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No. 0323

Mega Camerupt

Eruption Pokémon

Mega Camerupt
Official art
Height
2.5 m 8′02″
Weight
320.5 kg 706.6 lbs
Base stat total
560 Higher than 88% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VI Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Abilities
The humps on CAMERUPT’s back are formed by a transformation of its bones. They sometimes blast out molten magma. This Pokémon apparently erupts often when it is enraged.
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Base stats

HP70145–177250–344
Atk120126–189220–372
Def100108–167184–328
SpA145148–216265–427
SpD105112–172193–339
Spe2036–7940–152
Total560Higher than 88% of Pokémon
HP70Atk120Def100Spe20SpD105SpA145

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk, 1 SpA.

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Type matchups

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Weak to

4×
Water (because of Fire and Ground)
2×
Ground (because of Fire)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Fire)Fairy (because of Fire)Fire (because of Fire)Poison (because of Ground)Steel (because of Fire)

Immune to

0×
Electric (because of Ground)
Takes normal damage from 10 types
NormalFightingFlyingRockGhostGrassPsychicIceDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 20); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+79Max72No SP40Min36Scarf118Tailwind158

At max Speed, Mega Camerupt outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  22. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  23. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  24. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  25. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  26. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  27. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  28. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  29. 79Mega Camerupt · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  30. 72Mega Camerupt · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
  33. 40Mega Camerupt · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

1.87% of teams · rank #56 · Reg M-C · Doubles · 1760+ rating · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Cameruptite
Ability
Stat Alignment
Quiet
Stat Points
32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA
  1. Earth Power
  2. Protect
  3. Heat Wave
  4. Ancient Power

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players2.1%
  • Rated 1500+2.23%
  • Rated 1630+2.07%
  • Rated 1760+1.87%

Usage by month

Apr 20261.87%

Items

Abilities

  • 100%

EV spreads

  • Quiet 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA41%
  • Quiet 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD29.2%
  • Quiet 32 HP / 1 Def / 32 SpA / 1 SpD7.1%
  • Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD4.9%
  • Quiet 32 HP / 32 Atk / 1 Def / 1 SpD2.3%

Common teammates

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexRU

Evolution

Moves

Level up 16

EvoRock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
1Ember10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25
1EruptionLess power as user's HP decreases. Hits foe(s).FireSpec150100%5
1FissureOHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level.GroundPhys—30%5
1Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
12Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
15IncinerateDestroys the foe(s) Berry/Gem.FireSpec60100%15
19AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20
22Lava Plume30% chance to burn adjacent Pokémon.FireSpec80100%15
26Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
29CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
31Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
39YawnPuts the target to sleep after 1 turn.NormalStatus——10
46EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

TM / HM / TR 54

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM93Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpec80100%10
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10
TM121Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM128AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TM189Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.FirePhys—100%10
TM199Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhys75100%10
TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpec70100%10
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Biology

Its body contains 18,000 °F (10,000 °C) lava. It erupts when angered, or once every ten years.

Forms

Mega Camerupt

Its two volcanic humps have merged into one large volcano, and its back is coated in lava and volcanic rock.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon, List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Eruption Pokémon
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Red
Mountain
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Hoenn#102Updated Unova#205New Hoenn#107Paldea#152Blueberry#126Lumiose#117
  1. Camerupt has a volcano inside its body. Magma of 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit courses through its body. Occasionally, the humps on this Pokémon’s back erupt, spewing the superheated magma.

    Omega Ruby
  2. The volcanoes on its back have a major eruption every 10 years--or whenever it becomes really angry.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X
  3. It lives in the crater of a volcano. It is well known that the humps on its back erupt every 10 years.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver
  4. It has volcanoes on its back. If magma builds up in its body, it shudders, then erupts violently.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White
  5. If angered, the humps on its back erupt in a shower of molten lava. It lives in the craters of volcanoes.

    FireRed · LeafGreen · Y
  6. A Pokémon that lives in the crater of a volcano. Every 10 years, the volcanoes on its back erupt violently. Research is under way on the cause of eruption.

    Emerald
  7. The humps on CAMERUPT’s back are formed by a transformation of its bones. They sometimes blast out molten magma. This Pokémon apparently erupts often when it is enraged.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
  8. CAMERUPT has a volcano inside its body. Magma of 18,000 degrees F courses through its body. Occasionally, the humps on this Pokémon’s back erupt, spewing the superheated magma.

    Ruby

Names around the world

English
Camerupt
Japanese
バクーダ
Japanese (romaji)
Bakuuda
Korean
폭타
Chinese (Traditional)
噴火駝
Chinese (Simplified)
喷火驼
French
Camérupt
German
Camerupt
Spanish
Camerupt
Italian
Camerupt

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

1 Atk, 1 SpA
150 ≈19.6% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
196
Medium

Breeding

Field
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Camerupt
♂ Male
Female Camerupt
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

Mega Evolves in battle from Camerupt holding Cameruptite.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.