Competitive Information for Azurill [Ruby/Sapphire]
Normal
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Attack is doubled.
Fire-/Ice-type moves against this Pokemon deal damage with a halved Sp. Atk stat.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Azurill? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Azurill, the spectacular Normal-typed Pokémon! Azurill is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It often dominates battles in the LC tier (Little Cup). Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Want to master Azurill's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Huge Power
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Rollout
- Mud-Slap
- Defense Curl
Ready for single battles? Azurill is a dazzling Physical Sweeper. This moveset is formulated to crush rivals using forceful physical attacks. In the dark days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Azurill recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Huge Power, Azurill's attack is doubled. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Azurill's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Rollout is a physical 30-base power Rock-type move (power doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Azurill's defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Never-Melt Ice
Ability: Thick Fat
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 120 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA / 68 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Surf / Waterfall
- Defense Curl
- Toxic
Azurill stands out as an impressive Special Sweeper in single battles. This strategy is built to overwhelm foes with powerful special power. Prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Thick Fat, fire-/ice-type moves against Azurill deal damage with a halved sp. Atk stat. With a Never-Melt Ice equipped to it, Azurill's ice-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Surf is a special 95-base power Water-type move (hits foes. Power doubles against dive).
◆ Waterfall is a special 80-base power Water-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Azurill's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Azurill? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire 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 Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Huge Power
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Rollout
- Mud-Slap
- Defense Curl
Azurill is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper to use for double battles. This moveset was constructed to take down the opponent's team with intense physical attacks. In the dark days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Azurill recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Huge Power, Azurill's attack is doubled. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Azurill's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Rollout is a physical 30-base power Rock-type move (power doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Azurill's defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Mystic Water
Ability: Thick Fat
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 120 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA / 68 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Waterfall
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Defense Curl
- Toxic
Ready for double battles? Azurill is a stupendous Special Sweeper. The objective of this moveset is to crush rivals using overwhelming special power. In the dark days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Thick Fat, fire-/ice-type moves against Azurill deal damage with a halved sp. Atk stat. With a Mystic Water equipped to it, Azurill's water-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Waterfall is a special 80-base power Water-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Azurill's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Azurill can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire 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 Azurill.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Azurill can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. 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 RS Move and Ability Combos for Azurill
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Azurill's stats
- Defense Curl
Most notable and possible best moves for Azurill
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Azurill in Ruby and Sapphire
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.
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