Omastar 43/75

Name: Omastar #43 - Neo Discovery | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: neo2-43
Price: 3.5 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Neo Discovery Released: Jun 1, 2001

Pokémon

Fighting Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 6.3 packs (15.9%) Evolves From: Omanyte

Raw Prices

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first Edition

Found in Booster Packs

3.50 $0.04 (1.16%)

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

1.03 $0.01 (0.96%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	127.59	33.53%	x36
PSA9	40.27	—	x12
PSA8	10.00	—	x2.9

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	57.78	—	x56
PSA9	22.55	—	x22
PSA8	9.00	—	x8.7
PSA7	16.00	—	x16

About Omastar

Apparently, it cracked Shellder's shell with its sharp fangs and sucked out the insides.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Omastar
National Pokédex #139
Card Number 43/75
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorShin-ichi Yoshida
Release Date01/06/2001
SeriesNeo
Expansion Neo Discovery
Evolves From
Omanyte
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fighting
Health Points80 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Squeeze10+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 20 more damage and the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. If tails, this attack does 10 damage.
Spike Barrage20+
Flip a number of coins equal to the number of Water Energy attached to Omastar. This attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage for each heads.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Omastar perched on a rocky outcrop, its shell helmeted and spiked, tentacles extended, against a swirling, fiery-orange sky suggesting a relentless and ancient sea predator emerging at sunset.

Playability Overview

Omastar offers strategic risk-reward with coin flips for added damage and paralysis, but its dependency on multiple water energies can slow its setup in battle.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Ancient Ocean WondersThis Omastar card has a distinctly prehistoric vibe with its fossil-like design. The color palette of muted yellows and blues gives off a sense of deep-sea mystery, making it an ideal fit for a page dedicated to ancient sea creatures. Pair it with other fossil Pokémon like Kabutops for a cohesive look.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean Floor / Mysterious / Fossil Aesthetic / Prehistoric Life / Deep Sea Exploration