Camerupt is a Fire/Ground-type Pokémon (#323, Generation 3) that caps at 2,479 CP at level 50, built on 194/136/172 base stats — an offensive, glass-cannon build — high Attack, thin bulk.
It sees some Ultra League play (#37) as a niche or spice pick.Its best all-round moveset is Ember paired with Overheat.
Defensively, it takes extra damage from Water and Ground and resists Electric, Bug and Fairy — worth remembering when you field it or plan a team around beating it.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Ember
Overheat
Ember
Overheat
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
In Great League PvP, Camerupt runs Ember and Overheat, ranked #42 (Tier A) with a 61.90% win rate. In Ultra League PvP, Camerupt runs Ember and Overheat, ranked #37 (Tier A) with a 64.21% win rate. Camerupt has access to 3 fast moves and 6 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Incinerate (12.8 DPS), while Ember generates energy the fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Camerupt as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsCamerupt is not currently available as a raid boss. When Camerupt returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Camerupt from raids would have 1253 CP at level 20, or 1566 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Camerupt
Camerupt is weak to Water, Ground-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
How to Get Camerupt
Camerupt evolves from Numel using 50 Candy.
A Shadow version of Camerupt is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Camerupt knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Camerupt as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km. It also earns 15 Mega Energy per km when you have Mega Evolved it before.
To Mega Evolve Camerupt, you need Mega Energy. The initial Mega Evolution requires 200 Mega Energy, with subsequent Mega Evolutions costing less based on your Mega Level. You can earn Camerupt's Mega Energy by completing Mega Raids, walking Camerupt as your buddy (15 Mega Energy per km after the first Mega Evolution), or through special research tasks and events.
Camerupt Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Camerupt in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Camerupt from raids or eggs will show 1,253 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Camerupt is a Fire/Ground-type Pokemon with a stat total of 502. With its high Attack stat (194), Camerupt is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Be careful of Camerupt's double weakness to Water-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Camerupt very quickly.
Camerupt's moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy. With 6 charged moves available, a second move gives Camerupt much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Camerupt?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Recommended for PvP
Camerupt doesn't stand out as a raid attacker but has a place in PvP, ranked #42 (Tier A) in Great League with a 61.90% overall win rate. With base stats of 194/136/172 and a max CP of 2,479, its stat distribution is more offense-oriented. Run Ember with Overheat for best results. Worth investing in a second charged move to expand coverage and improve matchups across the board.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Camerupt deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.