Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Azelf's Attack does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Attack and Sp. Atk EVs per KO. Near-impossible to catch, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
When Azelf flew, people gained the determination to do things. It was the birth of willpower.
When Azelf flew, people gained the determination to do things. It was the birth of willpower.
Azelf Weakness
Type-wise, Azelf takes extra damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Azelf leans offensive (base 125 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Purrloin Dark | D | |
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Purrloin builds →Thief 2x40-48% Pursuit 2x27-33% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
 Venipede BugPoison | D | |
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Mandibuzz builds →Feint Attack 2x46-54% Thief 2x46-54% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x72-86% Bite 2x54-64% Assurance 2x54-64% Thief 2x54-64% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x51-61% Payback 2x43-51% | ||
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Purrloin builds →Assurance 2x40-48% Thief 2x40-48% Pursuit 2x27-32% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x55-66% U-turn 2x49-57% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Mandibuzz builds →U-turn 2x33-40% Feint Attack 2x43-51% Thief 2x43-51% Snarl 2x36-43% | ||
 Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Liepard builds →U-turn 2x43-51% Assurance 2x55-66% Thief 2x55-66% Snarl 2x50-60% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x70-83% Bite 2x53-63% Assurance 2x53-63% Thief 2x53-63% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x49-57% Snarl 2x29-34% Payback 2x41-49% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x55-66% U-turn 2x49-58% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Mandibuzz builds →U-turn 2x34-40% Feint Attack 2x45-53% Thief 2x45-53% Snarl 2x36-43% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x71-83% Shadow Claw 2x41-49% Bite 2x53-63% Assurance 2x53-63% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x64-76% Feint Attack 2x49-58% Snarl 2x28-33% Payback 2x40-48% | ||
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Purrloin builds →Night Slash 2x43-50% U-turn 2x29-34% Shadow Claw 2x29-34% Assurance 2x38-45% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x51-60% Shadow Ball 2x34-40% U-turn 2x34-40% Feint Attack 2x44-52% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x43-51% Night Slash 2x88-104%KO Shadow Claw 2x59-69% Bite 2x76-90% | ||
Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Liepard builds →Shadow Ball 2x49-58% Night Slash 2x65-77% Shadow Claw 2x43-51% U-turn 2x43-51% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Krokorok builds →Foul Play 2x81-96% Crunch 2x69-81% Shadow Claw 2x41-49% Bite 2x53-63% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x65-77% Feint Attack 2x49-58% Snarl 2x28-33% Payback 2x40-48% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x53-62% Shadow Ball 2x35-41% U-turn 2x35-41% Feint Attack 2x44-52% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x44-52% X-Scissor 2x68-80% Night Slash 2x90-106%KO Shadow Claw 2x60-71% | ||
Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Liepard builds →Shadow Ball 2x49-59% Night Slash 2x64-76% Shadow Claw 2x43-51% U-turn 2x43-51% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Krokorok builds →Foul Play 2x83-98% Crunch 2x69-82% Shadow Claw 2x41-48% Bite 2x53-62% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x66-78% Feint Attack 2x49-58% Snarl 2x27-32% Payback 2x42-50% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Scizor threatens a KO with U-turn (151-178%).
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch44-52% Superpower43-51% Pursuit 2x58-69% U Turn 2x151-178%KO | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | A | |
Bug is super effective against AzelfView Genesect → | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Azelf View Jellicent builds →Scald39-46% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
No breeding, no evolution. Azelf is a Psychic legendary with 580 base stat total that you obtain once and build around. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Black 2 & White 2 Azelf Best Moveset
The Sash lets Azelf ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to get Stealth Rock up, and Levitate squeezes extra value from the position. Flexible EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Azelf best EVs are Speed and Attack
Physical Stallbreaker Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Explosion
- Taunt
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Azelf threatens 12 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Flying standing out. Pair that with Future Sight and Dream Eater and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Azelf in Black 2 & White 2
Azelf is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Route 23 when your team is ready for the fight.
Best Locations to Catch Azelf in Black 2 & White 2
Azelf Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Azelf is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Stealth Rock with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Azelf gets Levitate. But Levitate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 115 Speed, Levitate gives Azelf an edge before opponents can react.
Azelf is a mixed attacker with base 125 Attack and 125 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 115 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
For Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Stealth Rock, Explosion, Taunt, and Flamethrower. Stealth Rock leads at 20% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Since Diamond & Pearl, Azelf has appeared in 13 games. Legendary Pokemon like Azelf are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves