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Omastar

Neo Discovery 43/75 • uncommon

Set: Neo Discovery
Number: 43/75
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2001
Energy type: fighting energy
Market price: $4.45
Artist: Shin-ichi Yoshida

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Market

What it's worth

$4.45market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$3.41 – $4.53 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Part of the Neo Discovery expansion, this Omastar card captures the transition of the second generation of Pokémon into the trading card game. It is a thoughtful representation of the fossil evolution line, valued by collectors for its classic artwork and its place in the early expansion sets of the Neo era.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 2

Cost: water energySqueeze10+

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.

Cost: water energy water energy water energySpike 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.

Weaknessgrass energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

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

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in June 2001, the Neo Discovery expansion introduced the second generation of Pokémon to the trading card game, marking a significant shift as the design team moved beyond the original 151 creatures. This set was notable for its focus on the Johto region's fossils and the inclusion of the Unown, which added a new layer of mystery and thematic depth to the game's evolving narrative.

The artwork for this specific Omastar card was rendered by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer for the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori often favored clean, watercolor-inspired lines that emphasized the creature's prehistoric design. The card was well-received by collectors for its role in showcasing the transition to the new generation, fitting neatly into the uncommon rarity tier that defined the set's accessibility.

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About

About Omastar

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