Camerupt — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Camerupt is a balanced attacker built around special attacks (105 Sp. Atk). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its fire/ground typing only has 2 weaknesses, which makes it forgiving to switch in."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Open Camerupt into a favorable type matchup using its fire/ground STAB.
- 2
Pick the move that does the most damage to the most likely switch-in, not just the current Pokémon.
- 3
Pivot out once the opponent brings in a counter — don't get walled and lose a turn.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Camerupt actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Expecting it to OHKO things — its job is usually role compression, not raw damage.
Why we rate Camerupt the way we do
- Slow — needs support to come in safely
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 460Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Camerupt transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Camerupt shows up
#65
Usage ~3.19% · Win rate ~53.38%
Camerupt FAQ
- What are Camerupt's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Camerupt can run magma-armor, solid-rock, anger-point. The competitive default is usually magma-armor — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Camerupt weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Camerupt takes extra damage from water, ground. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Camerupt?
- The best moveset for Camerupt depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Camerupt in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Camerupt are Pokémon with strong water, ground attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Camerupt good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Camerupt's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.