Mega Camerupt is a Fire/Ground-type Pokémon (#323, Generation 3) that caps at 3,641 CP at level 50, built on 253/183/172 base stats — an offensive, glass-cannon build — high Attack, thin bulk.
It sees some Ultra League play (#38) 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
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
In Ultra League PvP, Mega Camerupt runs Ember and Overheat, ranked #38 (Tier A) with a 63.76% win rate. Mega 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
Mega Camerupt as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsMega Camerupt is not currently available as a raid boss. When Mega Camerupt returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Mega Camerupt from raids would have 1840 CP at level 20, or 2300 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
How to Get Mega Camerupt
Mega Camerupt evolves from Camerupt using Candy.
Walking Mega 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 Mega 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 Mega Camerupt's Mega Energy by completing Mega Raids, walking Mega Camerupt as your buddy (15 Mega Energy per km after the first Mega Evolution), or through special research tasks and events.
Mega Camerupt Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Mega Camerupt in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Mega Camerupt from raids or eggs will show 1,840 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Mega Camerupt is a Fire/Ground-type Pokemon with a stat total of 608. With its high Attack stat (253), Mega Camerupt is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Be careful of Mega Camerupt's double weakness to Water-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Mega Camerupt very quickly.
Mega 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 Mega Camerupt much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Mega Camerupt?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Recommended for PvP
Mega Camerupt doesn't stand out as a raid attacker but has a place in PvP, ranked #38 (Tier A) in Ultra League with a 63.76% overall win rate. With base stats of 253/183/172 and a max CP of 3,641, 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.