# Azelf - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Azelf in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Azelf)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Azelf
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Stealth Rock**: 63.182%
- **Flamethrower**: 61.837%
- **Taunt**: 51.386%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 49.151%
- **Thunderbolt**: 48.614%
- **Fire Blast**: 36.820%
- **Psychic**: 27.503%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 27.503%
- **Explosion**: 14.031%
- **Other**: 19.974%

## Common Abilities
- **Levitate**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 44.458%
- **Icicle Plate**: 28.039%
- **Choice Specs**: 27.503%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 39.931%
- **Salamence**: 37.565%
- **Hatterene**: 36.818%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 28.039%
- **Hawlucha**: 28.039%
- **Medicham-Mega**: 28.039%

## FAQ for Azelf in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Azelf?
The most common moves for Azelf are Stealth Rock, Flamethrower, Taunt, Hidden Power Ice. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Azelf?
Azelf is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Salamence, Hatterene, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Azelf?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Azelf?
The top build for Azelf features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/104/252/0/152`. This configuration accounts for 28.039% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Azelf?
Azelf is most effectively run with the ability **Levitate** (100.000%) and the item **Focus Sash** (44.458%).

### What is the most common role for Azelf?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Azelf often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Azelf?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 125 |
| Sp. Def | 70 |
| Speed | 115 |
| **BST** | **580** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Azelf on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Azelf) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Azelf
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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