Competitive Information for Azumarill [Sun/Moon]
Water / Fairy
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Attack is doubled.
This Pokemon's Attack is raised 1 stage if hit by a Grass move; Grass immunity.
Fire-/Ice-type moves against this Pokemon deal damage with a halved offensive stat.
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Note: Pokemon with the Sap Sipper ability are immune to Grass attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Azumarill? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Get ready to meet Azumarill, the rad Water and Fairy-typed Pokémon! It's to see Azumarill show up as a Sun/Moon opponent. It is weak to Electric, Grass, and Poison-typed attacks. Explore the movesets of Azumarill below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Normalium Z / Leftovers
Ability: Huge Power
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Play Rough
- Knock Off
- Aqua Jet / Liquidation
- Belly Drum
Taking on single battles? Azumarill is a brilliant Physical Sweeper. It tries to take down the opponent's team with devastating physical attacks. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Azumarill last longer regaining it's HP every turn. With Huge Power, Azumarill's attack is doubled. With a Normalium Z equipped to it, if Azumarill has a normal move, this item allows it to use a normal z-move.
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Aqua Jet is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Water-type move (usually goes first).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Belly Drum is a status move (Azumarill loses 50% max hp; This also maximizes Azumarill's attack stat).
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Item: Waterium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Huge Power
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 248 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Play Rough
- Superpower / Brick Break
- Ice Punch / Double-Edge
For single battles, Azumarill is a decent Physical Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Azumarill's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Huge Power, Azumarill's attack is doubled. Ice Punch was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Azumarill has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Play Rough is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Azumarill's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Item: Waterium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Sap Sipper
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 248 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Scald
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Grass Knot
Azumarill shows a prestigious Special Sweeper prowess in single battles. The main aim of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Azumarill's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sap Sipper, Azumarill's attack is raised 1 stage if hit by a grass move; grass immunity. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Azumarill has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Azumarill cannot move next turn).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Huge Power
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 239 Hp / 245 Atk / 9 SpD / 17 Spe
Moveset:
- Aqua Jet
- Sleep Talk
- Rest
- Ice Punch
For those intense single battles, Azumarill is a stupendous Physical Tank. The main aim of this moveset is to take a great amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Azumarill last longer regaining it's health points every turn. With Huge Power, Azumarill's attack is doubled.
◆ Sleep Talk is a status move (Azumarill must be asleep. Uses another known move).
◆ Rest is a status move (Azumarill sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Choice Band
Ability: Huge Power
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Aqua Jet
- Superpower
- Body Slam
- Ice Punch
Azumarill thrives as a superb Physical Tank perfect for single battles. This moveset design focuses to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. Choice Band will increase the damage of Azumarill's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Huge Power, Azumarill's attack is doubled.
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Azumarill's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Choice Band
Ability: Huge Power
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Bulldoze / Ice Punch
- Aqua Jet / Waterfall
- Superpower
- Body Slam
Azumarill proves to be an awesome Physical Tank for single battles. This moveset is tailored to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. Choice Band will increase the damage of Azumarill's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Huge Power, Azumarill's attack is doubled.
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aqua Jet is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Water-type move (usually goes first).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Azumarill's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Splash Plate
Ability: Huge Power
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 124 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 128 Spe
Moveset:
- Play Rough
- Aqua Jet
- Superpower
- Belly Drum
For those intense single battles, Azumarill is a spectacular Physical Sweeper. This moveset is designed to overwhelm foes with overwhelming physical moves. With Huge Power, Azumarill's attack is doubled. With a Splash Plate equipped, holder's water-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Aqua Jet is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Water-type move (usually goes first).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Azumarill's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Belly Drum is a status move (Azumarill loses 50% max hp; This also maximizes Azumarill's attack stat).
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Item: Grip Claw
Ability: Sap Sipper
Nature: Calm (+SpD, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 228 SpD / 28 Spe
Moveset:
- Whirlpool
- Perish Song
- Protect
- Toxic / Scald
When it comes to single battles, Azumarill shines as a fabulous Troll. With Sap Sipper, Azumarill's attack is raised 1 stage if hit by a grass move; grass immunity. Whirlpool is used to prevent the opposing Pokemon from switching out. The Grip claw will ensure whirlpool lasts the max amount of turns that it can while Perish Song takes the opponent's Pokemon out as long as Azumarill can survive until its last needed turn. With a Grip Claw equipped to it, Azumarill's partial-trapping moves always last 7 turns.
◆ Perish Song is a status move (all active pokemon will faint in 3 turns).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Azumarill this turn).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Azumarill? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Waterium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Huge Power
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 248 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Play Rough
- Superpower / Brick Break
- Ice Punch / Double-Edge
When it comes to double battles, Azumarill shines as a marvelous Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with destructive physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Azumarill's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Huge Power, Azumarill's attack is doubled. Ice Punch was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Azumarill has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Play Rough is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Azumarill's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Item: Waterium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Sap Sipper
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 248 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Bubble
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Grass Knot
Azumarill thrives as a superior Special Sweeper perfect for double battles. This moveset is formulated to take down the opponent's team with destructive special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Azumarill's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sap Sipper, Azumarill's attack is raised 1 stage if hit by a grass move; grass immunity. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Azumarill has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Bubble is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Azumarill cannot move next turn).
◆ 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 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Azumarill can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon 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 Azumarill.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Azumarill can perform in Sun/Moon. 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 SM Move and Ability Combos for Azumarill
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Belly drum + Rest
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Perish song + Protect
- Moves: Whirlpool + Perish song
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Aqua Jet
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Scald, Toxic
Moves that boost Azumarill's stats
- Amnesia
- Belly Drum
- Curse
- Defense Curl
- Power-Up Punch
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Azumarill
- Aqua Jet
- Belly Drum
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Knock Off
- Light Screen
- Liquidation
- Perish Song
- Play Rough
- Protect
- Rest
- Scald
- Substitute
- Superpower
- Toxic
- Whirlpool
Common Effort Values for Azumarill in Sun and Moon
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/4/252/ )
- Adamant Nature ( 248/252/0/0/8/0/ )
- Optimize Azumarill's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
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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