Azurill Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Azurill in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Azurill
Azurill is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal/Fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Lucario (Mega) with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 84.000 DPS.
Azurill 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: Azurill is weak to Poison, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Ghost, Bug-type moves as Azurill 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 Azurill is Mega Lucario (84.000 DPS), Shadow Metagross (83.733 DPS), and Mega Metagross (81.467 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Azurill: After defeating Azurill, the catch encounter will have a CP between 183 and 213 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 228-265 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Azurill from raids will have exactly 213 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 Azurill?
The best counter for Azurill is Mega Lucario with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 84.000 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Metagross (83.733 DPS) and Mega Metagross (81.467 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Azurill?
Azurill 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 Azurill weak to?
Azurill is weak to Poison, Steel-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Ghost, Bug, Dark-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Azurill be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Azurill's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Azurill from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Azurill from raids will have 213 CP at level 20, or 265 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 183. If you see 213 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Azurill worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Azurill 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 Azurill?
For the best moveset for Azurill itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Azurill 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 Azurill without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Azurill can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Deoxys (Attack) (73.613 DPS) and Eternatus (72.235 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 Azurill in raids?
Weather boost information for Azurill is not currently available. Normal-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.