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Camerupt Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Fire / Ground · BST: 460 · Role: Balanced Attacker

Camerupt is a Fire / Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Water, Ground. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Camerupt, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Blastoise, Mega Blastoise, Sharpedo plus 5 more ranked below.

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Camerupt can Mega Evolve into Mega Camerupt, changing its stats and role mid-battle. See the Mega form page for its updated counters and weaknesses.

With a 460 base stat total, Camerupt plays as a Balanced Attacker. Its highest stat is Special Attack (105), and at base 40 Speed it sits faster than 11% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: target its lower defensive stat and watch the speed tier for revenge kills.

What counters Camerupt in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Camerupt

  1. Blastoise (Water)
  2. Mega Blastoise (Water)
  3. Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  4. Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  5. Simipour (Water)
  6. Slowbro (Water / Psychic)
  7. Mega Slowbro (Water / Psychic)
  8. Starmie (Water / Psychic)

How each counter beats Camerupt

  • Blastoise (Water) outspeeds Camerupt and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Mega Blastoise (Water) outspeeds Camerupt and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Sharpedo (Water / Dark) outspeeds Camerupt and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark) outspeeds Camerupt and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Simipour (Water) outspeeds Camerupt and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.

Camerupt weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Water (×4)
  • Ground (×2)

Resistances

  • Fire (×0.5)
  • Poison (×0.5)
  • Bug (×0.5)
  • Steel (×0.5)
  • Fairy (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Electric

Base stats

HP
70
Attack
100
Defense
70
Sp. Attack
105
Sp. Defense
75
Speed
40
Total
460

Best Tera Types for Camerupt

The best Tera Types for Camerupt cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

  • Fire (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Ground (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Water (defensive shift)
  • Grass (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Magma Armor — [object Object]
  • Solid Rock — [object Object]
  • Anger Point (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Fire-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Camerupt:

Frequently asked questions about Camerupt

What counters Camerupt in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Camerupt are Blastoise, Mega Blastoise, Sharpedo, Mega Sharpedo, Simipour. These Pokémon hit Camerupt super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Camerupt weak to?

Camerupt is a Fire / Ground-type Pokémon weak to Water, Ground. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Camerupt?

The single best pick against Camerupt in the Pokémon Champions roster is Blastoise, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Camerupt in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Camerupt, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Fire / Ground) and carries super-effective coverage (Water, Ground). Avoid Pokémon that share Camerupt's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Camerupt good in Pokémon Champions?

Camerupt's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (460 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.