HP and Defense carry most of Azurill's stat budget. Attack's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 HP EV. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
Its tail bounces like a rubber ball. It flings that tail around to fight opponents bigger than itself.
Its tail is packed full of the nutrients it needs to grow.
Type-wise, Azurill takes extra damage from Poison and Steel. Ghost and Dragon moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost, Dragon |
Archaludon can KO Azurill with Flash Cannon (147-173%). Glimmora's Power Gem hits Azurill for 62-73%. Metagross's Psychic Fangs also KOs at 177-209%.
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Azurill View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x147-173%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Azurill View Glimmora builds →Power Gem62-73% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Azurill View Metagross builds →Earthquake139-164%KO Bullet Punch 2x168-198%KO Psychic Fangs177-209%KO | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Azurill View Nidoking builds →Ice Beam55-65% Flamethrower55-65% | ||
This is the baby stage. Azurill grows into Marill by leveling up. Want more? Breed the adults. Baby Pokemon sit in the Undiscovered egg group. Evolving adds up to 230 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Nothing fancy here. Azurill builds around Oranberry for extra utility, Adamant nature for the right stat lean, and spread EVs. Huge Power does its job quietly.
Best Build
Azurill best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Utility Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Belly Drum
- Body Slam
- Waterfall
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Soak
- Helping Hand
- Charm
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Perish Song
- Belly Drum
- Aqua Jet
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Soak
- Icy Wind
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Soak
- Icy Wind
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
TMs carry this one. Azurill learns Hyper Voice and Take Down naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Water and Flying and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Aqua Jet and Belly Drum aren't available any other way for Azurill, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Body Slam and Slam for solid options.
The egg pool carries weight here. Aqua Jet and Belly Drum aren't available any other way for Azurill, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hyper Voice and Uproar for solid options.
The egg pool carries weight here. Body Slam and Camouflage aren't available any other way for Azurill, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Double-Edge and Hyper Voice for solid options.
low spawn rates is the best you'll get on Azurill in early-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Azurill in Scarlet & Violet
Before you go hunting for Azurill, check which of the 60 spots belong to your version. Scarlet and Violet each have different walking encounters at Lv. 5-8.
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Azurill in mid-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Azurill in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Which version you're playing matters for Azurill. 12 walking spots at Lv. 20-24 spread across Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Finding Azurill at moderate rates takes patience. 18 spots are available in early-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Best Locations to Catch Azurill in Sword & Shield
Azurill's encounter pool splits between Shield and Sword. You've got 18 walking spots at Lv. 13-18 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Azurill shows up in 15 games, making it one of the more widely available Pokemon in the series. First catchable in Scarlet & Violet, most recently in Ruby & Sapphire and FireRed & LeafGreen.
Azurill appears in 15 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
You can run Azurill through the first few routes without issues. 190 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Marill as fast as you can.
Available in 15 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Azurill spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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