Azelf Raid Guide
Your complete resource for defeating Azelf in Pokémon GO raids.
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What is Azelf?
Azelf is a Psychic type in 5 Star Raid Egg known for high CP and strong resistances. In this guide, we explore how to get Azelf, its competitive strengths, top counters.
🎯 Type Effectiveness Chart
Super Effective Against | Bug, Dark, Ghost |
|---|---|
Resistant To | Flying, Psychic |
👥 How Many Trainers Are Needed?
2–3 high-level trainers with top counters
4–5 casual trainers
Use Windy weather to buffs Azelf’s Psychic moves
Use Foggy weather to boosts Ghost, Dark counters
Best counters for Azelf are:
Top non‑Shadow counters: Giratina, Darkrai, Yveltal, Gholdengo, Tyranitar
Top Shadow/Legendary counters: Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Gengar, Shadow Cursola, Shadow Chandelure, Shadow Weavile
Raid CP caught level:
At Level 20 (no weather): ~1,752-1,834 CP
At Level 25 (Windy weather boost): ~2,190-2,293 CP
Raid Boss having CP of 44,972
Type: Dark/Flying
Fast: Gust, Snarl, Punch
Charged: Hyper Beam, Focus Blast, Hurricane, Psychic, Dark Pulse
Elite: Oblivion Wing
Best moveset for Yveltal are Gust(25) and Hyper Beam(150)
Type: Ghost/Dragon
Fast: Shadow Claw, Dragon Breath
Charged : Ancient Power, Shadow Sneak, Dragon Claw
Elite: Shadow Force
Best moveset for Giratina are Dragon Tail(14), Shadow Force(140)
Type: Steel/Ghost
Fast : Astonish, Hex
Charged : Power Gem, Shadow Ball, Dazzling Gleam, Focus Blast
Gholdengo is one of the best counters, use Hex(8) and Focus Blast(140).
Type: Rock/Dark
Fast: Iron Tail, Bite
Charged : Stone Edge, Fire Blast, Crunch, Brutal Swing
Elite: Smack Down
Best movset of Tyranitar are Iron Tail(14) and Fire Blast(140).
Type: Dark
Fast : Feint Attack, Snarl
Charged : Focus Blast, Shadow Ball, Dark Pulse
Elite : Sludge Bomb
Best movset of Darkrai are Snarl or Feint Attack(11) and Focus Blast(140).
Type: Dark/Dragon
Fast : Dragon Tail, Snarl
Charged : Sludge Bomb, Dragon Claw, Brutal Swing, Crunch
Guzzlord has boosted attack power, making it even more effective in raids. Use Dragon Tail(14) and Sludge Bomb(85).
Type: Ghost/Fire
Fast : Hex, Fire Spin, Incinerate
Charged : Shadow Ball, Overheat, Flame Charge, Energy Ball
Elite : Poltergeist
Chandelure has boosted attack power, making it even more effective in raids. Use Incinerate(32) and Overheat(160).
Type: Dark/Dragon
Fast: Dragon Breadth, Bite
Charged : Flash Cannon, Dragon Pulse, Dark Pulse
Elite : Brutal Swing
Hydreigon is one of the best counters, use Dragon Breath or Bite(6) and Flash Cannon(100).
Type: Bug/Fire
Fast: Bug Bite, Fire Spin
Charged: Bug Buzz, Solar Beam, Hurricane, Overheat
Volcarona is one of the best counters, use Fire Spin(13) and Solar Beam(140).
Type: Psychic/Dark
Fast : Astonish, Confusion
Charged : Shadow Ball, Psychic, Dark Pulse
Best moveset for Hoopa are Confusion(19), Shadow Ball(100)
Type: Rock/Dark
Fast: Iron Tail, Bite
Charged : Stone Edge, Fire Blast, Crunch, Brutal Swing
Elite: Smack Down
Best movset of Tyranitar are Iron Tail(14) and Fire Blast(140).
Type: Ghost
Fast: Tackle, Astonish
Charged: Power Gem, Rock Blast, Night Shade
Shadow Cursola has boosted attack power making it even more effective in raids, use Hex(8) and Shadow Ball(100).
Type: Ghost/Fire
Fast: Hex, Fire Spin, Incinerate
Charged : Shadow Ball, Overheat, Flame Charge, Energy Ball
Elite: Poltergeist
Shadow Chandelure has boosted attack power making it even more effective in raids, use Incinerate(32) and Overheat(160).
Type: Dark/Ice
Fast : Ice Shard, Feint Attack, Snarl
Charged :Focus Blast, Avalanche, Triple Axel, Foul Play
Shadow Weavile has boosted attack power making it even more effective in raids, use Feint Attack or Snarl(11) and Focus Blast(140).
Type: Ghost
Fast : Hex, Shadow Claw
Charged : Shadow Ball, Thunder, Dazzling Gleam
Shadow Banette has boosted attack power making it even more effective in raids, use Hex(8) and Shadow Ball or Thunder or Dazzling Gleam(100).
Type: Dark/Fire
Fast: Fire Fang, Snarl
Charged: Fire Blast, Flamethrower, Crunch, Foul Play
Shadow Houndoom has boosted attack power making it even more effective in raids, use Fire Fang(13) and Fire Blast(140).
Type: Dark/Flying
Fast : Peck, Snarl
Charged : Brave Bird, Sky Attack, Psychic, Dark Pulse
Shadow Honchkrow has boosted attack power, use Snarl(11) and Brave Bird(130)
Type: Psychic
Fast: Psycho Cut, Confusion
Charged : Focus Blast, Flamethrower, Thunderbolt, Psychic, Ice Beam
Elite : Hyper Beam, Shadow Ball, Psystrike
Shadow Mewtwo has boosted attack power making it even more effective in raids, use Confusion(19) and Hyper Beam(150).
Type: Ghost/Poison
Fast: Hex, Shadow Claw, Sucker Punch
Charged: Focus Blast, Sludge Bomb, Shadow Ball
Elite: Lick, Sludge Wave, Shadow Punch, Psychic, Dark Pulse
Best movset of Gengar are Hex(8) and Focus Blast(140).
Type: Rock/Dark
Fast : Iron Tail, Bite
Charged : Stone Edge, Fire Blast, Crunch, Brutal Swing
Elite: Smack Down
Mega Tyranitar is a powerhouse in raids. With boosted stats, use Iron Tail(14) and Fire Blast(140).
Type: Ghost/Poison
Fast : Hex, Shadow Claw, Sucker Punch
Charged : Focus Blast, Sludge Bomb, Shadow Ball
Elite : Lick, Sludge Wave, Shadow Punch, Psychic, Dark Pulse
Mega Gengar is a powerhouse in raids. With boosted stats, use Hex(8) and Focus Blast(140).
Type: Ghost
Fast: Hex, Shadow Claw
Charged: Shadow Ball, Thunder, Dazzling Gleam
Mega Banette is a powerhouse in raids. With boosted stats, use Hex(8) and Shadow Ball, Thunder, Dazzling Gleam(100).
Type: Dark/Fire
Fast : Fire Fang,Snarl
Charged : Fire Blast,Crunch,Flamethrower,Foul Play
Mega Houndoom is a powerhouse in raids. With boosted stats, use Fire Fang(13) and Fire Blast(140).
Type: Dragon/Flying
Fast : Air Slash, Dragon Tail
Charged : Aerial Ace, Ancient Power, Outrage
Elite : Hurricane, Breaking Swipe
Mega Rayquaza is a powerhouse in raids. With boosted stats, use Dragon Tail(14) and Outrage(110).
Type: Psychic
Fast: Psycho Cut, Confusion
Charged: Focus Blast, Shadow Ball, Fire Punch, Future Sight
Elite : Counter, Psychic, Dazzling Gleam
Mega Alakazam is a powerhouse in raids. With boosted stats, use Confusion(19) and Focus Blast(140).
Type: Bug
Fast : Rock Smash, Bug Bite, Fury Cutter
Charged : Vise Grip, Close Combat, Superpower, X-Scissor
Elite : Submission
Mega Pinsir is a powerhouse in raids, use Rock Smash(17) and Close Combat(105).
Type: Dark
Fast : Psycho Cut, Snarl
Charged : Dark Pulse, Megahorn, Thunder, Payback
Elite : Brutal Swing
Mega Absol is a powerhouse in raids. With boosted stats, use Snarl(11) and Megahorn(105).
Type: Psychic/Fairy
Fast: Magical Leaf, Charge Beam, Confusion, Charm
Charged: Shadow Ball, Psychic, Triple Axel, Dazzling Gleam
Elite: Synchronoise
Mega Gardevoir is a powerhouse in raids. With boosted stats, use Charm(20) and Shadow Ball or Dazzling Gleam(100).
Type: Water/Flying
Fast : Waterfall, Dragon Breath, Bite
Charged : Hydro Pump, Outrage, Twister, Crunch
Elite : Dragon Tail, Aqua Tail, Dragon Pulse
Mega Gyarados is a powerhouse in raid guide, use Dragon Tail(14) and Hydro Pump(135).
Azelf Moveset
Fast Moves: Confusion (Psychic), Extrasensory (Psychic)
Charged Moves: Fire Blast (Fire), Swift (Normal), Future Sight (Psychic)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can Azelf be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes! Shiny Azelf is available during certain raid rotations and events.
What are best moveset of Azelf?
Best movset of Azelf are Confusion which does damage of 19 under Fast Attack and Fire Blast of 140 under Charged Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
Is Azelf good in PvP?
Azelf has high Attack but lacks bulk and coverage, making it rarely used in PvP. It is better suited as a raid attacker.
What is the best weather to raid Azelf?
Windy weather to buffs Azelf’s Psychic moves, Foggy weather to boosts Ghost and Dark counters
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