Camerupt (Ruby Sapphire 4) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Camerupt from the Ruby Sapphire set is a Rare Holo card featuring 90 HP. This fiery Pokémon attacks with Fire Spin, showcasing its volcanic power. As card number 4 in the set, it holds a distinctive place for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Numel)
• Type: Fire
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Attacks:
• Lava Burn: Deals 20 damage and 10 damage to one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon without applying Weakness or Resistance.
• Fire Spin: Deals 100 damage but requires discarding 2 basic Energy cards attached to Camerupt or the attack does nothing.
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

This printing is card number 4 in the Ruby Sapphire set from the ex series. It is a Rare Holo with artwork by Ken Sugimori and has no known alternate print variants—an early-era depiction of Camerupt that appeals to collectors.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate artworks for this specific Camerupt card. It’s easily identified by its set code “ex1-4,” Rare Holo rarity, and the distinctive Ken Sugimori illustration.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Camerupt card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holofoil surface by sleeving the card and keeping it away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid edge wear, bending, or scratches. Given its rarity and age, consider a top-loader or a binder with rigid sleeves for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ruby Sapphire (ex1): Camerupt appears as a powerful Fire-type Stage 1 Pokémon with strong attacks like Fire Spin, emphasizing energy management. This set highlights the Ruby Sapphire region’s Pokémon with detailed artwork and strategic gameplay elements. The card fits well into Fire-themed decks but requires careful energy attachment due to its retreat cost and attack requirements.