Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Azelf's Attack does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Attack and Sp. Atk EVs per KO. Near-impossible to catch, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
The dreaded Being of Willpower. Legends tell of this Pokémon manipulating the will of its adversaries and turning them into puppets of its own.
Azelf Weakness
Type-wise, Azelf takes extra damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Azelf leans offensive (base 125 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
 Scizor BugSteel | S | |
Bug is super effective against AzelfView Scizor → | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Dark is super effective against AzelfView Incineroar → | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Ghost is super effective against AzelfView Chandelure → | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Bug is super effective against AzelfView Genesect → | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Koko's Thunderbolt hits Azelf for 82-96%. Incineroar threatens a KO with Knock Off (99-116%). Chandelure's Shadow Ball also KOs at 131-155%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt82-96% Volt Switch64-75% Dazzling Gleam73-86% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz91-107%KO Knock Off 2x99-116%KO U Turn 2x71-84% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x131-155%KO Flamethrower74-87% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Pelipper builds →Hurricane74-87% Scald54-63% | ||
Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x86-101%KO Ice Beam41-49% Flamethrower41-49% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
No breeding, no evolution. Azelf is a Psychic legendary with 580 base stat total that you obtain once and build around. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Sun & Moon Azelf Best Moveset
The Sash lets Azelf ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to get Stealth Rock up, and Levitate squeezes extra value from the position. Max Attack and Speed EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Azelf best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Stallbreaker Moveset
- Taunt
- Stealth Rock
- Explosion
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Energy Ball
- Psychic
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Azelf threatens 11 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Flying standing out. Pair that with Future Sight and Dream Eater and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Azelf in Sun & Moon
No wild encounters for Azelf in Sun & Moon. It's available in Diamond, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Azelf is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Special encounter in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also found in:
Azelf Guide
In Sun & Moon, Azelf is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Taunt with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Azelf gets Levitate. But Levitate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 115 Speed, Levitate gives Azelf an edge before opponents can react.
Azelf is a physical attacker with base 125 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 115 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
For Sun & Moon, the core moveset is Taunt, Stealth Rock, Explosion, and Knock Off. Taunt leads at 25% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Since Diamond & Pearl, Azelf has appeared in 13 games. Legendary Pokemon like Azelf are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves