Azumarill punches above its weight class thanks to Huge Power. It doubles its effective Attack, which is enough to make up for stats that don't impress on their own. Dragon moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively.
Bulk defines Azumarill's stat line. HP and Defense anchor the defensive side, but Attack can't keep up offensively. Moderately hard to find and worth 3 HP EVs.
Its long ears are superb sensors. It can distinguish the movements of things in water and tell what they are.
By keeping still and listening intently, it can tell what is in even wild, fast-moving rivers.
Azumarill Weakness
GoodAzumarill is weak to Electric, Grass, and Poison-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Dragon-type moves entirely. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread. With 100 HP and balanced defenses, Azumarill can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
End of the line. Azumarill caps a three-stage chain that started at Azurill. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are quick to hatch. HP grew the most through evolution (+50 over Azurill), and Azumarill peaks at 420 total stats.
How to Evolve
Azumarill runs a standard physical attacker set. Adamant nature with max HP and Attack EVs shapes the build, while Sitrus Berry brings a one-time health recovery at low HP. Huge Power supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Best Azumarill Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Play Rough
- Belly Drum
- Liquidation
Recommended Teammates
TMs carry this one. Azumarill learns Hydro Pump and Misty Explosion naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Rock and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Azumarill. Aqua Jet and Belly Drum come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail and coverage across 9 types.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Azumarill cleanly, with Hydro Pump and Misty Explosion anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Azumarill cleanly, with Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
moderate rates across 10 locations for Azumarill in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Azumarill in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Azumarill starts with Azurill at Lv. 5-50 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch AzurillHARDAsado Desert - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyDesertHARDAsado Desert - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyDesertHARDCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyWaterHARDCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyWaterHARDCasseroya Lake - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyWaterHARDCasseroya Lake - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyWaterHARDEast Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDEast Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDEast Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDEast Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDEast Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDEast Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDEast Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDEast Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyCaveHARDGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyCaveHARDGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyCaveHARDGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyCaveHARDGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyCaveHARDGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyCaveHARDNorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDNorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDNorth Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDNorth Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Paldean Sea - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyWaterHARDSouth Paldean Sea - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyWaterHARDSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Six) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Six) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDTagtree Thicket - LakeVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyForestHARDTagtree Thicket - LakeScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyForestHARDTagtree Thicket - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyForestHARDTagtree Thicket - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyForestHARDWest Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDWest Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDWest Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDWest Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDWest Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDWest Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRoute
Step 2Catch or Evolve MarillEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.19-2448%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.19-2448%MidRouteEFFORTLESSAsado Desert - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidDesertEFFORTLESSAsado Desert - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidDesertEFFORTLESSCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidWaterEFFORTLESSCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidWaterEFFORTLESSCasseroya Lake - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidWaterEFFORTLESSCasseroya Lake - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidWaterEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidCaveEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Paldean Sea - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidWaterEFFORTLESSSouth Paldean Sea - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidWaterEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Four) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Four) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Six) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Six) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSTagtree Thicket - LakeVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidForestEFFORTLESSTagtree Thicket - LakeScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidForestEFFORTLESSTagtree Thicket - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidForestEFFORTLESSTagtree Thicket - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidForestEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEASYEast Province (Area Two) - BeachVioletOverworldLv.19-2418%MidRouteEASYEast Province (Area Two) - BeachScarletOverworldLv.19-2418%MidRouteor evolve from Azurill (Step 1)
Step 3Azumarill ✓MODERATECasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworldLv.28-5012%MidWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworldLv.28-5012%MidWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - RiverScarletOverworldLv.28-5012%MidWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - RiverVioletOverworldLv.28-5012%MidWaterMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.28-5012%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.28-5012%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.28-5012%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.28-5012%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.28-5012%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.28-5012%MidRouteor evolve from Marill (Step 2)
Azumarill doesn't appear wild. Catch Azurill instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 18 to get Azumarill. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Azumarill in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Azumarill, start by catching Azurill through walking and surfing encounters at Lv. 20-30. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch AzurillCHALLENGINGGreat Marsh - Area 5Shining PearlGrassLv.205%MidFacilityCHALLENGINGGreat Marsh - Area 5Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.205%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 6Shining PearlGrassLv.201%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 6Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.201%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 3Shining PearlGrassLv.221%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 3Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.221%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 4Shining PearlGrassLv.221%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 4Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.221%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 1Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.241%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 1Shining PearlGrassLv.241%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 2Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.241%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 2Shining PearlGrassLv.241%MidFacility
Step 2Catch or Evolve MarillEASYGreat Marsh - Area 1Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 1Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 2Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 2Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 3Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 3Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 4Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 4Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 6Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 6Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 5Shining PearlGrassLv.21-2215%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 5Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.21-2215%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 6Shining PearlGrassLv.21-2215%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 6Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.21-2215%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 3Shining PearlGrassLv.23-2415%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 3Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.23-2415%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 4Shining PearlGrassLv.23-2415%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 4Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.23-2415%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 1Shining PearlGrassLv.25-2615%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 1Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-2615%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 2Shining PearlGrassLv.25-2615%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 2Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-2615%MidFacilityor evolve from Azurill (Step 1)
Step 3Azumarill ✓
Can't catch Azumarill directly. Start with Azurill at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 18. The 3-stage chain from Azurill to Azumarill is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Azumarill in Sword & Shield
Azurill is your first catch on the way to Azumarill. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 13-18 across 18 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch AzurillMODERATEBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherMODERATEBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveOvercastMODERATEBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveSnowstormMODERATEBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherMODERATEBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveSnowstormMODERATEBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveThunderstormMODERATEBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveIntense SunMODERATEBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveThunderstormMODERATEBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveSnowingMODERATEBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveIntense SunMODERATEBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveSandstormMODERATEBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveSnowingMODERATEBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveRainingMODERATEBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveSandstormMODERATEBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveHeavy FogMODERATEBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveRainingMODERATEBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveOvercastMODERATEBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveHeavy Fog
Step 2Evolve into Marill
Step 3Azumarill ✓
Azumarill isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Azurill from Diamond, Platinum, or Brilliant Diamond. The evolution path from Azurill to Azumarill is covered in the steps below.
Huge Power changes the entire equation for Azumarill. The 420 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier.
Huge Power is what you want on Azumarill. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Thick Fat, Sap Sipper) work on paper but Huge Power is what makes Azumarill worth using.
Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Azumarill is leaning toward the special side (base 60 Sp. Atk). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Azumarill appears in 17 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Available in 17 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Azumarill spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB

Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut

Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW

Black & White - Gen VB2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY

X & Y - Gen VIORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM

Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A
