Numel is technically a pre-evolution of Camerupt, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Electric moves can't touch it, and only 2 types hit it super-effectively. Known as the Numb Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
Sp. Atk and HP carry most of Numel's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Easy to catch and yields 1 Sp. Atk EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Its humped back stores intensely hot magma. In rain, the magma cools, slowing Numel down.
Numel Weakness
GoodType-wise, Numel takes extra damage from Water and Ground. Watch out for Water attacks, those deal 4x damage. Electric moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
One evolution ahead. Numel grows into Camerupt through a straightforward two-stage chain. No compatible partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 155 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Numel easily from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Body Slam, Defense Curl and 12 more to offspring.
flexible EVs EVs and Impish nature turn Numel into a wall that doesn't fold easily. Eviolite brings a bulk boost that only works before full evolution for the long game, and Rest handles sustain. Simple fills in the gaps.
Best Build
Best Numel Moveset
- Flame Charge
- Rest
- Amnesia
- Growth
Recommended Teammates
The egg pool carries weight here. Ancient Power and Body Slam aren't available any other way for Numel, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Overheat and Fire Blast for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Numel starts showing up in mid-game routes at moderate rates across 14 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations
Before you go hunting for Numel, check which of the 14 spots belong to your version. Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond each have different walking encounters at Lv. 22-63.
Numel is meant to evolve into Camerupt. At 305 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Numel's biggest threats include Swampert (Water) and Rhydon (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Swampert is the most dangerous since Water moves deal 4x damage. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 35 Speed, Numel won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Numel evolves into Camerupt at level 33. Numel is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Oblivious is the go-to ability for Numel. It prevents infatuation and protects against captivate. Its hidden ability Own Tempo can work in specific setups. Simple is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Base 35 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Numel is a physical attacker with base 60 Attack. Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits. Best used as a support.
Numel appears in 15 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Available in 15 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Numel spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
- 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