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, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
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.
The best counter to Numel is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, followed by Mega Greninja, Mega Starmie and Mega Swampert.
The top Numel counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Kyogre | 100% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Greninja | 95% | |
| Mega Greninja | 94% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 93% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 92% | |
| Mega Starmie | 89% | |
| Mega Swampert | 85% | |
| Mega Greninja | 81% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
119 |
| Defense |
|
79 |
| Stamina |
|
155 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 134 |
Size
| Height | 0.71 m |
| Weight | 24 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| 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 |



