Competitive Information for Azelf [Sword/Shield]
Psychic
Abilities:
This Pokemon is immune to Ground; Gravity/Ingrain/Smack Down/Iron Ball nullify it.
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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 Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
MetagrossTapu FiniLandorus-TherianGrimmsnarlMimikyuChanseyShuckleRotom-HeatBlastoiseRegieleki
Unveil the power of Azelf, an epic Pokémon known for its Psychic typing! It's a sight to see Azelf out in the 8th generation battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Discover how Azelf excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Life Orb / Focus Sash
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Fire Blast / Flamethrower
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Detect
Azelf is a eminent Special Sweeper to use for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with destructive special power. Focus Sash helps protect Azelf from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Life Orb boosts the power of Azelf's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Azelf is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Azelf unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Detect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Azelf this turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Focus Sash
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Serious
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Explosion
- Zen Headbutt
- Detect
- Imprison
For single battles, Azelf is a storied Physical Sweeper. The intention of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with lethal physical attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Azelf from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Life Orb boosts the power of Azelf's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Azelf is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Azelf unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Detect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Azelf this turn).
◆ Imprison is a status move (no foe can use any move known by your Azelf).
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Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 132 Hp / 252 Atk / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Play Rough
- Drain Punch
- Fire Punch
Azelf is a acclaimed Physical Sweeper to use for single battles. This technique aims to overwhelm foes with devastating 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 (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Azelf unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Drain Punch is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (Azelf recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Fire Punch is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 132 Hp / 252 SpA / 124 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
- Thunderbolt
Azelf shows a powerful Special Sweeper prowess in single battles. This moveset design focuses to overwhelm foes with destructive 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 (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Azelf unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Azelf? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
MetagrossTapu FiniLandorus-TherianGrimmsnarlMimikyuChanseyShuckleRotom-HeatBlastoiseRegieleki
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 132 Hp / 252 Atk / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Play Rough
- Drain Punch
- Fire Punch
When it comes to double battles, Azelf shines as a venerated Physical Sweeper. This approach seeks to take down the opponent's team with formidable physical attacks. 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 (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Azelf unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Drain Punch is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (Azelf recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Fire Punch is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 132 Hp / 252 SpA / 124 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
Azelf proves to be a revered Special Sweeper for double battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with destructive special power. 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 (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Azelf unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Item: Room Service / Focus Sash
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Play Rough
- Drain Punch
- Trick Room
Azelf is a heroic Offensive Trick Roomer to use for single battles. 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 (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Azelf unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. With a Room Service equipped to it, if trick room is active, Azelf's speed is lowered by 1 stage then the Room Service gets consumed.
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Drain Punch is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (Azelf recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Azelf can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Azelf
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Nasty plot + Stored power
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Detect, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Azelf's stats
- Calm Mind
- Nasty Plot
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Azelf
- Baton Pass
- Dazzling Gleam
- Detect
- Expanding Force
- Explosion
- Fire Blast
- Flamethrower
- Ice Punch
- Imprison
- Light Screen
- Play Rough
- Protect
- Psychic
- Psyshock
- Reflect
- Rest
- Shadow Ball
- Stealth Rock
- Stored Power
- Taunt
- Trick Room
- U-turn
- Zen Headbutt
Common Effort Values for Azelf in Sword and Shield
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252 )
- Serious Nature ( 4/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Optimize Azelf's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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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