Camerupt (ex8-4) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Camerupt from the Deoxys set is a Rare Holo card with 90 HP. As card number 4, it pairs a vibrant design with solid stats. Its Back Burner attack adds a dynamic edge to gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Numel)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistances: None
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Back Burner: Retrieve up to 2 basic Energy cards from your discard pile and attach them to your Pokémon.
• Split Bomb: Deals 30 damage to two of your opponent’s Pokémon simultaneously (no Weakness/Resistance applied to Benched Pokémon).

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the ex Deoxys set, identified as card number 4 with a Rare Holo rarity. It features no alternate print variants and is recognized by its distinct artwork and attack set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Camerupt card. It is identified by the set code “ex8” and the card ID “ex8-4.” The illustrator credited is Tomokazu Komiya, whose detailed style brings this Fire-type Pokémon to life.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique attacks provide strategic energy recovery and multi-target damage, but its tournament viability is uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holofoil and artwork by sleeving the card and keeping it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Deoxys: A set with dynamic abilities and attacks. Camerupt stands out for energy retrieval via Back Burner and board-wide pressure with Split Bomb, appealing to collectors of Fire-type cards from this era.