Azurill Best Moveset
Normal/Fairy baby at 20 Attack with AbilityHuge Power doubling it to effectively 40. Still can't compete. The moveset exists to evolve through Marill to Azumarill where Huge Power turns 50 Attack into 100 and MoveBelly Drum takes it to maximum.
Azurill was a niche pick at best in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald), rarely seen in standard play. This marked Azurill's competitive debut. Its most popular set ran Huge Power with Choice Band, favoring a Adamant nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Return
- Double Edge
- Body Slam
- Iron Tail
Recommended Teammates
Azurill was a niche pick at best in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum), rarely seen in standard play. Azurill maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Huge Power with Life Orb, favoring a Brave nature.
Utility Moveset
- Waterfall
- Return
- Iron Tail
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Azurill was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. Azurill maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Huge Power with Life Orb, favoring a Adamant nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Waterfall
- Knock Off
- Return
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Azurill was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Azurill maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sapsipper with Babiriberry, favoring a Sassy nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Iron Tail
- Hidden Power Electric
- Protect
- Soak
Recommended Teammates
Azurill was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Azurill maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Huge Power with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Knock Off
- Waterfall
- Return
- Body Slam
Azurill saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). This was Azurill's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Thickfat with Nothing, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Azurill best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Belly Drum
- Draining Kiss
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Azurill was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. This was a decline from E-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Huge Power with Focus Sash, favoring a Calm nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Perish Song
- Belly Drum
- Aqua Jet
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Azurill Weakness
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 |
What is Azurill Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Azurill
Metagross can KO Azurill with Psychic Fangs (104-122%). Nidoking's Ice Beam hits Azurill for 38-45%.
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Azurill View Metagross builds →Earthquake81-96% Bullet Punch 2x98-116%KO Psychic Fangs104-122%KO | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Azurill View Nidoking builds →Ice Beam38-45% Flamethrower38-45% | ||
Evolution
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
How to Get Azurill
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.
Where To Catch Azurill in SV
Azurill is your first catch on the way to Azurill. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 5-50 across 134 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Azurill ✓Asado Desert - RiverLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - RiverLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%Glaseado MountainLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - LakeLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - RiverLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - LakeLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%South Paldean Sea - RiverLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - LakeLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - LakeLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - RiverLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - LakeLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - RiverLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - LakeLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - RiverLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%Tagtree Thicket - LakeLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%Tagtree Thicket - RiverLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - RiverLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.5-8OverworldRate 1%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into MarillEast Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.19-24OverworldRate 48%Asado Desert - RiverLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area One) - RiverLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%Glaseado MountainLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area One) - LakeLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area One) - RiverLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Two) - LakeLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%South Paldean Sea - RiverLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - LakeLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Four) - LakeLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Four) - RiverLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area One) - LakeLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area One) - RiverLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Six) - LakeLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Six) - RiverLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%Tagtree Thicket - LakeLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%Tagtree Thicket - RiverLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area One) - RiverLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.19-22OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.19-24OverworldRate 18%or evolve from Azurill (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into AzumarillCasseroya Lake - LakeLv.28-50OverworldRate 12%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.28-50OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.28-50OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.28-50OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.28-50OverworldRate 12%or evolve from Marill (Step 2)
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.
Where To Catch Azurill in BDSP
Azurill is your first catch on the way to Azurill. You'll find walking and surfing encounters from Lv. 20-30 across 34 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Azurill ✓Great Marsh - Area 5Lv.20FloorRate 5%Great Marsh - Area 6Lv.20FloorRate 1%Great Marsh - Area 3Lv.22FloorRate 1%Great Marsh - Area 4Lv.22FloorRate 1%Great Marsh - Area 1Lv.24FloorRate 1%Great Marsh - Area 2Lv.24FloorRate 1%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into MarillGreat Marsh - Area 1Lv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Great Marsh - Area 2Lv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Great Marsh - Area 3Lv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Great Marsh - Area 4Lv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Great Marsh - Area 6Lv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Great Marsh - Area 5Lv.21-22FloorRate 15%Great Marsh - Area 6Lv.21-22FloorRate 15%Great Marsh - Area 3Lv.23-24FloorRate 15%Great Marsh - Area 4Lv.23-24FloorRate 15%Great Marsh - Area 1Lv.25-26FloorRate 15%Great Marsh - Area 2Lv.25-26FloorRate 15%or evolve from Azurill (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into Azumarill
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.
Where To Catch Azurill in SwSh
Azurill is your first catch on the way to Azurill. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 13-18 across 18 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Azurill ✓Brawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 5%RainingBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 5%SnowstormBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 5%Intense SunBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 5%Heavy FogBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 5%SnowingBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 5%OvercastBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 5%SandstormBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 5%ThunderstormBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 5%Normal Weather
Step 3Evolve into Azumarill
Azurill isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Azurill from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. The evolution path from Azurill to Azurill is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Azurill in USUM
- Step 1Azurill ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Trophy Garden. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Trophy Garden. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · White Forest. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Surfing · Floccesy Ranch. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 22. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Brawlers' Cave · Normal Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Marill
Step 3Evolve into Azumarill
Base Stats
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 is packed full of the nutrients it needs to grow.
Azurill Guide
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.
Game Availability
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves