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No. 0298 · Generation III · Hoenn

Azurill

The Polka Dot Pokémon

TL;DR. Azurill is a normal/fairy-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 190. AZURILL spins its tail as if it were a lasso, then hurls it far. The momentum of the throw sends its body flying, too. Using this unique action, one of these POKéMON managed to hurl itself a record 33 feet.

Normal Fairy

AZURILL spins its tail as if it were a lasso, then hurls it far. The momentum of the throw sends its body flying, too. Using this unique action, one of these POKéMON managed to hurl itself a record 33 feet.

Height0.2 m
Weight2.0 kg
AbilitiesThick Fat, Huge Power
HiddenSap Sipper
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 190. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 50
Attack 20
Defense 40
Sp. Attack 20
Sp. Defense 40
Speed 20
Total190
190 base stat total, the 1021st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 191st among Normal-types.
50 base HP, Azurill's strongest stat, ranking 149th of 191 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Azurill in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Azurill reaches 364 CP at level 40 and 416 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack36
GO Defense71
GO Stamina137
Max CP (L40)364
Max CP (L50)411
Best buddy (L51)416
Raid catch CP 179–208 (L20). Weather boosted 223–260 (L25).

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Competitive

Azurill in competitive play.

Azurill is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.

LC
Belly Drum
Belly Drum / Facade / Aqua Jet / Protect
  • ItemOran Berry
  • AbilityHuge Power
  • NatureAdamant
  • EVs36 HP / 196 Atk / 116 Def / 36 SpD / 116 Spe
  • TeraWater

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

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Quick answers

Common questions about Azurill.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Azurill, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Azurill?

Azurill is a Normal/Fairy-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Azurill weak to?

Azurill takes 2× damage from Poison, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Azurill resistant to?

Azurill is immune to Ghost, Dragon. It also resists Bug, Dark.

How does Azurill evolve?

Azurill evolves into Marill (Friendship).

What generation is Azurill from?

Azurill was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0298.

What are Azurill's base stats?

Azurill has HP 50, Attack 20, Defense 40, Special Attack 20, Special Defense 40, and Speed 20. Total base stat total: 190.

What are Azurill's abilities?

Azurill can have the abilities Thick Fat, Huge Power, plus the Hidden Ability Sap Sipper.

Is Azurill legendary or mythical?

No. Azurill is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Azurill's best stat?

Azurill's highest base stat is HP at 50, which ranks 149th of 191 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Azurill good?

Azurill has a base stat total of 190, the 1021st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 191st among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Azurill →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Azurill as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Azurill in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Azurill in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Azurill in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Azurill in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Azurill in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Azurill 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Azurill is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Poison Steel
½× Resists
Bug Dark
0× Immune to
Ghost Dragon
Comparison

Azurill vs. the average Normal-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 191 Normal-type Pokémon.

Stat Azurill Normal avg Difference
HP 50 73 -23
Attack 20 72 -52
Defense 40 64 -24
Special Attack 20 65 -45
Special Defense 40 71 -31
Speed 20 69 -49
Total 190 414 -224
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Game appearances

Azurill appears in 25 games.

Every mainline release where Azurill is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Azurill in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 6 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl
Great Marsh Area 1Great Marsh Area 2Great Marsh Area 3Great Marsh Area 4Great Marsh Area 5Great Marsh Area 6
Black 2, White 2
Floccesy Ranch InnerFloccesy Ranch OuterUnova Route 20
X, Y
Kalos Route 22Kalos Route 3
Pokémon anime

Azurill appears in 22 episodes.

From HZ056 (2024-06-28) through JN138 (2023-01-20).

TCG Pocket appearances

2 Azurill cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.