Numel
TL;DR. Numel is a fire/ground-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 305. 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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 305. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Numel in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Numel reaches 1,057 CP at level 40 and 1,210 CP as a best buddy.
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Numel in competitive play.
Numel is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Common questions about Numel.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Numel, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Numel?
Numel is a Fire/Ground-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Numel weak to?
Numel takes 4× damage from Water. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Ground.
What is Numel resistant to?
Numel is immune to Electric. It also resists Fire, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fairy.
How does Numel evolve?
Numel evolves into Camerupt (Level 33).
What generation is Numel from?
Numel was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0322.
What are Numel's base stats?
Numel has HP 60, Attack 60, Defense 40, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 45, and Speed 35. Total base stat total: 305.
What are Numel's abilities?
Numel can have the abilities Oblivious, Simple, plus the Hidden Ability Own Tempo.
Is Numel legendary or mythical?
No. Numel is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Numel's best stat?
Numel's highest base stat is Special Attack at 65, which ranks 79th of 154 Fire-type Pokémon.
Is Numel good?
Numel has a base stat total of 305, the 833rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 136th among Fire-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Numel as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Numel is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Numel vs. the average Fire-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Fire-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Numel | Fire avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 73 | -13 |
| Attack | 60 | 84 | -24 |
| Defense | 40 | 76 | -36 |
| Special Attack | 65 | 72 | -7 |
| Special Defense | 45 | 68 | -23 |
| Speed | 35 | 67 | -32 |
| Total | 305 | 440 | -135 |
Numel appears in 23 games.
Every mainline release where Numel is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Numel in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 12 games have a known habitat.
Numel appears in 4 episodes.
From AG053 (2003-11-27) through JN024 (2020-06-14).
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Numel card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Numel
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