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 living things on riverbeds.
The bubble-like pattern on its stomach helps it camouflage itself when it’s in the water.
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 from the Fairy and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Aqua Jet, Belly Drum and 17 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
- Belly Drum
- Protect
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Breeding opens up real options for Azumarill. Amnesia and Aqua Jet 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Azumarill sits at moderate rates across 4 spots in mid-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Where To Catch Azumarill in X & Y
To get Azumarill, start by catching Azurill through walking and surfing encounters at Lv. 5-27. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch AzurillCHALLENGINGRoute 3XGrassLv.5RareEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 3YGrassLv.5RareEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 22XGrassLv.7RareEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 22YGrassLv.7RareEarlyRoute
Step 2Catch or Evolve MarillEASYRoute 3YSurfing on waterLv.25-27CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 3XSurfing on waterLv.25-27CommonMidRouteor evolve from Azurill (Step 1)
Step 3Azumarill ✓CHALLENGINGRoute 22XGrassLv.25-26RareMidRouteYellow FlowerCHALLENGINGRoute 22YGrassLv.25-26RareMidRouteYellow FlowerHARDRoute 22XSurfing on waterLv.26-27RareMidRouteHARDRoute 22YSurfing on waterLv.26-27RareMidRouteor evolve from Marill (Step 2)
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 a physical attacker with base 50 Attack. 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