward via the set code “neo2,” card number 43, and the illustration by Shin-ichi Yoshida.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats, according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain condition, store Omastar in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity, a binder page or a top-loader is a sensible long-term choice.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Neo Discovery: Omastar appears as a Stage 2 Fighting-type with coin flip–driven attacks that highlight chance and strategy. The set expands the Neo era with distinctive Pokémon and artwork, including this detailed piece by Shin-ichi Yoshida.