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.
It spends most of its time in the water. On sunny days, Azumarill floats on the surface of the water and sunbathes.
These Pokémon create air-filled bubbles. When Azurill play in rivers, Azumarill will cover them with these bubbles.
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
Breed with Azumarill to get Azurill eggs easily using 41 partners from the Fairy and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Jet, Belly Drum, Copycat and 6 more.
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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 ✓
Huge Power changes the entire equation for Azumarill. The 420 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-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