Numel
#322 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Numel
The best moves for Numel are Ember and Bulldoze when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Ember and Heat Wave deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Numel family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Numel evolves into Camerupt for 50 Candy, then temporarily into Mega Camerupt.
- Evolving Mega Camerupt costs 200 Mega Energy the first time. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 40 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
Game images
Numel, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Numel is a Fire & Ground Pokémon. It is weak to Water and Ground moves. Numel's best moveset is Ember & Bulldoze and it has a Max CP of 1,196. Numel evolves into Camerupt.
About
"Numel is extremely dull witted—it doesn't notice being hit. However, it can't stand hunger for even a second. This Pokémon's body is a seething cauldron of boiling magma."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Ember | 10 | 12 |
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldoze | 80 | 2 | 1.92 |
| Heat Wave | 95 | 1 | 1.14 |
| Stomp | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Bulldoze
27.4 DPS
|
5.8 | 100% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Bulldoze
27.4 DPS
|
5.7 | 99% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Heat Wave
38 DPS
|
5.7 | 98% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Heat Wave
38 DPS
|
5.6 | 98% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.6 | 97% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.5 | 95% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Stomp
33.3 DPS
|
5.4 | 95% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Stomp
33.3 DPS
|
5.4 | 93% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4 | 70% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.9 | 69% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Numel?
Numel is weak to Ground moves, and doubly weak to Water moves.
- 1 0.02
- 2 0.03
- 3 0.03
- 4 0.03
- 5 0.03
- 6 0.03
- 7 0.03
- 8 0.03
- 9 0.03
- 10 0.03
The best counter to Numel is Kyogre (Shadow) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, followed by Greninja (Shadow), Kingler (Shadow) and Inteleon. The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Greninja with Water Shuriken and Surf+.
The top Numel counters, ranked by how many trainers it takes to win the raid in time, each bringing six of that Pokémon at level 40. Fewer is better. Simulated raid battles against Numel's own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
119 |
| Defense |
|
79 |
| Stamina |
|
155 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 134 |
| Level 50 | 142 |
Average size
| Height | 0.71 m |
| Weight | 24 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
453 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
604 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
906 |
|
Level 40 |
1,057 |
|
Level 50 |
1,196 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 755 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 982 |



