# Azelf - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Azelf in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Azelf)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Azelf
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 68.481%
- **Flamethrower**: 58.073%
- **Psyshock**: 42.035%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 42.033%
- **Psychic**: 36.279%
- **Energy Ball**: 36.194%
- **Fire Blast**: 20.158%
- **Thunderbolt**: 16.117%
- **Explosion**: 15.716%
- **Safeguard**: 15.455%

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

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 68.165%
- **Assault Vest**: 16.036%
- **Focus Sash**: 15.251%
- **Other**: 0.549%

## Common Teammates
- **Dodrio**: 42.033%
- **Slurpuff**: 42.033%
- **Volcarona**: 42.033%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 42.033%
- **Azumarill**: 42.033%
- **Politoed**: 36.194%

## FAQ for Azelf in vgc2015-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Azelf?
Azelf is frequently paired with Dodrio, Slurpuff, Volcarona, Salamence-Mega. 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 `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 42.119% 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** (68.165%).

### What is the most common role for Azelf?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Azelf often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Azelf) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Azelf
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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