What is Azumarill weak to?

In Emerald, Azumarill's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric) and Exeggutor (Grass), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

How do you evolve Azumarill?

In Emerald, Marill evolves into Azumarill at level 18. Azumarill is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Azurill . It sits at 420 BST in its evolved form.

Should I use Azumarill?

In Emerald, Azumarill can work for a story run. 420 BST is average, but water typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.

In Emerald, Huge Power changes the entire equation for Azumarill. The 420 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Focuspunch with Leftovers is the standard set.

What is the best ability for Azumarill?

Huge Power is what you want on Azumarill. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Thick Fat, Sap Sipper) work on paper but Huge Power is what makes Azumarill worth using.

Azumarill - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Balanced

CTier

50Speed · Slow

Stats & Training

Bulk defines Azumarill's stat line. HP and Defense anchor the defensive side, but Attack can't keep up offensively. Moderately hard to find and worth 3 HP EVs.

Base Stats

Above

HP100

Attack50

Defense80

Sp. Atk60

Sp. Def80

Speed50

Total420

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging75 / 255

Growth Rate

Fast800,000 XP

Height0.8 m

Weight28.5 kg

Base XP210

Abilities

Thick FatRare

Halves damage from fire and ice moves.

Huge PowerTop Pick

Doubles Attack in battle.

Sap SipperHANot in game

Absorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage.

Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice to ½x · Sap Sipper grants Grass immunity

EV Yield

HP+3AtkDefSpASpDSpe

Strong HP training target

Pokedex Entries

It lives in water virtually all day long. Its body color and pattern act as camouflage that makes it tough for enemies to spot in water.

Emerald

Azumarill Weakness

Azumarill is weak to Electric and Grass. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread. With 100 HP and balanced defenses, Azumarill can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.

Azumarill Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Water, Ice, Steel

Type ChartGood

2Weak

4Resist

1Immune

Score0

Gen III Type Chart

Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Grass

½xResist

Fire Water Ice Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Grass

STAB (3)

Fire Ground Rock

How to Beat Azumarill in Emerald (Best Counters)

In Emerald, Magneton can KO Azumarill with Thunderbolt (91-108%). Jolteon's Thunderbolt hits Azumarill for 79-93%.

Magneton ElectricSteel	A
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves ThunderboltSTAB Hidden Power Fire ToxicUtility Thunder Wave Damage vs Azumarill Thunderbolt 2x 91-108%KO View Magneton builds →
Jolteon Electric	A
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves ThunderboltSTAB Baton Pass Hidden Power Ice Hidden Power Grass Damage vs Azumarill Thunderbolt 2x 79-93% View Jolteon builds →
Breloom GrassFighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityEffect Spore ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves SporeUtility Focus Punch Mach Punch Sky Uppercut Damage vs Azumarill Mach Punch 20-23% View Breloom builds →
Venusaur GrassPoison	C
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves Leech Seed Sleep Powder Giga Drain Sludge Bomb Damage vs Azumarill Giga Drain 2x 59-69% Sludge Bomb 22-26% View Venusaur builds →

Emerald Evolution

End of the line. Azumarill caps a three-stage chain that started at Azurill. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are quick to hatch. HP grew the most through evolution (+50 over Azurill), and Azumarill peaks at 420 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms

#298Azurill

High Friendship

#183Marill

Level 18

#184Azumarill

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Azurill

Normal

Marill

Water

Azumarill

Water

70+20

100+30

ATK

50+30

DEF

50+10

80+30

SP.ATK

60+40

SP.DEF

50+10

80+30

SPE

40+20

50+10

BST

190C-Tier

250D-Tier+60

420B-Tier+170

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Azumarill to get Azurill eggs easily using 27 partners from the Fairy and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Belly Drum, Encore and 10 more.

Egg Groups

FairyWater1

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

10 cycles·2,570 steps

Fast~3 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

13moves

Breed With (best first)

Emerald Azumarill Best Moveset

Huge Power helps Azumarill stick around while dealing real damage. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, max HP and Attack EVs for the right balance, and Focuspunch as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.

Best Build

Experimental

Physical Tank

Ability

Huge Power

Item

LeftoversSUSTAIN

Best Nature for Azumarill

Adamant+ATK

Azumarill best EVs are HP and Attack

EVs

Atk

Spe

Physical Tank Moveset

Focus Punch
Brick Break
SubstituteUtility
Hidden Power Ghost

Moves

Breeding opens up real options for Azumarill. Amnesia and Belly Drum come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Hydro Pump and Surf and coverage across 7 types.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Defense Curl

———40Normal

Lv 1

Tackle

—3510035Normal

Lv 1

Tail Whip

——10030Normal

Lv 1

Water Gun

—4010025Water

Lv 3

Defense Curl

———40Normal

Lv 6

Tail Whip

——10030Normal

Lv 10

Water Gun

—4010025Water

Lv 15

Rollout

—309020Rock

Lv 24

Bubble Beam

—6510020Water

Lv 34

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Lv 45

Rain Dance

C——5Water

Lv 57

Hydro Pump

C120805Water

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

D120705Ice

TM31

Brick Break

A7510015Fighting

TM28

Dig

—6010010Ground

HM08

Dive

—6010010Water

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM01

Focus Punch-3

A15010020Fighting

TM21

Frustration

——10020Normal

TM07

Hail

———10Ice

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

D9510010Ice

TM23

Iron Tail

D1007515Steel

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

HM06

Rock Smash

—2010015Fighting

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

HM04

Strength

—8010015Normal

HM03

Surf

C9510015Water

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

TM03

Water Pulse

—6010020Water

HM07

Waterfall

C8010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg

Amnesia

D——20Psychic

Egg

Belly Drum

B——10Normal

Egg

Encore

C—1005Normal

Egg

Future Sight

—12010010Psychic

Egg

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

Egg

Perish Song

C——5Normal

Egg

Present

D—9015Normal

Egg

Refresh

D——20Normal

Egg

Sing

——5515Normal

Egg

Slam

—807520Normal

Egg

Substitute

A——10Normal

Egg

Supersonic

——5520Normal

Egg

Tickle

——10020Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Body Slam

B8510015Normal

Tutor

Defense Curl

———40Normal

Tutor

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Tutor

Dynamic Punch

D100505Fighting

Tutor

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Tutor

Ice Punch

D7510015Ice

Tutor

Icy Wind

—559515Ice

Tutor

Mega Kick

—120755Normal

Tutor

Mega Punch

—808520Normal

Tutor

Mimic

———10Normal

Tutor

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Tutor

Rollout

—309020Rock

Tutor

Seismic Toss

D—10020Fighting

Tutor

Sleep Talk

D——10Normal

Tutor

Snore

—4010015Normal

Tutor

Substitute

A——10Normal

Tutor

Swagger

——9015Normal

Tutor

Swift

—60—20Normal

Reminder Moves

Rem

Bubble

—2010030Water

Rem

Charm

——10020Normal

Rem

Slam

—807520Normal

Rem

Splash

———40Normal

How to Get Azumarill in Emerald

Grab Marill from the locations below, it shows up in the wild. Drop it at the nursery to hatch Azurill. From there, level the baby through the remaining stages to Azumarill.

How to Obtain Azumarill in Emerald

Azurill is your first catch on the way to Azumarill. You'll find surfing and walking encounters from Lv. 4-35 across 11 total spots in the chain.

Step 1Breed Azurill from Marill
Breed from Marill at the Day Care.
Friendship
Step 2Catch or Evolve Marill
Petalburg City
Surfing on water Lv.5-35 City
100%Early
Route 102
Surfing on water Lv.5-35 Route
99%Early
Route 111 - South
Surfing on water Lv.5-35 Route
99%Early
Route 114
Surfing on water Lv.5-35 Route
99%Early
Route 117
Surfing on water Lv.5-35 Route
99%Early
Route 120
Surfing on water Lv.5-35 Route
99%Early
Route 112
Grass Lv.14-16 Route
25%Early
Route 104
Grass Lv.4-5 Route
20%Early
Route 117
Grass Lv.13 Route
10%Early
Safari Zone - South Extension
Surfing on water Lv.25-35 Facility
CommonMid
Route 120
Grass Lv.25-27 Route
15%Mid
or evolve from Azurill (Step 1)
Train until Level 18
Step 3Azumarill ✓

Azumarill Guide

In Emerald, Azumarill's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric) and Exeggutor (Grass), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Emerald, Marill evolves into Azumarill at level 18. Azumarill is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Azurill. It sits at 420 BST in its evolved form.
In Emerald, Azumarill can work for a story run. 420 BST is average, but water typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Emerald, Huge Power changes the entire equation for Azumarill. The 420 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Focuspunch with Leftovers is the standard set.
Huge Power is what you want on Azumarill. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Thick Fat, Sap Sipper) work on paper but Huge Power is what makes Azumarill worth using.

Game Availability

Available in 17 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Azumarill spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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