Omanyte (Power Keepers 56) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Omanyte from the Power Keepers set is a common card numbered 56. This lively Pokémon boasts 70 HP and features the attack Mud Shot. Its straightforward design makes it a solid addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Influence: Search your deck for Omanyte, Kabuto, Aerodactyl, Lileep, or Anorith and put up to 2 of them onto your Bench as Basic Pokémon.
• Mud Shot: Deals 20 damage, costs two Colorless energy.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Omanyte appears in the ex Power Keepers set, identified by card number 56. It is a common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions within this set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Omanyte card. Key identifiers include its set code “ex16,” card number 56, and the distinctive Ken Sugimori illustration. The card’s Water type and Stage 1 subtype also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique attack “Influence” allows strategic benching of specific Fossil Pokémon, which may appeal to collectors interested in thematic deck-building.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, focus on maintaining the integrity of the artwork and edges, especially since it features Ken Sugimori’s classic illustration.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Power Keepers (ex16): This set includes Omanyte as a common Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon evolving from Mysterious Fossil. The set is known for featuring fossil-themed Pokémon with attacks that support benching and evolution strategies. The exact release date of this set is unknown.