Numel

🎯 Best Counters Against Numel

Top Pokémon to use when battling Numel in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
2	Kyogre	Water	270	228	205	4,708
3	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
4	Inteleon	Water	262	142	172	3,391
5	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
6	Excadrill	Ground Steel	255	129	242	3,711
7	Volcanion	Fire Water	252	216	190	4,151
8	Mamoswine	Ice Ground	247	146	242	3,808
9	Sharpedo	Water Dark	243	83	172	2,495
10	Ursaluna	Ground Normal	243	181	277	4,410

📖 Complete Numel Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Numel (#322) is a Fire/Ground-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,210 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Numel has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Numel in 2026.

📊 Numel Stats Analysis

Numel's Attack stat is 119 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Numel may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 79 Defense (Below Average) and 155 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 353. Trainers should be mindful of Numel's limited bulk. Compared to other Fire-type Pokémon, Numel's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Numel Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Numel depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Ember (Fast) with Bulldoze (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Numel has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Numel PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Numel can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Fire/Ground typing provides useful matchups against Electric, Fire, Bug-type threats while being weak to Water, Ground types.

Master League

In Master League, Numel faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Numel Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Numel's effectiveness depends on its typing and 119 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Numel use Water, Ground-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Numel in Pokémon GO

Numel can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Numel Evolution Guide

Numel is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Numel (#322) ← current
• Camerupt (#323) — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Numel

Shadow Numel is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Numel's effective Attack becomes ~143. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Numel in Pokémon GO

Shiny Numel is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Numel gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (697 - 755 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Numel

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Updated October 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.