# Azelf - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Azelf in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Azelf)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Azelf
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Taunt**: 85.046%
- **Explosion**: 81.056%
- **Stealth Rock**: 55.678%
- **Psychic**: 44.225%
- **Fire Blast**: 38.063%
- **Magic Room**: 34.600%
- **Knock Off**: 10.797%
- **U-turn**: 9.786%
- **Thunder Wave**: 9.482%
- **Thunderbolt**: 3.242%

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

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 41.677%
- **Colbur Berry**: 33.240%
- **Focus Sash**: 11.848%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.875%
- **Light Clay**: 2.517%
- **Eject Button**: 2.085%
- **Choice Scarf**: 1.715%
- **Other**: 4.042%

## Common Teammates
- **Scizor**: 65.116%
- **Dragapult**: 40.966%
- **Raging Bolt**: 39.454%
- **Zamazenta**: 39.073%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 37.737%
- **Gholdengo**: 36.621%

## FAQ for Azelf in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Azelf?
Azelf is frequently paired with Scizor, Dragapult, Raging Bolt, Zamazenta. 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 **Naive** nature with an EV spread of `0/148/108/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 37.713% 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 **Life Orb** (41.677%).

### What is the most common role for Azelf?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Azelf often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9ou-1825 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/gen9ou/Azelf) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Azelf
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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