# Azelf - OU Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

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

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Stealth Rock**: 95.280%
- **Taunt**: 93.814%
- **Explosion**: 92.101%
- **Knock Off**: 64.206%
- **Skill Swap**: 14.451%
- **Flamethrower**: 7.352%
- **Fire Blast**: 6.541%
- **Psychic**: 5.429%
- **Psyshock**: 3.858%
- **Other**: 16.969%

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

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 93.857%
- **Psychium Z**: 3.563%
- **Other**: 2.580%

## Common Teammates
- **Pinsir-Mega**: 71.477%
- **Dragonite**: 64.935%
- **Excadrill**: 63.304%
- **Manaphy**: 62.583%
- **Mimikyu**: 60.710%
- **Greninja**: 11.271%

## FAQ for Azelf in ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Azelf?
Azelf is frequently paired with Pinsir-Mega, Dragonite, Excadrill, Manaphy. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 61.465% 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** (93.857%).

### 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 ou-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/ou/Azelf) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - Build teams with Azelf
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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