Quick facts
Introduction
Mega Camerupt is one of the most intimidating Mega Pokémon in Pokémon GO, featuring a sleek design and fierce Fire / Ground typing. Known as the “Eruption Pokémon,” Camerupt already has a reputation as a fast but fragile attacker. With Mega Evolution, its power skyrockets, making it a glass cannon that can shred opponents quickly but also falls just as fast.
This guide will cover everything you need to know about defeating Mega Camerupt in raids: weaknesses, best counters, ideal team setups, weather boosts, duo/trio possibilities, and even tips for maximizing rewards.
Weaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Water •
 Ground
|
| Resists to |
 Poison •
 Bug •
 Steel •
 Fire •
 Fairy •
 Electric
|
Best Mega Camerupt Counters
Mega-type Counters
- Swampert: Water Gun / Earthquake
- Blastoise: Rollout / Hydro Pump
- Gyarados: Dragon Tail / Hydro Pump
Shadow-type Counters
- Feraligator: Waterfall / Hydro Pump
- Samurott: Waterfall / Hydro Pump
- Kingler: Bubble / Crabhammer
Water-type Counters
- Greninja: Feint Attack / Hydro Pump
- Golisopod: Waterfall / Liquidation
- Primarina: Charm / Hydro Pump
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Mega Camerupt:
- Swampert, Blastoise, Gyarados, Slowbro – Water boost
- Garchomp – Ground boost
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Swampert |
Mud Shot / Water Gun | Sludge Wave / Sludge / Earthquake / Surf / Muddy Water | Hydro Cannon | Water Gun (5) and Earthquake (140) |
 Samurott |
Fury Cutter / Waterfall | Megahorn / Hydro Pump / Razor Shell / Liquidation / Blizzard | Hydro Cannon | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
 Greninja |
Bubble / Feint Attack / Water Shuriken | Aerial Ace / Surf / Hydro Pump / Night Slash | Hydro Cannon | Feint Attack (11) and Hydro Pump (135) |
 Feraligator |
Shadow Claw / Waterfall / Ice Fang / Bite | Hydro Pump / Ice Beam / Crunch | Water Gun / Hydro Cannon | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
 Kingler |
Metal Claw / Bubble | Vise Grip / X-Scissor / Water Pulse / Crabhammer / Razor Shell | Mud Shot | Bubble (10) and Crabhammer (85) |
 Volcanion |
Water Gun / Take Down / Incinerate | Sludge Bomb / Hydro Pump / Overheat / Earth Power | - | Incinerate (32) and Overheat (160) |
 Golisopod |
Fury Cutter / Shadow Claw / Metal Claw / Waterfall | Aerial Ace / X-Scissor / Aqua Jet / Liquidation / Razor Shell | - | Waterfall (13) and Liquidation (70) |
 Quaquaval |
Wing Attack / Water Gun | Close Combat / Aerial Ace / Aqua Jet / Liquidation / Aqua Step | Hydro Cannon | Wing Attack (10) and Close Combat (105) |
 Primarina |
Waterfall / Charm | Hydro Pump / Sparkling Aria / Psychic / Moonblast / Disarming Voice | Hydro Cannon | Charm (20) and Hydro Pump (135) |
 Kyogre |
Waterfall | Hydro Pump / Surf / Thunder / Blizzard | Origin Pulse | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
 Gyarados |
Waterfall / Dragon Breath / Bite | Hydro Pump / Outrage / Twister / Crunch | Dragon Tail / Aqua Tail / Dragon Pulse | Dragon Tail (14) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shadow Gyarados |
Waterfall / Dragon Breath / Bite | Hydro Pump / Outrage / Twister / Crunch | Dragon Tail / Aqua Tail / Dragon Pulse | Dragon Tail (14) and Hydro Pump (135) |
 Shadow Feraligator |
Shadow Claw / Waterfall / Ice Fang / Bite | Hydro Pump / Ice Beam / Crunch | Water Gun / Hydro Cannon | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
 Shadow Samurott |
Fury Cutter / Waterfall | Megahorn / Hydro Pump / Razor Shell / Liquidation / Blizzard | Hydro Cannon | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
 Shadow Kingler |
Metal Claw / Bubble | Vise Grip / X-Scissor / Water Pulse / Crabhammer / Razor Shell | Mud Shot | Bubble (10) and Crabhammer (85) |
 Shadow Swampert |
Mud Shot / Water Gun | Sludge / Sludge Wave / Earthquake / Surf / Muddy Water | Hydro Cannon | Water Gun (5) and Earthquake (140) |
 Shadow Milotic |
Waterfall / Dragon Tail | Hyper Beam / Wrap / Surf / Blizzard | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Hyper Beam (160) |
 Shadow Palkia |
Dragon Breath / Dragon Tail | Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Aqua Tail / Draco Meteor | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
 Shadow Salamence |
Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
 Shadow Empoleon |
Metal Claw / Steel Wing / Metal Sound / Waterfall | Drill Peck / Flash Cannon / Hydro Pump / Blizzard | Hydro Cannon | Steel Wing (14) and Hydro Pump (135) |
 Shadow Kyogre |
Waterfall | Hydro Pump / Surf / Thunder / Blizzard | Origin Pulse | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primal Kyogre |
Waterfall | Hydro Pump / Surf / Thunder / Blizzard | Origin Pulse | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
 Mega Swampert |
Mud Shot / Water Gun | Sludge / Sludge Wave / Earthquake / Surf / Muddy Water | Hydro Cannon | Water Gun (5) and Earthquake (140) |
 Mega Blastoise |
Rollout / Water Gun / Bite | Skull Bash / Flash Cannon / Hydro Pump / Ice Beam | Hydro Cannon | Rollout (15) and Hydro Pump (135) |
 Mega Gyarados |
Waterfall / Dragon Breath / Bite | Hydro Pump / Outrage / Twister / Crunch | Dragon Tail / Aqua Tail / Dragon Pulse | Dragon Tail (14) and Hydro Pump (135) |
 Primal Groudon |
Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Fire Blast / Solar Beam | Precipice Blades / Fire Punch | Fire Punch (50) and Solar Beam (180) |
 Mega Slowbro |
Water Gun / Confusion | Drain Punch / Water Pulse / Scald / Psychic / Ice Beam | Surf | Confusion (19) and Psychic / Ice Beam (95) |
 Mega Garchomp |
Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipr | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Earthquake / Fire Blast (140) |
 Mega Rayquaza |
Air Slash / Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace / Ancient Power / Outrage | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Outrage (110) |
 Mega Salamence |
Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
Moves & Threats
Camerupt common fast moves are Rock Smash or Ember or Incinerate. Charged moves include Earthquake or Earth Power or Overheat and Solar Beam
Weather Effects
Sunny weather: boosts Ground type attackers. Rainy weather : boosts Water type attackers. Partly Cloudy weather : boosts Rock type attackers.
If Mega Camerupt opens with a fast-charging special move (like Eruption), switch to a Water-type to soak the hit and retaliate quickly.
Battle Tips
- Prioritize multi bar water type charge moves.
- If weather is sunny, faint rate change - bring more water type or ground type attackers
- Bring a squad of high water type attackers.
- Use dodge sparingly - focus on sustained DPS and shields if in a smaller group.
When to avoid
Avoid using fragile Fire or Grass attackers that will faint quickly to Camerupt’s strong Fire- and Ground-type moves. Also be cautious with Ice attackers if Camerupt carries Rock coverage.
Duo & Trio Possibility
A duo is possible with maxed-out counters and coordination. A trio is comfortable for mid-level players. Casual groups should bring 4–5 trainers.
Rewards
- Mega Energy for Camerupt
- Chance to catch Camerupt (with boosted IVs)
- Rare Candy & XL Candy
Why Raid Mega Camerupt?
Reasons include Pokédex entry, strong Fire / Ground attacker, shiny chance, and XL Candy farming.
PvP Relevance
While Camerupt isn’t top tier in PvP, it’s a fun spice pick. Mega Camerupt shines more in raids and PvE content.
FAQ
Can Mega Camerupt be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Not currently. Shiny Camerupt has not yet been released in raids or events.
What are best moveset of Camerupt?
Best moveset of Camerupt are Incinerate which does damage of 32 under Fast Attack and Solar Beam of 180 under Charged Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
What is the best weather to raid Mega Camerupt?
Sunny weather boosts Camerupt fire and ground type moves, boosts Ground attackers. Rainy weather boosts Water type moves. Partly Cloudy weather boosts Rock moves.
Does Mega Camerupt keep its Mega form after the battle?
Mega Evolution lasts only during battles where Mega is enabled; it does not persist outside combat.
Conclusion
Mega Camerupt is not the strongest Mega, but it’s easy to raid thanks to multiple weaknesses. It’s worth raiding for its shiny form, Mega Energy, and for filling your Mega Pokédex. With Fire, Ground counters, you’ll defeat it with ease.