Stats & Training
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 lives in the crater of a volcano. It is well known that the humps on its back erupt every 10 years.
If angered, the humps on its back erupt in a shower of molten lava. It lives in the craters of volcanoes.
Camerupt Weakness
Camerupt's Fire/Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Water and Ground. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Water |
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
 Tapu Fini WaterFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Hope Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Tapu Fini builds →Hydro Pump 4x211-248%KO Muddy Water 4x172-203%KO Surf 4x172-203%KO Scald 4x154-182%KO | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Obtain MethodPoni Wilds Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Pelipper builds →Hydro Pump 4x211-248%KO Surf 4x172-203%KO Scald 4x154-182%KO Brine 4x126-149%KO | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Poni Breaker Coast Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Golisopod builds →Surf 4x123-145%KO Liquidation 4x218-257%KO Waterfall 4x203-240%KO Scald 4x109-128%KO | ||
 Araquanid WaterBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Araquanid builds →Surf 4x109-128%KO Liquidation 4x137-161%KO Scald 4x94-112%KO Waterfall 4x130-153%KO | ||
 Surskit BugWater | D | |
Obtain MethodBrooklet Hill Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Surskit builds →Scald 4x94-112%KO Bubble Beam 4x81-95% Bubble 4x49-58% Aqua Jet 4x39-46% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Volcanion's Fire Blast hits Camerupt for 50-58%. Mamoswine threatens a KO with Earthquake (123-145%). Greninja's Hydro Pump also KOs at 339-399%.
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb27-32% Fire Blast50-58% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 2x123-145%KO Ice Shard25-29% Knock Off27-32% | ||
 Greninja WaterDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse62-73% Ice Beam46-54% Hydro Pump 4x339-399%KO | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Landorus builds →Sludge Bomb22-25% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Camerupt to get Numel eggs easily using 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Body Slam, Defense Curl and 13 more.
Sun & Moon Camerupt Best Moveset
Stealth Rock is the priority every time Camerupt comes in. Bold nature and max HP and Defense EVs keep it alive long enough to get layers down, while Sitrus Berry provides a one-time health recovery at low HP. Solidrock rounds it out.
Best Build
Camerupt best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Will O Wisp
- Stealth Rock
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Eruption
- Heat Wave
- Earth Power
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
How to Get Camerupt in Sun & Moon
Camerupt isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Numel from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond. The evolution path from Numel to Camerupt is covered in the steps below.
Camerupt Guide
In Sun & Moon, Camerupt works as an attacker with 460 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. Fire Blast with Sitrus Berry is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, yes. Mega Camerupt is the evolved form, sitting at 560 BST. Big power spike over base Camerupt (460). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
In Sun & Moon, 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.
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. Speed tells the real story. Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the attacker role.
Game Availability
Available since Ruby & Sapphire, Camerupt appears in 15 games spanning 8 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 6.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves