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Best Counters for Camerupt-Mega

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Camerupt-Mega.

FireGround
Camerupt-Mega Pokémon sprite

Camerupt-Mega

#0323

Quick answer

Water is the strongest answer because both Fire and Ground are weak to Water, creating a 4x weakness. Ground are strong secondary attacking types.

Best move types

Water×4Ground×2

Biggest weakness

Water×4

Type matchup table

Water type iconWater4x
Ground type iconGround2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Grass type iconGrass1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Fighting type iconFighting1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Fire type iconFire0.5x
Poison type iconPoison0.5x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Steel type iconSteel0.5x
Fairy type iconFairy0.5x
Electric type iconElectric0x

Recommended practical counters

Mantine Pokémon sprite

Mantine

#0226

Resists both STABsBudget option
WaterFlying
  • Deals 4x damage with Water-type attacks
  • Has STAB Water-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Ground 0x STAB attacks
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeWater×4

Safe into Fire 0.5x, Ground 0x

80 offense · 70 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Water×4Ground×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Water type pageGround type page

Counter notes for Camerupt-Mega

  • Camerupt-Mega's Fire / Ground typing makes Water the cleanest answer because it reaches 4x damage. Its 20 base Speed means very slow counters still need enough bulk to take a hit first.
  • Ground attackers are useful secondary options when the top weakness is unavailable, but they should be chosen for safety, Speed, or team fit rather than raw multiplier alone.
  • Known abilities include Sheer Force. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Fire / Ground unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Camerupt-Mega has alternate forms in the National Dex, but this page focuses on the standard Fire / Ground matchup.

What not to use

Electric×0Fire×0.5Poison×0.5Bug×0.5Steel×0.5Fairy×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Camerupt-Mega weakness chartCamerupt-Mega PokédexFire / Ground countersWater type pageGround type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Camerupt-Mega?

Camerupt-Mega is best countered by Pokémon that can use Water (4x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Fire / Ground STAB attacks. Because this is a 4x weakness, even moderate attackers can create pressure if they can enter safely.

What type is best against Camerupt-Mega?

Water is the strongest attacking type against Camerupt-Mega, dealing 4x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Camerupt-Mega super-effectively?

Camerupt-Mega has 2 super-effective attacking options: Water and Ground. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Fire / Ground STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Camerupt-Mega counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Camerupt-Mega?

Avoid relying on Electric, Fire, Poison, Bug, and Steel attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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