Azumarill Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Azumarill in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Azumarill
Azumarill is a 3-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with water/fairy typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 48.600 DPS. Azumarill's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Azumarill can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Azumarill is weak to Electric, Grass, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Bug, Dark-type moves as Azumarill resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Azumarill is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (48.600 DPS), Regieleki (43.294 DPS), and Deoxys (Attack) (42.194 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Azumarill: After defeating Azumarill, the catch encounter will have a CP between 870 and 930 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1083-1157 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Azumarill from raids will have exactly 930 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Azumarill?
The best counter for Azumarill is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 48.600 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (43.294 DPS) and Deoxys (Attack) (42.194 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Azumarill?
Azumarill can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Azumarill weak to?
Azumarill is weak to Electric, Grass, Poison-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fighting, Fire, Ice, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Azumarill be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Azumarill's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Azumarill from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Azumarill from raids will have 930 CP at level 20, or 1157 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 870. If you see 930 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Azumarill worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Azumarill is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Azumarill?
For the best moveset for Azumarill itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Azumarill stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Azumarill without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Azumarill can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (43.294 DPS) and Deoxys (Attack) (42.194 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Azumarill in raids?
Azumarill is weather boosted during rainy,cloudy weather. When boosted, Azumarill is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (1083-1157 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.