5-Star raid Shiny available Psychic

Azelf Raid Guide

Weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Azelf.

Boosted in Windy 20 counters ranked
Catch CP
1,880
Lv 20 · 100% IV
Weather CP
2,339
Lv 25 · 100% IV
Trainers
3+
Min 2 at Lv 40+
Top DPS
44.0
Mega Gengar
Azelf

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Azelf. Tap a row for full stats.

1
Mega Gengar
Mega Gengar LickShadow Ball 44.0DPS 528TDO 2
Shadow Darkrai
Shadow Darkrai SnarlShadow Ball 39.7DPS 437TDO 3
Shadow Chandelure
Shadow Chandelure HexShadow Ball 39.3DPS 359TDO 4
Mega Absol
Mega Absol SnarlBrutal Swing 39.2DPS 322TDO 5
Shadow Gengar
Shadow Gengar LickShadow Ball 38.7DPS 289TDO 6
Mega Banette
Mega Banette HexShadow Ball 37.6DPS 380TDO 7
Blacephalon
Blacephalon AstonishShadow Ball 37.3DPS 305TDO 8
Shadow Absol
Shadow Absol SnarlBrutal Swing 37.2DPS 235TDO 9
Mega Tyranitar
Mega Tyranitar BiteBrutal Swing 36.3DPS 876TDO 10
Pheromosa
Pheromosa Bug BiteBug Buzz 36.3DPS 209TDO 11
Shadow Hydreigon
Shadow Hydreigon BiteBrutal Swing 36.2DPS 464TDO 12
Shadow Tyranitar
Shadow Tyranitar BiteBrutal Swing 35.8DPS 541TDO 13
Mega Heracross
Mega Heracross Struggle BugMegahorn 35.8DPS 592TDO 14
Shadow Weavile
Shadow Weavile SnarlFoul Play 35.7DPS 339TDO 15
Shadow Giratina (Origin)
Shadow Giratina (Origin) Shadow ClawShadow Force 35.6DPS 614TDO 16
Mega Houndoom
Mega Houndoom SnarlFoul Play 35.5DPS 487TDO 17
Shadow Regigigas
Shadow Regigigas Hidden PowerCrush Grip 34.8DPS 523TDO 18
Shadow Typhlosion (Hisuian)
Shadow Typhlosion (Hisuian) HexShadow Ball 34.6DPS 340TDO 19
Shadow Thundurus (Therian)
Shadow Thundurus (Therian) BiteWildbolt Storm 34.1DPS 335TDO 20
Shadow Haunter
Shadow Haunter LickShadow Ball 33.6DPS 149TDO

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier
5-Star
Weather boost
Windy
Shiny available
Yes
Base Attack
270
Base Defense
151
Base Stamina
181

Weak to — use these types

Bug1.6× Dark1.6× Ghost1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Fighting0.625× Psychic0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs Lv 20 CP Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor 1,796 2,234
15 / 15 / 15 100% 1,880 2,339
Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 1,880 CP it is a perfect Azelf — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty 2 trainers with six level-40 top counters each; plan for 3+ with mixed teams. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Azelf resists Fighting, Psychic — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Azelf?

The top counter is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball at 44 DPS against Azelf. Shadow Darkrai (39.7) and Shadow Chandelure (39.3) follow.

What is Azelf weak to?

Azelf takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves.

How many trainers do I need to beat Azelf?

2 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 39.7 DPS against Azelf). With mixed teams plan for 3 or more — the estimate comes from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS on this page.

Can Azelf be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny. Community-collected data puts legendary raid encounters at roughly 1 in 20.

What weather boosts Azelf?

Windy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,234–2,339 CP instead of 1,796–1,880. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Azelf worth raiding?

As one of your own Pokemon, Azelf ranks #25 among Psychic-type raid attackers (Tier D). Useful, not essential — raid it if you need the candy or the dex entry.

What is the best moveset for Azelf?

The counter list on this page is for beating Azelf. For the moves Azelf should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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All raid bosses Every boss in the current rotation Best Bug attackers Top Bug-type Pokemon ranked by DPS Azelf Pokedex Base stats, moves and evolutions