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 4 resistances to work with. Solid Rock reduces SE moves damage, further improving the defensive spread.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 460 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +40.
How to Evolve
Breed with Camerupt to get Numel eggs easily using 131 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Body Slam, Defense Curl and 7 more.
Stealth Rock is the priority every time Camerupt comes in. Sassy nature and a spread EV build EVs keep it alive long enough to get layers down, while Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn. Solidrock rounds it out.
Best Build
Best Camerupt Moveset
- Explosion
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Lava Plume
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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
8 encounter spots for Camerupt at decent spawn rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Camerupt in Diamond & Pearl
To get Camerupt, start by catching Numel through walking encounters at Lv. 22-58. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch NumelCHALLENGINGRoute 227DiamondGrassLv.22-24RareMidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 227PearlGrassLv.22-24RareMidRouteCHALLENGINGStark Mountain - OutsideDiamondGrassLv.22-24RareMidVolcanoCHALLENGINGStark Mountain - OutsidePearlGrassLv.22-24RareMidVolcano
Step 2Camerupt ✓EASYRoute 227DiamondGrassLv.55UncommonPostRouteEASYRoute 227PearlGrassLv.55UncommonPostRouteEASYStark Mountain - OutsidePearlGrassLv.55UncommonPostVolcanoEASYStark Mountain - OutsideDiamondGrassLv.55UncommonPostVolcanoCHALLENGINGStark Mountain - EntranceDiamondGrassLv.56RarePostVolcanoCHALLENGINGStark Mountain - EntrancePearlGrassLv.56RarePostVolcanoCHALLENGINGStark Mountain - InteriorPearlGrassLv.58RarePostVolcanoCHALLENGINGStark Mountain - InteriorDiamondGrassLv.58RarePostVolcanoor 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 physical attacker with base 100 Attack. 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