Azelf Weaknesses
Azelf takes double damage from these attack types — lead with them in any Azelf matchup.
Azelf Resistances
Avoid these attack types — Azelf takes reduced damage from them.
Best Azelf Counters
The strongest attackers among the types that hit Azelf for 2× damage. Pick the game you're playing to only see Pokémon you can actually get:
Your Party vs Azelf
Your party is empty — add some Pokémon! Open any Pokémon's page and tap ♥ Add to Party (and star up to 4 of its moves), then come back to see exactly which of your Pokémon — and which attack — beats Azelf.
Azelf Weakness Q&A
- What is Azelf weak to?
- Azelf takes extra damage from Bug (2×), Ghost (2×), and Dark (2×) type attacks.
- What attacks does Azelf resist?
- Azelf takes reduced damage from Fighting (½×) and Psychic (½×) type attacks.
- What is the best counter to Azelf?
- Strong Bug, Ghost, and Dark attackers like Buzzwole, Roaring Moon, and Pheromosa beat Azelf — their attacks hit it for 2× damage.