Mega Camerupt — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Mega Camerupt is a bulky attacker built around special attacks (145 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
Mega Camerupt can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Mega 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.
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Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Mega Camerupt the way we do
- Slow — needs support to come in safely
- Hits hard, but you have to pick the right move
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
Base Stats
Total: 560Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Other forms
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Where Mega Camerupt shows up
Mega Camerupt FAQ
- What are Mega Camerupt's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega Camerupt can run sheer-force. The competitive default is usually sheer-force — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Mega Camerupt weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega 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 Mega Camerupt?
- The best moveset for Mega 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 Mega Camerupt in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Mega Camerupt are Pokémon with strong water, ground attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Mega Camerupt good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Mega 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.