Omastar (Team Up 76) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Omastar from the Team Up set is a Rare Holo card numbered 76 with 130 HP. It features the ability Fossil Bind and a straightforward Bite attack—a clean mix of disruption and damage that appeals to both collectors and players.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Omanyte)
• Ability: Fossil Bind — Prevents your opponent from playing Item cards if you have fewer Pokémon in play.
• Attack: Bite — Costs Fighting + Colorless energy, deals 60 damage.
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: Its heavy shell is thought to be the reason this ancient Pokémon died out. It’s apparently a distant ancestor of Octillery.
• Set Code: sm9
• Series: Sun & Moon
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Omastar appears in the Sun & Moon Team Up expansion as card number 76. It is a Rare Holo variant featuring artwork by kirisAki. No other print variants are noted for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

• Card ID: sm9-76
• No known alternate print variants or promotional versions exist for this exact printing.
• The card is identified by its Fighting type, Stage 2 subtype, and the unique Fossil Bind ability.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its Fossil Bind ability can strategically hinder opponents by limiting their use of Item cards when you have fewer Pokémon in play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil finish and vibrant artwork by kirisAki, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching to maintain its collector value. Use a top loader or binder with individual pockets for optimal protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): Introduced Omastar as a Rare Holo Fighting-type Stage 2 card with a unique ability that impacts opponent’s Item usage. This set is known for its diverse Pokémon and strategic gameplay options.