Azumarill is an immensely powerful Physical Attacker with excellent typing. Read on to find out the best build, the best moveset, basic information, stats and recommended partners for Azumarill in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP).
| Azumarill - Related Guides | |
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| Evolution and Learnset | Build for Ranked Battle |
Azumarill Best Build and Moveset
Belly-Jet Azumarill
| Pokemon | Ability | Item | Moves | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azumarill | Huge Power | Sitrus Berry | ・Waterfall ・Aqua Jet ・Play Rough ・Belly Drum | ||
| Nature / EVs | Adamant 212 HP / 252 Atk / 44 SpD | ||||
| Final Stats | 202 HP / 112 Atk (224 with Huge Power) / 100 Def / 106 SpD / 70 Spe | ||||
It is important that Azumarill's HP always be an even number so that Sitrus Berry always triggers after a Belly Drum. Waterfall is for extra power that Aqua Jet does not always have, and because we may not always be able to set up Belly Drum.
Because Azumarill's Huge Power Ability doubles its Attack Stat, Azumarill always hits really hard, negating the need for coverage moves.
Choice Band Azumarill
| Pokemon | Ability | Item | Moves | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azumarill | Huge Power | Choice Band | ・Waterfall ・Aqua Jet ・Play Rough ・Superpower | ||
| Nature / EVs | Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD | ||||
| Final Stats | 207 HP / 112 Atk (224 with Huge Power) / 100 Def / 101 SpD / 70 Spe | ||||
This set allows Azumarill to hit as hard as possible without the need for Belly Drum. Locking itself into Aqua Jet can be a win condition if your opponent does not have resists or immunities. The inclusion of Superpower is for attacking Steel-type Pokemon like Magnezone or Empoleon that would attempt to wall Azumarill.
Using Azumarill
Azumarill would want to come out mid-late game, when we have positioned it to be able to sweep. Azumarill's teammates must have ample speed and firepower to take out fast Electric-type Pokemon that can easily KO Azumarill. It's offensive coverage of Water and Fairy allow it to pose a threat to many different types.
Azumarill also does not like to be inflicted with status conditions, so a teammate that can take one for it would be very useful in protecting Azumarill.
Other Viable Moves
| Substitute | Substitute can potentially protect Azumarill from status moves. However be careful with using this, as Azumarill has lackluster Speed. This move can also be used to trigger Azumarill's Sitrus Berry. |
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| Brick Break | A little bit weaker than Superpower, but does not lower Azumarill's stats. Brick Break can break an opponent's Reflect or Light Screen. |
Azumarill Basic Information
Azumarill - Type
| AzumarillAqua Rabbit Pokémon | |
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| Type 1 | Type 2 |
Azumarill Weaknesses and Resistances
| Type | |
|---|---|
| Takes 4x damage | - |
| Takes 2x damage | |
| Takes 0.5x damage | |
| Takes 1/4x damage | - |
| Takes 0x damage |
Azumarill Abilities
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Thick Fat | Ups resistance to Fire-Type and Ice-Type moves. |
| Huge Power | Raises the Pokemon's Attack stat. |
Azumarill Hidden Ability
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Sap Sipper | Boosts Attack when hit by a Grass-type move. |
Azumarill Base Stats
| HP | 100 | |
| Atk | 50 | |
| Def | 80 | |
| Sp. Atk | 60 | |
| Sp. Def | 80 | |
| Speed | 50 | |
| Total Base Stats | 420 | |
Azumarill Strengths and Weaknesses
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| ✔︎ Its Huge Power gives it a tremendously high Attack stat. ✔︎ Has a reliable priority move in Aqua Jet. ✔︎ Excellent typing that gives it plenty of resistances. | ✖︎ Is very susceptible to fast Pokemon with Electric-type moves. ✖︎ It's limited movepool make it very predictable. |
Azumarill's Huge Power
Azumarill's Huge Power Ability doubles its Attack Stat. If it is able to set up Belly Drum or is equipped with a Choice Band, its Attack Stat becomes even more monstrous and Azumarill becomes extremely difficult to stop. Having access to a priority move in Aqua Jet also ensures that it will attack first most of the time.
Play Rough's Destructive Power
Most Pokemon will not want to switch into Azumarill's boosted Play Roughs. Because there are no Pokemon that are immune to Fairy-type attacks, Play Rough is a decent option even when anticipating a defensive switch. Unboosted Play Roughs can also knock out Pokemon that are weak to Fairy-type moves, such as Tyranitar or Hariyama.
Counter Azumarill with Faster, Bulkier Pokemon
Azumarill does not appreciate taking Thunderbolts, and it can get KO'd despite some EV investments in Special Defense. Defensive switches with Pokemon with Water immunity are also really good for keeping Azumarill players honest.
| Pokemon | Description |
|---|---|
| Raikou | Ranking：★★★★★・Some Raikou are EV Trained to survive +6 Aqua Jets and hit back with a powerful Thunderbolt |
| Wash Rotom | Ranking：★★★★★・Resists Azumarill's Water-type Moves, and attack it with a super-effective Electric-type move. ・Can mitigate Azumarill's Attack power with a Will-O-Wisp. |
| Venusaur | Ranking：★★★★★・Resists Azumarill's Water-type Moves, and attack it with a super-effective Grass or Poison-type move |
| Gastrodon | Ranking：★★★★・Can switch into a Water-type move and boost its Special Attack Stat with its Storm Drain Ability. ・Can put Azumarill to sleep with Yawn. |
Best Natures for Azumarill
| Best Natures | |
|---|---|
| Adamant (Atk↑ Sp. Atk↓) | Brave (Atk↑ Speed↓) |
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Best Partners for Azumarill
Gliscor
| Pokemon | Ability | Item | Moves | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gliscor | Poison Heal | Toxic Orb | ・Earthquake ・Ice Fang ・Swords Dance ・Protect | ||
| Nature / EVs | Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe | ||||
| Final Stats | 151 HP / 147 Atk / 145 Def / 95 SpD / 161 Spe | ||||
Gliscor is able to comfortably switch in to Electric-type moves that threaten Azumarill. It is also immune to status conditions if it is Poisoned. Gliscor can safely switch into a move it resists and set up Swords Dance.
Arcanine
| Pokemon | Ability | Item | Moves | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcanine | Intimidate | Mago Berry | ・Flare Blitz ・Snarl ・Extreme Speed ・Safeguard | ||
| Nature / EVs | Jolly 252 HP / 4 Atk / 4 Def / 108 SpD / 140 Spe | ||||
| Final Stats | 197 HP / 131 Atk / 101 Def / 108 SpA / 114 SpD / 146 Spe | ||||
Arcanine is bulky enough to be capable of defensive switches. It can also threaten Steel-type Pokemon who might attempt to wall Azumarill, such as Magnezone, Skarmory or Bronzong. Arcanine can also deal super-effective damage to Grass-type Pokemon.
Pokemon BDSP Related Guides
Tier List and Movesets for Competitive Battle
Strategies for Individual Pokemon
| Competitive Pokemon Builds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gyarados | Breloom | Gliscor |
| Scizor | Suicune | Latios |
| Garchomp | Gengar | Azumarill |
| Hippowdon | Mamoswine | Latias |
| Heatran | Blaziken | Wash Rotom |
| Metagross | Tyranitar | Dragonite |
| Togekiss | Cloyster | Salamence |
| Cresselia | ||
