Competitive Information for Azelf [Diamond/Pearl]
Psychic
Abilities:
This Pokemon is immune to Ground; Gravity/Ingrain/Iron Ball nullify it.
Disclaimer: All videos and opinions are owned by their respective creators and may not reflect our views.
Note: Pokemon with the Levitate ability are immune to Ground attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Azelf? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Azelf, a dazzling Pokémon that excels with Psychic typing! It's a sight to see Azelf out in the 4th generation battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Discover how Azelf excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Colbur Berry / Focus Sash
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Explosion
- U-turn
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
Ready for single battles? Azelf is a powerful Physical Sweeper. This moveset focuses to take down the opponent's team with brute physical moves. Focus Sash helps protect Azelf from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Levitate, Azelf is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves. Levitate also makes Azelf unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap or Toxic Spikes. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. With a Colbur Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective dark-type attack then the Colbur Berry gets consumed.
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Azelf switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Stealth Rock is a status move (hurts foes on switch-in. Factors rock weakness).
◆ Taunt is a status move (for 3-5 turns, the target can't use status moves).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/eaa1e2
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 132 Hp / 252 Atk / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Zen Headbutt
- Return / Facade
- Fire Punch
- Ice Punch
For single battles, Azelf is a epic Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Azelf from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Azelf's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Levitate, Azelf is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves. Levitate also makes Azelf unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap or Toxic Spikes. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Azelf is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Fire Punch is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/eba1e2
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 132 Hp / 252 SpA / 124 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Flamethrower
- Thunderbolt
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
Azelf thrives as a mythical Special Sweeper perfect for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute special moves. Focus Sash helps protect Azelf from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Azelf's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Levitate, Azelf is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves. Levitate also makes Azelf unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap or Toxic Spikes. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/eca1e2
Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
EVs: 8 Hp / 250 SpA / 250 SpD
Moveset:
- Charge Beam
- Trick Room
- Energy Ball
- Toxic
For those intense single battles, Azelf is a noteworthy Special Tank. This approach seeks to take a substantial amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Focus Sash helps protect Azelf from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Levitate, Azelf is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves. Levitate also makes Azelf unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap or Toxic Spikes. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/eda1e2
Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Azelf? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 132 Hp / 252 Atk / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Zen Headbutt
- Return / Facade
- Fire Punch
- Ice Punch
Azelf thrives as a iconic Physical Sweeper perfect for double battles. It's designed to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Azelf from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Azelf's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Levitate, Azelf is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves. Levitate also makes Azelf unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap or Toxic Spikes. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Azelf is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Fire Punch is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/faa1e2
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 132 Hp / 252 SpA / 124 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Flamethrower
- Thunderbolt
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
In double battles, Azelf is known as a venerated Special Sweeper. It's purpose is to crush rivals using devastating special moves. Focus Sash helps protect Azelf from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Azelf's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Levitate, Azelf is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves. Levitate also makes Azelf unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap or Toxic Spikes. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/fba1e2
Item: Focus Sash / Twisted Spoon
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Zen Headbutt
- Return / Facade
- Fire Punch
- Trick Room
For those intense single battles, Azelf is a powerful Offensive Trick Roomer. Focus Sash helps protect Azelf from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Levitate, Azelf is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves. Levitate also makes Azelf unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap or Toxic Spikes. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Twisted Spoon equipped to it, Azelf's psychic-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Azelf is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Fire Punch is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/fca1e2
Movepool
Want to know what moves Azelf can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Azelf.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Azelf can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Azelf
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Helping Hand, Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Azelf's stats
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
- Nasty Plot
Most notable and possible best moves for Azelf
- Explosion
- Fire Blast
- Flamethrower
- Knock Off
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Psychic
- Reflect
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Thunder Wave
- Toxic
- Trick
- U-turn
- Zen Headbutt
Common Effort Values for Azelf in Diamond and Pearl
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/4/252/ )
- Jolly Nature ( 252/4/0/0/0/252/ )
- Optimize Azelf's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
THIS SECTION IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Some builds on this page have been hidden, click here to display them
Here are the best movesets for Azelf. Top rated Azelf Diamond/Pearl movesets. You can find Azelf builds Diamond/Pearl. Azelf movesets Diamond/Pearl are listed here. VGC Azelf Competitive Movesets can be found here. Find various EV spreads, find the best nature for Azelf in Diamond/Pearl along with competitive movesets. Basic info and Movesets for evolution