Get set to battle Azelf in Pokémon GO.
Azelf is returning to Pokémon The Lake trio in Pokémon GO are all region specific, so Azelf will be available in the North American region (or via remote raids for people in other regions).
Azelf is probably the best Pokémon of the lake trio to use as a raid attacker. It has a strong attack stat, but a low defence stat. It still doesn't stack up to some
This Azelf Pokémon GO raid guide will give you everything you need to win your raids.
Lake Trio Raid Guides:
Best Azelf counters in Pokémon GO:
Azelf is a Psychic-type Pokémon meaning it is weak to Bug, Dark and Ghost-type Pokémon.
Here are the best Azelf counters in Pokémon GO:
 Dawn Wings Necrozma Shadow Claw & Moongeist Beam |  Mega Tyranitar Bite & Brutal Swing |  Mega Absol Snarl & Brutal Swing |  Mega Gengar Lick & Shadow Ball |  Mega Houndoom Snarl & Foul Play |  Mega Rayquaza Dragon Tail & Dragon Ascent |  Tyranitar Bite & Brutal Swing |  Hydregion Bite & Brutal Swing |  Dusk Mane Necrozma Shadow Claw & Sunsteel Strike |  Darkrai Snarl & Shadow Ball |  Black Kyurem Shadow Claw & Freeze Shock |  Origin Forme Giratina Shadow Claw & Shadow Force |  Hoopa Unbound Astonish & Shadow Ball |  Blacephalon Astonish & Shadow Ball |  Dragapult Astonish & Shadow Ball |
Since we last saw Uxie in Pokémon GO, there is a wide range of new options to take on this Raid in Pokémon GO. That includes the super powerful Dawn Wings Necrozma, which has the hard hitting Moongeist Beam Charged Attack. This Pokémon is better than all Mega Evolution options, and you aren't limited to just one of these in your Raid team.
Otherwise, strong options include Mega Tyranitar or Mega Absol. Mega Absol needs Brutal Swing, which was avaliable during the recent Mega Absol Raid Day. Additionally, Black Kyurem, Hoopa Unbound and Blacephalon have all also been in Raids recently and are good counters to use here.
There are also some easily accessible budget options, including Hydregion and standard form Tyranitar.
Can Azelf be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, the Azelf you encounter after winning this Raid can be shiny.
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Mega Evolutions to get you more Azelf candy in Pokémon GO
Mega Evolutions can help you get more candy and XL candy with every catch. Having a mega level 3 active that boosts candy for Psychic types will give you an extra 2 candy per catch, as well as a 25% bonus to your XL candy chance.
- Alakazam
- Slowbro
- Gardevoir
- Medicham
- Latias
- Latios
- Rayquaza
- Gallade
How many trainers do I need to beat Azelf in Pokémon GO?
Azelf's low defence stat means it does not require you to have a huge squad to take it down. High level trainers, with party play, can duo Azelf pretty easily. However a general rule of thumb is about 3-5 high level trainers and 6-8 lower level trainers to take this 'mon down.
Azelf Pokémon GO 100% IV hundo CP
Azelf might not be the worlds best Psychic attacker, but a 100% IV hundo Pokémon is always attractive for any Pokémon GO Trainers collection.
Here are the 100% IV hundo CP values to keep an eye out for after your Azelf raid.
- 1834 CP
- 2293 CP (Weather boosted)
Weather Effects:
Weather boost can help you save candy, get better IVs and benefit from power boosts on your team. Here are the weather effects to keep an eye on when taking on these raids.
Weather | Pro | Con |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny | - | Boosts Azelf's Fire Blast |
| Windy | The Azelf you encounter will be a higher CP | Boost Azelf's Psychic moves |
| Partly Cloudy | - | Boosts Azelf's Swift |
| Cloudy | - | - |
| Snow | - | - |
| Rainy | Boosts Bug-type attacks | - |
| Fog | Boosts Dark and Ghost-type attacks |
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