Numel is technically a pre-evolution of Camerupt, but it can still hold its own in battle. 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.
NUMEL is extremely dull witted - it doesn’t notice being hit. However, it can’t stand hunger for even a second. This POKéMON’s body is a seething cauldron of boiling magma.
NUMEL stores magma of almost 2,200 degrees F within its body. If it gets wet, the magma cools and hardens. In that event, the POKéMON’s body grows heavy and its movements become sluggish.
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. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
One evolution ahead. Numel grows into Camerupt through a straightforward two-stage chain. A massive partner pool 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 with 102 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Body Slam, Defense Curl, Howl and 3 more to offspring.
Best Build
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The egg pool carries weight here. Body Slam and Defense Curl 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
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 6 locations. Numel's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations
6 spots to find Numel at Lv. 14-22 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Sapphire and Ruby versions, so filter by your copy below.
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 mixed attacker — base 60 Attack and 65 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
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