Camerupt Best Moveset
Fire/Ground at 105 Sp. Atk and 100 Attack with AbilitySolid Rock reducing super-effective damage by 25%. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureModest runs special Fire and Ground TermStab that covers Steel, Electric, Poison, and Rock. 4x Water weakness is brutal but Solid Rock patches it from certain death to survivable. 40 Speed means going last against everything.
Fire/Ground with solid dual STAB in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Earthquake plus Fire Blast hit most of the format neutrally. But 40 Speed meant Camerupt rarely moved first.
Best Moves
Best Build
Camerupt best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Utility Moveset
- Earthquake
- Explosion
- Fire Blast
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
40 Speed was already terrible in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl), and stronger Fire/Ground types appeared. Stealth Rock was available but every Rock-type set it too.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Explosion
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Lava Plume
Recommended Teammates
Trick Room was the only way to make 40 Speed an advantage in Gen V (Black & White), and Trick Room teams had better options. Two gens of decline.
Special Tank Moveset
- Earth Power
- Eruption
- Hidden Power Ice
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Mega Camerupt hit 145 Sp. Atk with Sheer Force in Gen VI (X & Y). Fire Blast with Sheer Force removed the recoil and boosted damage. Mega form carried the name.
Special Tank Moveset
- Earth Power
- Fire Blast
- Stealth Rock
- Ancient Power
Recommended Teammates
Mega Camerupt was niche in Gen VII (Sun & Moon) but base form dropped further. Four gens at the bottom without the Mega Stone.
Wall Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Will O Wisp
- Stealth Rock
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Returned in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet) without the Mega form. 40 Speed and no secondary gimmick. Five gens of irrelevance for the base form.
Special Tank Moveset
- Earth Power
- Eruption
- Lava Plume
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Camerupt Weakness
Camerupt's Fire/Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Water and Ground. Water hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Electric-type attacks completely. The Fire/Ground typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. With 70 HP and balanced defenses, Camerupt can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Water |
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
What is Camerupt Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Camerupt
Scizor's Close Combat hits Camerupt for 63-74%.
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Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch10-13% Knock Off34-40% U Turn18-22% Close Combat63-74% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStancechange ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Aegislash builds →Shadow Sneak8-10% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Clefable builds →Moonblast9-11% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
Camerupt is what Numel becomes. Breed it for Numel eggs (average hatch time). A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Numel pushed Camerupt to 560 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +80. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Camerupt to get Numel eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Camerupt
Camerupt starts showing up in late-game routes at moderate rates across 8 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Camerupt in SV
Numel is your first catch on the way to Camerupt. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 18-80 across 18 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch NumelWest Province (Area One) - MountainLv.18-31OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.33-55OverworldRate 8%The Great Crater of PaldeaLv.33-60OverworldRate 8%Coastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 2Camerupt ✓North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.33-55OverworldRate 8%The Great Crater of PaldeaLv.33-60OverworldRate 8%Coastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Numel (Step 1)
Camerupt appears at moderate rates across 1 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Camerupt in LZA
- Step 1Catch NumelWild Zone 8Lv.23-24OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Camerupt ✓Wild Zone 8Lv.39-40OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Numel (Step 1)
Camerupt starts showing up in endgame routes at decent spawn rates across 18 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Camerupt in BDSP
Numel is your first catch on the way to Camerupt. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 22-63 across 32 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch NumelRoute 227Lv.22-24GrassRate 5%Stark Mountain - OutsideLv.22-24CaveRate 5%Big Bluff CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameRocky CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSandsear CaveLv.58-63GrassPost-gameTyphlo CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameVolcanic CaveLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Camerupt ✓Route 227Lv.55GrassRate 20%Stark Mountain - OutsideLv.55CaveRate 20%Big Bluff CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameRocky CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSandsear CaveLv.58-63GrassPost-gameTyphlo CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameVolcanic CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStark Mountain - EntranceLv.56CaveRate 5%Stark Mountain - InteriorLv.58CaveRate 5%or evolve from Numel (Step 1)
Camerupt isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Numel from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. The evolution path from Numel to Camerupt is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Camerupt in USUM
Step 1Obtain NumelLATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Route 112. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Route 112. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Stark Mountain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Stark Mountain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Viridian Forest · Radio: Hoenn Sound. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Reversal Mountain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Camerupt ✓
Base Stats
The stat bars tell the story: Sp. Atk carries everything and Speed's dead weight. But this Eruption Pokemon still yields 2 Attack and Sp. Atk EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
When this Pokémon's rage reaches a boiling point, the huge volcano in the hump on its back erupts violently, spewing molten lava.
Camerupt Guide
Camerupt already has 560 BST going for it, and Sheer Force pushes the competitive value even higher. B-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list.
Yes. Mega Camerupt is the evolved form, sitting at 660 BST. Big power spike over base Camerupt (560). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
Watch for Milotic (Water) and Swampert (Ground) when using Camerupt. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Milotic is the most dangerous since Water moves deal 4x damage. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 20 Speed, Camerupt won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Camerupt gets Sheer Force. But Sheer Force is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. On wall sets, Sheer Force pairs with Camerupt's base 100 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Camerupt is a mixed attacker with base 120 Attack and 145 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 20 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Game Availability
Available since Ruby & Sapphire, Camerupt appears in 15 games spanning 8 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 6.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves