Azelf transfers from Sinnoh to HeartGold and SoulSilver. 125 Sp.Atk and 115 Speed at S-Tier make it the strongest lake guardian, with Stealth Rock lead and Nasty Plot sets.
Ability 1LevitateAbility 1Evades ground moves.
580HP75Attack125Defense70Speed115Sp.Def70Sp.Atk125
Weak to
Mixed
Sweeper
115Speed · Fast

Is Azelf Good in HeartGold & SoulSilver Playthrough?

Transfer only. Psychic with AbilityLevitate. If imported, strong offensive stats. The most aggressive of the Lake Trio. Battle Frontier use only.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadGGGGGGGGGGGGSEEGEGGGGFalknerGym 1BugsyGym 2WhitneyGym 3MortyGym 4ChuckGym 5JasmineGym 6PryceGym 7ClairGym 8BrockGym 9MistyGym 10SurgeGym 11ErikaGym 12JanineGym 13SabrinaGym 14BlaineGym 15BlueGym 16AzelfTradeWillE4KogaE4BrunoE4KarenE4LanceChamp*
Falkner
Gym 1
Good

Azelf has the type edge here and should clean up Falkner's team.

You Win
Pidgey
Lv 9
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
TackleSand Attack
You Win
Pidgeotto
Lv 13
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
TackleRoostGust
Bugsy
Gym 2
Good

Azelf has the type edge here and should clean up Bugsy's team.

Risky
Scyther
Lv 17
BugFlying
Technician
Quick AttackLeerU TurnFocus Energy
Easy KO
Kakuna
Lv 15
BugPoison
Shed Skin
Poison Sting
You Win
Metapod
Lv 15
Bug
Shed Skin
Tackle
Whitney
Gym 3
Good

Azelf has the type edge here and should clean up Whitney's team.

You Win
Clefairy
Lv 17
Normal
Cute Charm
Double SlapMimicEncoreMetronome
Even
Miltank
Lv 19
Normal
Scrappy
RolloutAttractStompMilk Drink
Morty
Gym 4
Good

Azelf has the type edge here and should clean up Morty's team.

Easy KO
Gastly
Lv 21
GhostPoison
Levitate
LickSpiteMean LookCurse
Easy KO
Haunter
Lv 21
GhostPoison
Levitate
HypnosisDream EaterCurseNightmare
Even
Gengar
Lv 25
GhostPoison
Levitate
HypnosisShadow BallMean LookSucker Punch
You Win
Haunter
Lv 23
GhostPoison
Levitate
CurseMean LookSucker PunchNight Shade
Chuck
Gym 5
Good

Azelf has the type edge here and should clean up Chuck's team.

Easy KO
Primeape
Lv 29
Fighting
Vital Spirit
LeerDouble TeamFocus PunchRock Slide
You Win
Poliwrath
Lv 31
WaterFighting
Water Absorb
HypnosisSurfFocus PunchBody Slam
Jasmine
Gym 6
Good

Azelf has the type edge here and should clean up Jasmine's team.

You Win
Magnemite
Lv 30
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
ThunderboltSupersonicSonic BoomThunder Wave
You Win
Magnemite
Lv 30
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
ThunderboltSupersonicSonic BoomThunder Wave
Even
Steelix
Lv 35
SteelGround
Sturdy
ScreechSandstormRock ThrowIron Tail
Pryce
Gym 7
Good

Azelf has the type edge here and should clean up Pryce's team.

Easy KO
Seel
Lv 30
Water
Thick Fat
SnoreHailIcy WindRest
You Win
Dewgong
Lv 32
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Sleep TalkIce ShardAurora BeamRest
You Win
Piloswine
Lv 34
IceGround
Snow Cloak
HailIce FangMud BombBlizzard
Clair
Gym 8
Good

Azelf has the type edge here and should clean up Clair's team.

Easy KO
Gyarados
Lv 38
WaterFlying
Intimidate
TwisterDragon RageBiteDragon Pulse
You Win
Dragonair
Lv 38
Dragon
Shed Skin
Thunder WaveFire BlastSlamDragon Pulse
You Win
Dragonair
Lv 38
Dragon
Shed Skin
Thunder WaveAqua TailSlamDragon Pulse
Even
Kingdra
Lv 41
WaterDragon
Sniper
SmokescreenHydro PumpHyper BeamDragon Pulse
Brock
Gym 9
Good

Azelf has the type edge here and should clean up Brock's team.

You Win
Graveler
Lv 51
RockGround
Sturdy
Defense CurlRock SlideRolloutEarthquake
You Win
Rhyhorn
Lv 51
GroundRock
Rock Head
SandstormScary FaceEarthquakeHorn Drill
You Win
Omastar
Lv 53
RockWater
Shell Armor
Ancient PowerBrineProtectSpike Cannon
You Win
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Sturdy
Iron TailRock SlideScreechSandstorm
You Win
Kabutops
Lv 52
RockWater
Battle Armor
Rock SlideAqua JetEndureGiga Drain
Misty
Gym 10
Good

Azelf has the type edge here and should clean up Misty's team.

Easy KO
Golduck
Lv 49
Water
Damp
Water PulseDisablePsych UpPsychic
You Win
Quagsire
Lv 49
WaterGround
Water Absorb
Water PulseAmnesiaEarthquakeRain Dance
You Win
Lapras
Lv 52
WaterIce
Shell Armor
Water PulseSingIce BeamBody Slam
Even
Starmie
Lv 54
WaterPsychic
Natural Cure
Water PulseConfuse RayRecoverIce Beam
Lt. Surge
Gym 11
Good

Azelf has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.

You Win
Raichu
Lv 51
Electric
Static
Thunder WaveQuick AttackShock WaveDouble Team
You Win
Electrode
Lv 47
Electric
Static
Thunder WaveDouble TeamShock WaveLight Screen
You Win
Magneton
Lv 47
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
SupersonicDouble TeamShock WaveMirror Shot
Even
Electrode
Lv 47
Electric
Static
ScreechDouble TeamSelf DestructCharge Beam
Even
Electabuzz
Lv 53
Electric
Static
Quick AttackShock WaveLight ScreenLow Kick
Erika
Gym 12
Good

Azelf has the type edge here and should clean up Erika's team.

You Win
Jumpluff
Lv 51
GrassFlying
Chlorophyll
U TurnLeech SeedSunny DayGiga Drain
You Win
Tangela
Lv 52
Grass
Chlorophyll
Ancient PowerWring OutGiga DrainSleep Powder
Easy KO
Victreebel
Lv 56
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sunny DaySynthesisGrass KnotLeaf Storm
You Win
Bellossom
Lv 56
Grass
Chlorophyll
Sunny DaySynthesisGiga DrainSolar Beam
Janine
Gym 13
Strong

Azelf resists most of Janine's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Crobat
Lv 47
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
ScreechSupersonicConfuse RayWing Attack
Easy KO
Weezing
Lv 44
Poison
Levitate
Double HitSludge BombToxicExplosion
Easy KO
Ariados
Lv 47
BugPoison
Insomnia
Scary FacePoison JabPin MissilePsychic
Easy KO
Ariados
Lv 47
BugPoison
Insomnia
Pin MissilePoison JabSwaggerNight Shade
You Win
Venomoth
Lv 50
BugPoison
Tinted Lens
Sludge BombDouble TeamSignal BeamPsychic
Sabrina
Gym 14
Even

Azelf trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

Risky
Espeon
Lv 53
Psychic
Synchronize
Shadow BallSkill SwapCalm MindPsychic
Even
Mr Mime
Lv 53
Psychic
Filter
MimicLight ScreenSkill SwapPsychic
Even
Alakazam
Lv 55
Psychic
Inner Focus
Skill SwapPsychicEnergy BallReflect
Blaine
Gym 15
Even

Azelf trades roughly evenly with Blaine's team.

You Win
Magcargo
Lv 54
FireRock
Flame Body
Sunny DaySmogOverheatRock Slide
You Win
Magmar
Lv 54
Fire
Flame Body
Thunder PunchOverheatSunny DayConfuse Ray
Even
Rapidash
Lv 59
Fire
Flash FireImmune to Fire attacks
Quick AttackFlare BlitzBounceOverheat
Blue
Gym 16
Good

Azelf has the type edge here and should clean up Blue's team.

You Win
Exeggutor
Lv 55
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
Leaf StormPsychicHypnosisTrick Room
Even
Arcanine
Lv 58
Fire
Intimidate
RoarDragon PulseFlare BlitzExtreme Speed
Even
Rhydon
Lv 58
GroundRock
Rock Head
MegahornStone EdgeThunder FangEarthquake
Easy KO
Gyarados
Lv 52
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Ice FangWaterfallDragon DanceReturn
Easy KO
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
No Guard
Dynamic PunchEarthquakeStone EdgeThunder Punch
You Win
Pidgeot
Lv 60
NormalFlying
Tangled Feet
ReturnWhirlwindAir SlashMirror Move
Will
Elite Four
Even

Azelf trades roughly evenly with Will's team.

Even
Xatu
Lv 40
PsychicFlying
Synchronize
U TurnMe FirstConfuse RayPsychic
Even
Jynx
Lv 41
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Double SlapLovely KissIce PunchPsychic
You Win
Exeggutor
Lv 41
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
ReflectHypnosisEgg BombPsychic
Even
Slowbro
Lv 41
WaterPsychic
Own Tempo
CurseAmnesiaWater PulsePsychic
Even
Xatu
Lv 42
PsychicFlying
Early Bird
Aerial AceOminous WindConfuse RayPsychic
Koga
Elite Four
Good

Azelf has the type edge here and should clean up Koga's team.

Easy KO
Ariados
Lv 40
BugPoison
Insomnia
Poison JabSpider WebBaton PassGiga Drain
Easy KO
Venomoth
Lv 41
BugPoison
Tinted Lens
SupersonicGustPsychicToxic
You Win
Forretress
Lv 43
BugSteel
Sturdy
ProtectSwiftExplosionToxic Spikes
Easy KO
Muk
Lv 42
Poison
Sticky Hold
MinimizeScreechGunk ShotToxic
You Win
Crobat
Lv 44
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Double TeamQuick AttackWing AttackPoison Fang
Bruno
Elite Four
Good

Azelf has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.

Easy KO
Hitmontop
Lv 42
Fighting
Technician
CounterQuick AttackDigTriple Kick
You Win
Hitmonlee
Lv 42
Fighting
Reckless
SwaggerFocus EnergyHigh Jump KickBlaze Kick
Easy KO
Hitmonchan
Lv 42
Fighting
Iron Fist
Thunder PunchIce PunchFire PunchBullet Punch
You Win
Onix
Lv 43
RockGround
Sturdy
Dragon BreathEarthquakeSandstormRock Slide
Easy KO
Machamp
Lv 46
Fighting
No Guard
Rock SlideForesightRevengeCross Chop
Karen
Elite Four
Good

Azelf has the type edge here and should clean up Karen's team.

Even
Umbreon
Lv 42
Dark
Synchronize
Double TeamConfuse RayFeint AttackPayback
Easy KO
Vileplume
Lv 42
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidMoonlightPetal Dance
Easy KO
Gengar
Lv 45
GhostPoison
Levitate
LickSpiteFocus BlastDestiny Bond
Even
Murkrow
Lv 44
DarkFlying
Super Luck
PluckWhirlwindSucker PunchFeint Attack
Risky
Houndoom
Lv 47
DarkFire
Flash FireImmune to Fire attacks
Nasty PlotDark PulseFlamethrowerCrunch
Lance
Champion
Good

Azelf has the type edge here and should clean up Lance's team.

Easy KO
Gyarados
Lv 46
WaterFlying
Intimidate
FlailDragon PulseWaterfallIce Fang
Even
Dragonite
Lv 49
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Thunder WaveDragon RushThunderHyper Beam
Even
Dragonite
Lv 49
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Thunder WaveDragon RushBlizzardHyper Beam
Even
Aerodactyl
Lv 48
RockFlying
Pressure
Aerial AceCrunchRock SlideThunder Fang
You Win
Charizard
Lv 48
FireFlying
Blaze
Shadow ClawAir SlashDragon ClawFire Fang
Even
Dragonite
Lv 50
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Fire BlastSafeguardOutrageHyper Beam

Trade

Transfer-only
Type
Psychic
Tier
S

Azelf cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Azelf locations

How to Get Azelf in HeartGold & SoulSilver

No wild encounters for Azelf in HeartGold & SoulSilver. It can be transferred in from Diamond & Pearl or Platinum.

How to Get Shiny Azelf in HeartGold & SoulSilver

Azelf has no home here, so earn its shiny in a Sinnoh game and trade it over. See every game where Shiny Azelf can be hunted

Normal vs Shiny
Normal Azelf in HeartGold & SoulSilverNormal
Shiny Azelf in HeartGold & SoulSilver Shiny
Color ShiftBlue
Shiny TierD Tier Shiny

Shiny Azelf Evolution

Does Not Evolve
Azelf does not evolve
Single-stage PokemonView Full Evolution Chart

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.

Azelf Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Bug, Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)Fighting, Psychic
Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

What is Azelf Weak Against

Vulnerable
3Weak
2Resist
1Immune
Score-4
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Azelf Strong Against

2Strong
2Resisted
1Immune
Score-1
½xResisted
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Azelf

Absol
Absol
Dark
C
Tyranitar
Tyranitar
RockDark
S
Cacturne
Cacturne
GrassDark
B
Honchkrow
Honchkrow
DarkFlying
B
Drapion
Drapion
PoisonDark
C

Azelf Evolutions

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

No Evolution
Azelf
#482Azelf
Does not evolve

Breeding

Unavailable
Undiscovered egg group

HGSS Azelf Best Moveset

125 in both Attack and Sp. Atk at 115 Speed with AbilityLevitate blocking Ground. The moveset sets MoveStealth Rock, fires at devastating power, and MoveExplosion exits when the job is done. 70 defenses mean it doesn't last, but it doesn't need to.

Best Build

Experimental
Pivot
Ability
Levitate
Item
Focus SashSURVIVAL
Best Nature for Azelf
Jolly+SPE

Azelf best EVs are HP and Speed

EVs

Pivot Moveset

  • ExplosionCoverage
  • Stealth Rock
  • TauntUtility
  • U Turn

Moves List

Most of Azelf's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Future Sight and Extrasensory, but Normal and Electric and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Confusion
C7510025Psychic
Lv 1
Rest
C——10Psychic
Lv 6
Imprison
———10Psychic
Lv 16
Detect+4
D——5Fighting
Lv 21
Swift
—60—20Normal
Lv 31
Uproar
—9010010Normal
Lv 36
Future Sight
B18010010Psychic
Lv 46
Nasty Plot
C——20Dark
Lv 51
Extrasensory
B12010030Psychic
Lv 61
Last Resort
B1301005Normal
Lv 66
Natural Gift
D—10015Normal
Lv 76
Explosion
B2501005Normal

TM Moves

All 27 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four

TM
TM57
Charge BeamOlivine Citybadge 4
D509010Electric
TM38A120855Fire
TM35
FlamethrowerGoldenrod Game Cornerbadge 2
C9510015Fire
TM21
FrustrationCeladon Department Storebadge 2
D—10020Normal
TM10
Hidden PowerLake of Ragebadge 6
C6010015Normal
TM15B150905Normal
TM23C1007515Steel
TM16
Light ScreenGoldenrod Department Storebadge 2
C——30Psychic
TM83
Natural GiftGoldenrod Department Storebadge 2
D—10015Normal
TM66
PaybackRoute 35badge 2
C5010010Dark
TM17C——10Normal
TM33C——20Psychic
TM44
RestRoute 31badge 2
C——10Psychic
TM43
Secret PowerLake of Ragebadge 6
—7010020Normal
TM30
Shadow BallPrize for defeating Mortybadge 4
C8010015Ghost
TM90
SubstituteGoldenrod Game Cornerbadge 2
C——10Normal
TM87
SwaggerOlivine Lighthousebadge 4
——9015Normal
TM12B—10020Dark
TM25C1207010Electric
TM24
ThunderboltGoldenrod Game Cornerbadge 2
C9510015Electric
TM89A7010020Bug

Egg Moves

Azelf doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Fire Punch
C7510015Fire
Tutor
Headbutt
C7010015Normal
Tutor
Helping Hand+5
———20Normal
Tutor
Ice Punch
C7510015Ice
Tutor
Knock Off
C6510020Dark
Tutor
Last Resort
B1301005Normal
Tutor
Magic Coat+4
D——15Psychic
Tutor
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Tutor
Role Play
———10Psychic
Tutor
Signal Beam
C7510015Bug
Tutor
Snore
C4010015Normal
Tutor
Swift
—60—20Normal
Tutor
Thunder Punch
C7510015Electric
Tutor
Trick
C—10010Psychic
Tutor
Uproar
—9010010Normal
Tutor
Zen Headbutt
B1209015Psychic

Base Stats

Base Stats
Pseudo
HP75
C
Attack125
A
Defense70
C
Sp. Atk125
A
Sp. Def70
C
Speed115
B
Total580
Details
Catch Rate
Legendary3 / 255
Growth Rate
Slow1.25M XP
Height0.3 m
Weight0.3 kg
Base XP290
Abilities
Levitate
Evades ground moves.
Levitate grants Ground immunity
EV Yield
HPAtk+2DefSpA+1SpDSpe
Strong Attack training target
Pokedex Entry

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Pokemon HeartGold / Pokemon SoulSilver

Azelf HeartGold & SoulSilver Guide

  • No. Azelf isn't catchable in HeartGold & SoulSilver. Find it in Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum, then trade it over.

  • In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Azelf plays as a sweeper. It outspeeds most threats, so it can pressure opponents before they move.

  • In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Azelf pairs best with Tyranitar, Gyarados, and Metagross. Tyranitar has Decent synergy and covers what Azelf can't handle on its own.

  • In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Jolly is the go-to nature for Azelf. That's +Speed / -Sp. Atk. Pair it with 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the sweeper role.

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.

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