As a Fire/Ground type, Numel has 2 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 3 other Pokémon share the Fire/Ground typing.

Base stats

HP: 60
Attack: 60
Defense: 40
Sp. Atk: 65
Sp. Def: 45
Speed: 35
Total: 305

Numel has a base stat total of 305, higher than 15% of Pokémon. Its Attack (60) and Sp. Atk (65) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 35 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 60 HP, 40 Defense and 45 Sp. Def it is frail.

Numel can have the abilities Oblivious, Simple and Own Tempo.

How to beat Numel

The best way to beat Numel is with Water moves, which deal 4× damage. Ground moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison, Bug, Steel, Fire and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Gyarados hits for 4× with Water-type STAB and is immune to Numel's Ground moves and resists its Fire moves. Mantine hits for 4× with Water-type STAB and is immune to Numel's Ground moves and resists its Fire moves. Cramorant hits for 4× with Water-type STAB and is immune to Numel's Ground moves and resists its Fire moves.

Evolution

Numel is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Numel → Camerupt) and evolves into Camerupt.

Best counters to Numel

Other Fire/Ground Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Numel weak to?

As a Fire/Ground type, Numel takes super-effective damage from Water (4×) and Ground moves.

What is Numel resistant to?

Numel resists Poison, Bug, Steel, Fire and Fairy moves. It is immune to Electric.

What are the best counters to Numel?

Strong type-based picks include Gyarados, Mantine and Cramorant, which hit Numel with super-effective attacks.