# Azelf - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Azelf builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Azelf Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## 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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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Bug (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fighting (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

**Ability Notes**: Levitate: Ground moves become 0x unless Gravity, Iron Ball, or similar effects apply.

## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 99.985%
- **Flamethrower**: 99.984%
- **Stealth Rock**: 99.984%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 99.983%

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

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 99.997%
- **Other**: 0.003%

## Common Teammates
- **Ditto**: 86.838%
- **Keldeo**: 86.838%
- **Espeon**: 86.838%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 86.838%
- **Reuniclus**: 86.838%

## FAQ for Azelf in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Azelf?
Azelf is frequently paired with Ditto, Keldeo, Espeon, Rotom-Wash. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Azelf weak to and resistant against?
Azelf is weak to Bug (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), resists Fighting (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), and is immune to no types. Ability notes: Levitate: Ground moves become 0x unless Gravity, Iron Ball, or similar effects apply.

### 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 `0/4/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 99.983% 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** (99.997%).

### 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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