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.
Camerupt has a volcano inside its body. Magma of 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit courses through its body. Occasionally, the humps on this Pokémon’s back erupt, spewing the superheated magma.
The humps on Camerupt’s back are formed by a transformation of its bones. They sometimes blast out molten magma. This Pokémon apparently erupts often when it is enraged.
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 13 more.
Quiet nature gives Camerupt the slow special lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Assault Vest adds a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, max HP and Sp. Atk EVs split the difference, and Normal coverage punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Best Camerupt Moveset
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Explosion
- Eruption
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
No wild encounters for Camerupt. The 2-stage line runs through Numel, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 33 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Camerupt in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
The path to Camerupt starts with Numel at Lv. 8-21 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch NumelEFFORTLESSRoute 112 - Area 1Omega RubyGrassLv.14-1784%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 112 - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrassLv.14-1784%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 112 - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrassLv.13-1680%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 112 - Area 2Omega RubyGrassLv.13-1680%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSFiery PathAlpha SapphireGrassLv.860%EarlyVolcanoHorde battleEFFORTLESSFiery PathOmega RubyGrassLv.860%EarlyVolcanoHorde battleEFFORTLESSRoute 112 - Area 1Omega RubyGrassLv.860%EarlyRouteHorde battleEFFORTLESSRoute 112 - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrassLv.860%EarlyRouteHorde battleEFFORTLESSRoute 112 - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrassLv.860%EarlyRouteHorde battleEFFORTLESSRoute 112 - Area 2Omega RubyGrassLv.860%EarlyRouteHorde battleEFFORTLESSFiery PathAlpha SapphireGrassLv.13-1660%EarlyVolcanoEFFORTLESSFiery PathOmega RubyGrassLv.13-1660%EarlyVolcanoEFFORTLESSJagged PassOmega RubyGrassLv.18-2160%MidEFFORTLESSJagged PassAlpha SapphireGrassLv.18-2160%Mid
Step 2Camerupt ✓
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