Stats & Training
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 stat exp.
By keeping still and listening intently, it can tell what is in even wild, fast-moving rivers.
When it plays in water, it rolls up its elongated ears to prevent their insides from getting wet.
Azumarill Weakness
Azumarill is weak to Electric and Grass. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. With 100 HP and balanced defenses, Azumarill can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
In Gold & Silver, Jolteon's Thunderbolt hits Azumarill for 75-88%. Venusaur's Giga Drain hits Azumarill for 57-68%.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Azumarill View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x75-88% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Azumarill View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 2x57-68% | ||
Gold & Silver Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Azumarill to get Azurill eggs easily using 16 partners from the Fairy and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Belly Drum, Foresight and 5 more.
Gold & Silver Azumarill Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Whirlpool
- Perish Song
- Belly Drum
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Azumarill. Amnesia and Belly Drum come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Surf and Waterfall and coverage across 7 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Azumarill in Gold & Silver
No wild encounters for Azumarill. The 2-stage line runs through Marill, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 18 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Azumarill in Gold & Silver
Step 1Catch MarillMt. Mortar - 1F SouthSilverGrass Lv.15 CaveRareEarlyMt. Mortar - 1F SouthGoldGrass Lv.15 CaveRareEarly
Step 2Azumarill ✓
Azumarill Guide
In Gold & Silver, Azumarill can work for a story run. 420 BST is average, but water typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
For Gold & Silver, we rate Azumarill C-Tier: a niche pick in Gold & Silver's meta. At 420 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Whirlpool with Leftovers is the standard set.
Azumarill's best stat is HP at base 100. water gives decent defensive coverage with 4 resistances.
Game Availability
Available in 17 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Azumarill spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
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