Slow is good when Trick Room is up, and Camerupt is about as slow as they come. Fire/Ground typing gives it a defined role on the team. Electric moves can't touch it, and only 2 types hit it super-effectively. Known as the Eruption Pokemon.
Nothing fancy in Camerupt's spread. It leans mixed with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 2 Attack and Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It has volcanoes on its back. If magma builds up in its body, it shudders, then erupts violently.
Camerupt Weakness
GoodCamerupt's Fire/Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Water and Ground moves. 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. Solid Rock reduces SE moves damage, further improving the defensive spread.
Camerupt is what Numel becomes. Breed it for Numel eggs (average hatch time). No compatible partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Numel pushed Camerupt to 460 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +40.
How to Evolve
Breed with Camerupt to get Numel eggs easily from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Body Slam, Defense Curl and 12 more.
Flamethrower is the safe click most turns. Choice Specs locks Camerupt into it but rewards with boosted special damage with move lock. Modest nature and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs maximize that first hit. Magmaarmor helps on the margins.
Best Build
Best Camerupt Moveset
- Earth Power
- Toxic
- Stealth Rock
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
You'll want to breed for Ancient Power and Body Slam on Camerupt. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Eruption and Overheat, they expand what Camerupt can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 NumelCHALLENGINGRoute 227Shining PearlGrassLv.22-245%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 227Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.22-245%MidRouteCHALLENGINGStark Mountain - OutsideShining PearlGrassLv.22-245%MidVolcanoCHALLENGINGStark Mountain - OutsideBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.22-245%MidVolcanoBig Bluff CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameBig Bluff CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRocky CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRocky CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSandsear CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostDesertPost-gameSandsear CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostDesertPost-gameTyphlo CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameTyphlo CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameVolcanic CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostVolcanoPost-gameVolcanic CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostVolcanoPost-game
Step 2Camerupt ✓EASYRoute 227Shining PearlGrassLv.5520%PostRouteEASYRoute 227Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.5520%PostRouteEASYStark Mountain - OutsideBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.5520%PostVolcanoEASYStark Mountain - OutsideShining PearlGrassLv.5520%PostVolcanoBig Bluff CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameBig Bluff CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRocky CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRocky CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSandsear CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostDesertPost-gameSandsear CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostDesertPost-gameTyphlo CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameTyphlo CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameVolcanic CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostVolcanoPost-gameVolcanic CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostVolcanoPost-gameCHALLENGINGStark Mountain - EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.565%PostVolcanoCHALLENGINGStark Mountain - EntranceShining PearlGrassLv.565%PostVolcanoCHALLENGINGStark Mountain - InteriorBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.585%PostVolcanoCHALLENGINGStark Mountain - InteriorShining PearlGrassLv.585%PostVolcanoor evolve from Numel (Step 1)
Camerupt works as an attacker with 460 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list — a situational pick that fills a niche. That 105 base Sp. Atk does the heavy lifting.
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 40 Speed, Camerupt won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Numel evolves into Camerupt at level 33. Camerupt is the fully evolved form. It sits at 460 BST in its evolved form.
Magma Armor prevents freezing — that's the one you want on Camerupt. Anger Point is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Solid Rock works too if your team needs something different.
Camerupt is a special attacker with base 105 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the attacker role.
Camerupt appears in 15 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Camerupt appears in 15 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A