The latest Mega Evolution addition to _Pokémon Go_ arrives as Mega Camerupt, an enhanced form of the volcanic camel Pokémon. This transformation became available during September 2025’s raid event, offering trainers a brief window to collect necessary energy for evolving their Camerupt.
Strategic Approaches for Defeating Mega Camerupt
To efficiently gather Mega Energy through raids, prioritize these combat strategies:
- Elemental Vulnerabilities: Exceptionally susceptible to Water-type moves; moderately weak against Ground attacks
- Prime Mega Counters: Primal Kyogre leads, followed by Mega Swampert and Mega Blastoise using aquatic moves
- Alternative Fighters: Standard Kyogre, Primarina, and Feraligatr equipped with Water-type techniques
- Team Composition: Two to five coordinating trainers focusing on exploiting dual weaknesses
Combat Power Metrics
Key power levels for raid encounters and captures:
- Mega Raid Difficulty: 35,775 CP
- Post-Raid Capture Range: 1,759-1,840 CP
- Weather Boost (Sunny): 2,199-2,300 CP
Optimal Move Configuration
While focusing on Water-type attackers proves vital for defeating Mega Camerupt, its own move combinations include:
Primary Attacks
- Incinerate (Fire)
- Ember (Fire)
- Rock Smash (Fighting)
Special Techniques
Biological Background
Evolving from Numel, this dual-volcano Pokémon maintains temperatures exceeding 2,000°F in its standard form. Mega Evolution alters its physiology dramatically, consolidating volcanic vents into a single massive magma chamber capable of 18,000°F eruptions. The distinctive Mega symbol adorning its forehead sparks debates about potential connections to Team Magma’s ideology.
Official documentation reveals:
- Numel: ‘Its magma-filled hump hardens when temperatures drop, impairing mobility until reactivated by heat.’
- Camerupt: ‘Decennial eruptions from its dual humps unleash torrents of molten rock, with increased frequency during periods of agitation.’
- Mega Variant: ‘Bone restructuring creates its massive central magma reservoir, prone to violent eruptions during emotional distress.’
