How to solo defeat Mega Camerupt in Pokemon GO Mega Raids

Trainers wishing to solo defeat Mega Camerupt in Pokemon GO Mega Raids would be happy to know that this is one of the easiest raid challenges in the game. With a double weakness to Water-type moves, you will be able to make quick work of the debutant Mega Evolution as you challenge it. The battles will be available from 2 pm to 5 pm local time on September 28, 2025.

This article covers the best counters and strategy you should employ to solo defeat Mega Camerupt in Pokemon GO.

Best counters and strategy to solo defeat Mega Camerupt in Pokemon GO

Mega Camerupt in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)

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Counters

Speaking of the best creatures to use for Mega Camerupt raids, the list is quite long. Most Water-type counters that get to 2500+ CP at Level 40 with STAB moves can get the job done. The goal is to optimize the amount of time it takes you to whittle down Mega Camerupt's 9,000 HP health bar with the least number of faints.

Based on this, the following are the most suitable counters to solo defeat Mega Camerupt in Pokemon GO:

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Primal/Shadow Kyogre	Waterfall	Origin Pulse
Mega/Shadow Gyarados	Waterfall	Hydro Pump
Mega/Shadow Swampert	Water Gun	Hydro Cannon
Mega/Shadow Blastoise	Water Gun	Hydro Cannon
Shadow Kingler	Bubble	Crabhammer
Shadow Feraligatr	Water Gun	Hydro Cannon
Shadow Empoleon	Waterfall	Hydro Cannon
Greninja	Water Shuriken	Hydro Cannon
Primarina	Waterfall	Hydro Cannon
Mega Sharpedo	Waterfall	Hydro Pump
Shadow Samurott	Waterfall	Hydro Cannon
Quaquaval	Water Gun	Hydro Cannon
Regigigas	Hidden Power (Water)	Crush Grip
Golisopod	Waterfall	Razor Shell
Shadow Milotic	Waterfall	Surf

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of the creatures you can use. Look up the best Water-types available to you for this purpose using the following search string:

Water&@Water&cp2000-

Strategy

Keep the following things in mind when attempting this challenge for the best results:

Prepare your battle party beforehand, comprising your best attacker and one buffer Pokemon. Use the former in battle, and pause and heal it when it reaches critical health.
Avoid Solar Beam movesets if you can, as it will nuke most attackers and you will have to expend multiple Revives.
Dodging is not necessary to achieve success, simply stick to your guns and use your Fast and Charged Attacks.

Pokemon GO Mega Camerupt stats and moves as a raid boss

Combat Power: 35,775
Attack: 253
Defense: 183
Stamina: 9,000 HP
Fast Attacks: Ember, Rock Smash, and Incinerate
Charged Attacks: Earthquake, Solar Beam, Overheat, and Earth Power

For a more details on this battle, check out our Pokemon GO Mega Camerupt raid guide.

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About the author

Abhipsito is an Esports and Gaming Journalist at Sportskeeda. A self-identified pop culture enthusiast, he spends his time thinking, reading, doing theatre, watching films, or trying to wiggle his way out of Valorant elo-hell.

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Edited by Abhipsito Das