Scipio nevertheless raised an army of 20,000 with 40,000 allied and mercenary troops, especially Numidian cavalry and 12   elephants   led by Jugurtha.
Despite the challenges, Scipio managed to gather a formidable force of 20,000 soldiers, comprising 40,000 allies and mercenaries, including skilled Numidian horsemen and powerful elephants commanded by Jugurtha.