Azelf
TL;DR. Azelf is a pure psychic-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 580. It is thought that Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf all came from the same egg.
It is thought that Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf all came from the same egg.
Stat spread.
Total of 580. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Azelf 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, Azelf reaches 3,210 CP at level 40 and 3,673 CP as a best buddy.
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Azelf in competitive play.
Azelf is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #979 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Azelf.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Azelf, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Azelf?
Azelf is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Azelf weak to?
Azelf takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Azelf resistant to?
Azelf resists Fighting, Psychic. It has no full immunities.
Does Azelf evolve?
Azelf does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Azelf from?
Azelf was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0482.
What are Azelf's base stats?
Azelf has HP 75, Attack 125, Defense 70, Special Attack 125, Special Defense 70, and Speed 115. Total base stat total: 580.
What are Azelf's abilities?
Azelf can have the ability Levitate.
Is Azelf legendary or mythical?
Yes. Azelf is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.
What is Azelf's best stat?
Azelf's highest base stat is Attack at 125, which ranks 5th of 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
Is Azelf good?
Azelf has a base stat total of 580, the 69th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 19th among Psychic-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Azelf as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Azelf is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Azelf vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Azelf | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 75 | 74 | +1 |
| Attack | 125 | 67 | +58 |
| Defense | 70 | 73 | -3 |
| Special Attack | 125 | 88 | +37 |
| Special Defense | 70 | 84 | -14 |
| Speed | 115 | 72 | +43 |
| Total | 580 | 458 | +122 |
Azelf appears in 15 games.
Every mainline release where Azelf is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Azelf in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 10 games have a known habitat.
Azelf appears in 3 episodes.
From DP150 (2009-11-05) through DP152 (2009-11-12).
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Azelf card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Azelf
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