Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Azelf
Say it: AZ-elf
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Azelf is the Willpower Pokémon — a Psychic Legendary lake guardian. In Pokémon GO it is a glass-cannon Psychic raid attacker. Psychic helps against Fighting and Poison; Bug, Ghost, and Dark hit it hard. Catch Azelf from Legendary raids and special research.
Say it: AZ-elf
Azelf (#482) is a Psychic Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a high-Attack Psychic raid attacker (Confusion / Extrasensory + Futuresight). Against Azelf, lead with Bug, Ghost, or Dark. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Azelf is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0482. Legendaries shine in Master League and 5-star raids when IVs and moves align.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Confusion or Extrasensory + Futuresight is the usual Psychic kit; Fire Blast and Swift add coverage. Shadow Azelf is a top Psychic DPS pick when available — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Psychic moves hit Fighting and Poison hard.
When Azelf is your opponent, Bug, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 270
- Defense
- 151
- Stamina
- 181
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 2. Mega Scizor · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 3. Pheromosa · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 4. Shadow Scyther · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 5. Genesect · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 6. Scizor · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 7. Escavalier · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Megahorn
- 8. Volcarona · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 9. Yanmega · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 10. Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 11. Heracross · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Megahorn
- 12. Accelgor · beats Bug
Infestation + Bug Buzz
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Volcarona · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 2. Yanmega · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 3. Scyther · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 4. Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 5. Heracross · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Megahorn
- 6. Forretress · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 7. Ninjask · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + Bug Buzz
- 8. Masquerain · beats Bug
Infestation + Bug Buzz
- 9. Vivillon · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Bug Buzz
- 10. Ledian · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Bug Buzz
- 11. Ariados · beats Bug
Infestation + Megahorn
- 12. Beedrill · beats Bug
Infestation + X-Scissor
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Azelf’s always-available TM pool. Confusion + Futuresight covers Psychic raid needs.
Fast
- Confusion · Standard
Psychic damage / default
- Extrasensory · Standard
Psychic energy
Charged
- Futuresight · Standard
Best Psychic nuke
- Fire Blast · Standard
Fire coverage
- Swift · Standard
Normal coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- confusion
- extrasensory
Charged
- futuresight
- swift
- fire blast
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #813 of 954 · CP 1467
Confusion + Fire Blast
- Ultra League · rank #578 of 747 · CP 2476
Confusion + Fire Blast
- Master League · rank #364 of 1023 · CP 3629
Confusion + Fire Blast
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Raid attacker roles
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