Physical
Balanced
20Speed · Very Slow

Is Azurill Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?

Normal/Fairy baby that evolves into Marill at friendship, then Azumarill at level 18. The end result is one of the best Pokemon in any Alola playthrough. Rush through the baby stage.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadETTTTTBBTETBBTTTIlimaTrial 1HalaKahuna 1LanaTrial 2KiaweTrial 3MallowTrial 4OliviaKahuna 2SophoclesTrial 5AcerolaTrial 6NanuKahuna 3MinaTrial 7HapuKahuna 4AzurillTradeMolayneE4OliviaE4AcerolaE4KahiliE4KukuiChamp*
Ilima
Trial 1
Even

Azurill trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.

Even
Gumshoos
Lv 12
Normal
Stakeout
Super FangBiteLeerScary Face
Even
Yungoos
Lv 10
Normal
Stakeout
LeerTacklePursuitOdor Sleuth
Hala
Kahuna 1
Tough

Hala's team hits Azurill's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Hariyama
Lv 63
Fighting
Thick Fat
Fake OutClose CombatKnock OffHeavy Slam
Risky
Machamp
Lv 63
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopThunder PunchIce PunchFire Punch
Risky
Bewear
Lv 63
NormalFighting
Fluffy
Hammer ArmBrutal SwingDragon ClawShadow Claw
Risky
Poliwrath
Lv 63
WaterFighting
Water AbsorbImmune to Water attacks
WaterfallBrick BreakPoison JabPayback
Risky
Crabominable
Lv 63
FightingIce
Iron Fist
Ice HammerClose CombatStone EdgeEarthquake
Lana
Trial 2
Tough

Lana's team hits Azurill's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Lanturn
Lv 60
WaterElectric
Volt Absorb
DischargeHydro PumpThunder WaveIcy Wind
Risky
Cloyster
Lv 60
WaterIce
Skill Link
Spike CannonIcicle CrashSmart StrikeSpikes
Even
Araquanid
Lv 60
WaterBug
Water Bubble
LiquidationLeech LifeCrunchFrost Breath
Kiawe
Trial 3
Tough

Kiawe's team hits Azurill's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Alolan Marowak
Lv 22
FireGhost
Intimidate
HexFlame WheelBrick BreakDetect
Even
Salazzle
Lv 20
PoisonFire
Corrosion
Poison GasVenoshockFlame BurstTorment
Mallow
Trial 4
Tough

Mallow's typing presses Azurill's defenses.

Risky
Lurantis
Lv 24
Grass
Leaf Guard
Low SweepX ScissorSolar BladeSynthesis
Risky
Kecleon
Lv 22
Normal
Color Change
Sunny DayAncient PowerDizzy PunchScreech
Olivia
Kahuna 2
Tough

Olivia's team hits Azurill's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Anorith
Lv 27
RockBug
Battle Armor
Bug BiteSmack DownMetal Claw
Avoid
Lileep
Lv 27
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Giga DrainAncient PowerBrine
Risky
Lycanroc
Lv 28
Rock
Vital Spirit
BiteRock Tomb
Sophocles
Trial 5
Bad

Sophocles's Pokemon outpace and outclass Azurill here.

Avoid
Togedemaru
Lv 33
ElectricSteel
Iron Barbs
Zing ZapSpiky ShieldIron HeadBounce
Avoid
Skarmory
Lv 32
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Stealth RockSteel WingTailwindTorment
Acerola
Trial 6
Bad

Acerola's Pokemon outpace and outclass Azurill here.

Avoid
Mimikyu
Lv 35
GhostFairy
Disguise
Shadow ClawPlay RoughLeech LifeSlash
Risky
Banette
Lv 32
Ghost
Insomnia
ScreechWill O WispFeint AttackCurse
Nanu
Kahuna 3
Tough

Nanu's typing presses Azurill's defenses.

Avoid
Sableye
Lv 43
DarkGhost
Keen Eye
Power GemShadow BallFake Out
Even
Krokorok
Lv 43
GroundDark
Intimidate
CrunchAssuranceSwaggerEarthquake
Risky
Persian
Lv 44
Normal
Fur Coat
Power GemFake OutDark Pulse
Mina
Trial 7
Even

Azurill trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.

Even
Ribombee
Lv 55
BugFairy
Shield Dust
Bug BuzzDraining KissQuiver DanceDazzling Gleam
Risky
Pelipper
Lv 52
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
StockpileScaldSpit UpSeed Bomb
Hapu
Kahuna 4
Tough

Hapu's typing presses Azurill's defenses.

Avoid
Golurk
Lv 53
GroundGhost
No Guard
Hammer ArmEarthquakeShadow PunchStealth Rock
Risky
Gastrodon
Lv 53
WaterGround
Sticky Hold
Muddy WaterMud BombRecover
Risky
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
Levitate
Earth PowerDragon Breath
Risky
Mudsdale
Lv 54
Ground
Stamina
Heavy SlamEarthquakeDouble KickPayback
Molayne
Elite Four
Bad

Molayne's Pokemon outpace and outclass Azurill here.

Avoid
Klefki
Lv 56
SteelFairy
Prankster
SpikesThunder WaveFlash CannonReflect
Avoid
Bisharp
Lv 56
DarkSteel
Defiant
Night SlashIron HeadX ScissorMetal Sound
Avoid
Magnezone
Lv 56
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
Flash CannonThunderboltTri AttackScreech
Avoid
Metagross
Lv 56
SteelPsychic
Clear Body
Hammer ArmMeteor MashBullet PunchZen Headbutt
Avoid
Alolan Dugtrio
Lv 57
GroundSteel
Tangling Hair
EarthquakeIron HeadSucker PunchFissure
Olivia
Elite Four
Bad

Olivia's Pokemon outpace and outclass Azurill here.

Risky
Armaldo
Lv 56
RockBug
Battle Armor
Crush ClawX ScissorRock Blast
Avoid
Cradily
Lv 56
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Rock TombEnergy BallStealth Rock
Risky
Gigalith
Lv 56
Rock
Sand Stream
Stone EdgeBulldozeIron Head
Risky
Probopass
Lv 56
RockSteel
Sturdy
Earth PowerPower GemThunder WaveSandstorm
Avoid
Lycanroc
Lv 57
Rock
Keen Eye
CrunchStone EdgeCounterRock Climb
Acerola
Elite Four
Tough

Acerola's typing presses Azurill's defenses.

Avoid
Banette
Lv 56
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow ClawFeint AttackInfestationScreech
Risky
Drifblim
Lv 56
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Ominous WindFocus EnergyAmnesiaBaton Pass
Risky
Dhelmise
Lv 56
GhostGrass
Steelworker
SlamShadow BallEnergy BallWhirlpool
Avoid
Froslass
Lv 56
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
BlizzardShadow BallConfuse RayIce Shard
Avoid
Palossand
Lv 57
GhostGround
Water Compaction
Shadow BallEarth PowerGiga DrainIron Defense
Kahili
Elite Four
Tough

Kahili's team hits Azurill's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Braviary
Lv 56
NormalFlying
Sheer Force
Crush ClawBrave BirdAir SlashScary Face
Even
Hawlucha
Lv 56
FightingFlying
Mold Breaker
Flying PressThroat ChopDual ChopPoison Jab
Risky
Mandibuzz
Lv 56
DarkFlying
Big Pecks
Bone RushBrave BirdPunishmentFlatter
Risky
Toucannon
Lv 57
NormalFlying
Skill Link
Bullet SeedRock BlastBeak BlastScreech
Kukui
Champion
Tough

Kukui's team hits Azurill's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Alolan Ninetales
Lv 68
IceFairy
Snow Cloak
Dazzling GleamBlizzardIce ShardSafeguard
Risky
Braviary
Lv 68
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
Crush ClawBrave BirdWhirlwindTailwind
Avoid
Magnezone
Lv 68
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
ThunderboltFlash CannonThunder WaveMirror Coat
Risky
Snorlax
Lv 68
Normal
Thick Fat
Body SlamCrunchHeavy SlamHigh Horsepower
Avoid
Decidueye
Lv 68
GrassGhost
Overgrow
Leaf BladeSpirit ShackleBrave BirdSucker Punch
Trade
Transfer-only
Type
NormalFairy

Azurill cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Azurill locations

How to Get Azurill in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

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

  1. Azurill
    Step 1Azurill
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Trophy Garden. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Platinum via Walking · Trophy Garden. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Black & White via Walking · White Forest. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Black 2 & White 2 via Surfing · Floccesy Ranch. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    from X & Y
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in X & Y via Walking · Route 22. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Brawlers' Cave · Normal Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
  2. Marill
    Step 2Evolve into Marill
  3. Azumarill
    Step 3Evolve into Azumarill

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.

Azurill Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Poison, Steel
0.5x (Resist)Bug, Dark
0x (Immune)Ghost, Dragon

What is Azurill Weak Against

Excellent
2Weak
2Resist
3Immune
Score+4
4xCritical
None
½xResist
¼xResist
None

What is Azurill Strong Against

3Strong
1Resisted
0Immune
Score+2
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Azurill

Azurill Evolutions

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

3 Forms
Azurill
#298Azurill
High Friendship
Marill
#183Marill
18
Level 18
Azumarill
#184Azumarill
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Azurill
NormalFairy
Marill
WaterFairy
Azumarill
WaterFairy
HP
50
70+20
100+30
ATK
20
20
50+30
DEF
40
50+10
80+30
SP.ATK
20
20
60+40
SP.DEF
40
50+10
80+30
SPE
20
40+20
50+10
BST
190D-Tier
250D-Tier+60
420C-Tier+170
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Utility
Utility

Breeding

Unavailable
Undiscovered egg group

USUM Azurill Best Moveset

Normal/Fairy at 20 Attack with AbilityHuge Power doubling it to 40, still nothing at pre-evolution level. AbilitySap Sipper absorbs Grass as a hidden ability. The moveset does nothing. Azumarill two evolutions away earns S-tier through AbilityHuge Power on real offensive stats.

Best Build

Experimental
Bulky Support
Ability
Huge Power
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Azurill

Azurill best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def

EVs

Bulky Support Moveset

  • Knock Off
  • WaterfallCoverage
  • ReturnSTAB
  • Body SlamSTAB

Moves List

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 Hyper Voice and Uproar for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Splash
D40Normal
Lv 1
Water Gun
D4010025Water
Lv 2
Tail Whip
10030Normal
Lv 5
Water Sport
15Water
Lv 7
Bubble
4010030Water
Lv 10
Charm
D10020Fairy
Lv 13
Bubble Beam
6510020Water
Lv 16
Helping Hand+5
D20Normal
Lv 20
Slam
1207520Normal
Lv 23
Bounce
D85855Flying

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
D10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D110705Ice
TM100
Confide
D20Normal
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM42
Facade
D10510020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM07
Hail
C10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
9010015Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
D9010010Ice
TM16
Light Screen
C30Psychic
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
B10020Normal
TM48
Round
9010015Normal
TM55
Scald
D8010015Water
TM88
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM94
Surf
D9010015Water
TM87
Swagger
D8515Normal
TM06
Toxic
C9010Poison
TM98
Waterfall
B8010015Water
TM01
Work Up
C30Normal

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Body Slam
A12710015Normal
Egg
Camouflage
20Normal
Egg
Copycat
C20Normal
Egg
Encore
C1005Normal
Egg
Fake Tears
10020Dark
Egg
Muddy Water
908510Water
Egg
Refresh
D20Normal
Egg
Sing
5515Normal
Egg
Slam
1207520Normal
Egg
Soak
D10020Water
Egg
Tickle
10020Normal
Egg
Water Sport
15Water

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Bounce
D85855Flying
Tutor
Covet
9010025Normal
Tutor
Helping Hand+5
D20Normal
Tutor
Hyper Voice
D13510010Normal
Tutor
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Tutor
Iron Tail
A1007515Steel
Tutor
Knock Off
B6510020Dark
Tutor
Snore
D7510015Normal
Tutor
Uproar
D13510010Normal
Tutor
Water Pulse
D6010020Water

Base Stats

Base Stats
Low
HP50
D
Attack20
F
Defense40
D
Sp. Atk20
F
Sp. Def40
D
Speed20
F
Total190
Details
Catch Rate
Moderate150 / 255
Growth Rate
Fast800,000 XP
Height0.2 m
Weight2.0 kg
Base XP38
Abilities
Thick Fat
Halves damage from fire and ice moves.
Huge Power
Doubles Attack in battle.
Sap SipperHidden Ability
Absorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage.
Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice to ½x · Sap Sipper grants Grass immunity
EV Yield
HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training source

Azurill Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide

  • No. Azurill isn't catchable in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Catch one in Sun or Moon, then trade it over.

  • For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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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