For those intense double battles, Numel is a prestigious Physical Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting physical power. In the dark days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Numel's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Numel recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Oblivious, Numel cannot be infatuated. Gaining this ability while infatuated cures it.

In double battles, Numel is known as a remarkable Special Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with destructive special attacks. Years before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. White Herb will reset Numel's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Overheat). With Oblivious, Numel cannot be infatuated. Gaining this ability while infatuated cures it. With a Charcoal equipped to it, Numel's fire-type attacks have 1.1x power.