Type matchups
Damage Azelf takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic type, Azelf has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 44 other Pokémon share the Psychic typing.
- Levitate (always, already counted above): Ground 1× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 75
- Attack
- 125
- Defense
- 70
- Sp. Atk
- 125
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 115
- Total
- 580
Azelf has a base stat total of 580, higher than 85% of Pokémon. Its Attack (125) and Sp. Atk (125) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 115 beats 92% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 75 HP, 70 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Azelf's only ability is Levitate.
How to beat Azelf
Azelf takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting and Psychic moves are resisted.
Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Azelf's Psychic moves. Hoopa Unbound hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Azelf's Psychic moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Azelf's Psychic moves.
Evolution
Azelf does not evolve.
Best counters to Azelf
Other Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Azelf weak to?
As a Psychic type, Azelf takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Azelf resistant to?
Azelf resists Fighting and Psychic moves. It is immune to Ground.
What are the best counters to Azelf?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hoopa Unbound and Tyranitar, which hit Azelf with super-effective attacks.