Numel
#322 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Numb Pokémon
Numel
#322 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Numb Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
60
230
324
Attack
60
112
240
Defense
40
76
196
Sp. Atk
65
121
251
Sp. Def
45
85
207
Speed
35
67
185
Total
305
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 SpA |
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 61 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore

HeartGold
The flaming magma it stores in the hump on its back is the source of its tremendous power.

SoulSilver
The flaming magma it stores in the hump on its back is the source of its tremendous power.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Numel #322 | Level 33 | ![]() Camerupt #323 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 10% | Hoenn radio |
Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 10% | Hoenn radio |
Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 10% | Hoenn radio |
Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 10% | Hoenn radio |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 10% | Hoenn radio |
Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 10% | Hoenn radio |
Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 10% | Hoenn radio |
Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 10% | Hoenn radio |
Held Items
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body. |
| Start | Growl | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered. |
| 5 | Ember | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | The foe is attacked with small flames. The target may also be left with a burn. |
| 11 | Magnitude | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 30 | The user looses a ground-shaking quake affecting everyone in battle. Its power varies. |
| 15 | Focus Energy | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks. |
| 21 | Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little. |
| 25 | Amnesia | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 31 | Lava Plume | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | An inferno of scarlet flames washes over all Pokémon in battle. It may also inflict burns. |
| 35 | Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| 41 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle. |
| 45 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn. |
| 51 | Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM50 | Overheat | ![]() | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM58 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 15 | The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn. |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle. |
| TM78 | Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees. |
| Heat Wave | ![]() | Special | 100 | 90 | 10 | The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Rollout | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed. |
| Defense Curl | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. |
| Heat Wave | ![]() | Special | 100 | 90 | 10 | The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Howl | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user howls loudly to raise its spirit, boosting its Attack stat. |
| Mud Bomb | ![]() | Special | 65 | 85 | 10 | The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target’s accuracy. |
| Rollout | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits. |
| Scary Face | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | The user frightens the foe with a scary face to sharply reduce its Speed stat. |
| Spit Up | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 10 | The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. |
| Stockpile | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user charges up power, and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times. |
| Stomp | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The foe is stomped with a big foot. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Swallow | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. |
| Yawn | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn. |
Traits
Oblivious
Ability Slot 1
Prevents it from becoming infatuated.
Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.
Simple
Ability Slot 2
The Pokémon is prone to wild stat changes.
Doubles the Pokémon's stat modifiers. These doubled modifiers are still capped at -6 or 6 stages.











































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