Azelf (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Azelf (disambiguation).

Azelf Willpower Pokémon アグノム Agnome #0482 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Psychic Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Levitate Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group No Eggs Discovered Hatch time 80 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 1'00" 0.3 m Azelf 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 0.7 lbs. 0.3 kg Azelf 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 210 Gen. IV Unknown IV 261 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Azelf 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 140
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Azelf (Japanese: アグノム Agnome) is a Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Along with Uxie and Mesprit, Azelf is a member of the lake guardians, a Legendary trio first discovered in the Sinnoh region. Azelf is known as the Being of Willpower (Japanese: 意思(いし)の神(かみ) God of Willpower).

Biology

Azelf is a small, gray-blue, fairy-like Pokémon. It has two tails that each have a red jewel on them. Azelf has a partially cyan face with another red gem encrusted into its forehead. Azelf has a cone-shaped head with elf ear-like protrusions on each side.

Azelf's spirit can leave its body without dying and can return to the body at will. It sleeps at the bottom of a lake to preserve the balance of the world. It can control an individual's will or enter the body of an individual. Legends say that if Azelf is harmed, it can cause humans to lose all will inside of them, making them completely immobile for all eternity. Azelf is highly feared due it having the power to manipulate the will of foes into its own puppets. It was shown in The Needs of the Three! and The Battle Finale of Legend! that it can teleport itself, as well as other Pokémon and humans. Azelf can be very cautious around people and Pokémon. However, if threatened, it will reveal its bold side. In the past, it has been referred to as the "Being of Willpower" due to its role in giving humans the determination to face challenges in life. Alongside the other lake guardians, Mesprit is needed for the creation of a Red Chain. Either through gems extracted from its body or through its fang. Together they're also capable of destroying a Red Chain. They even have the power to calm down Dialga and Palkia should the deities be enraged, but not both at once. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Azelf is shown to be capable of speaking the human language via telepathy.

Azelf and the other lake guardians are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Mystical Power.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Azelf is the guardian of the Time Gear of Crystal Crossing. When the player and partner arrive, Azelf has been defeated by Grovyle, but Azelf puts up a barrier to protect the Time Gear from being stolen.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh #148 Johto #— Diamond Known as "The Being of Willpower." It sleeps at the bottom of a lake to keep the world in balance. Pearl It is thought that Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf all came from the same egg. Platinum When Azelf flew, people gained the determination to do things. It was the birth of willpower. HeartGold This Pokémon is said to have endowed humans with the determination needed to face any of life's difficulties. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black When Azelf flew, people gained the determination to do things. It was the birth of willpower. White Black 2 When Azelf flew, people gained the determination to do things. It was the birth of willpower. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X Known as "The Being of Willpower." It sleeps at the bottom of a lake to keep the world in balance. Y It is thought that Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf all came from the same egg. Omega Ruby Known as "The Being of Willpower." It sleeps at the bottom of a lake to keep the world in balance. Alpha Sapphire It is thought that Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf all came from the same egg.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #148 Hisui #227 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield. Brilliant Diamond It is known as the Being of Willpower. It sleeps at the bottom of a lake to keep the world in balance. Shining Pearl It is thought that Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf all came from the same egg. Legends: Arceus The dreaded Being of Willpower. Legends tell of this Pokémon manipulating the will of its adversaries and turning them into puppets of its own.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Valor Cavern (Only one) Platinum Valor Cavern (Only one) HeartGold SoulSilver Trade
Generation V Black White Trade Black 2 White 2 Route 23 (Only one)
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Nameless Cavern (Only one, between 9:00 pm - 3:59 am)
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds (Water World) (Only one) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Expansion Pass Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Valor Cavern (Only one) Legends: Arceus Crimson Mirelands: Valor Cavern (Only one)
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Pokémon HOME

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Crystal Crossing (Crystal Lake) MD Sky Crystal Crossing (Crystal Lake) Rumble Fiery Furnace, Eternal Tower (EX Mode only)
Generation IV Rumble Blast Lake: Shimmering Lake* Rumble U Verdant Plaza: Battle Royale (Reward), Entranceway: A Fateful Showdown!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Mysterious Fountain: Stage 4 Rumble World Plasma Tundra: Waltzing Glade (All Areas) Picross Area 24: Stage 06
Generation VII Rumble Rush Arceus Sea, Mewtwo SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Azelf Appears

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 75		135 - 182	260 - 354
Attack: 125		117 - 194	229 - 383
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 125		117 - 194	229 - 383
Sp. Def: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Total: 580	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/4 ★★★★	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 5/5 ★★★★★	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 4/5 ★★★★☆	Total 17/20 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the opponent has the Ability Mold Breaker, Turboblaze or Teravolt, or this Pokémon is affected by Gastro Acid, or this Pokémon's Ability is replaced, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 011 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 5 Rem.Rem.* Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100100% 5 Rem.Rem.* Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100100% 10 Rem.Rem.* Snore Normal Special 05050 100100% 15 Rem.Rem.* Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00——% 25 Rem.Rem.* Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 07575% 15 Rem.Rem.* Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 Rem.Rem.* Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10 Rem.Rem.* Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100100% 20 Rem.Rem.* Wonder Room Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 Rem.Rem.* Magic Room Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 Rem.Rem.* Round Normal Special 06060 100100% 15 Rem.Rem.* Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 15 Rem.Rem.* Expanding Force Psychic Special 08080 100100% 10 077 Swift Normal Special 06060 00——% 20 1414 Detect Fighting Status 0000— 00——% 5 2121 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 2828 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 3535 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20 4242 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00——% 20 4949 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 5656 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100100% 10 6363 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10 7070 Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100100% 5 7777 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100100% 5 8484 Mystical Power Psychic Special 07070 09090% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Azelf Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Azelf Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM005 TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM011 TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM014 TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM016 TM016 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100}}100% 20 TM023 TM023 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM037 TM037 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM041 TM041 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM054 TM054 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM060 TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM067 TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM068 TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM069 TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM073 TM073 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM079 TM079 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM080 TM080 Metronome Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM092 TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM098 TM098 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM109 TM109 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM116 TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM119 TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM120 TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM122 TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM125 TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM127 TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TM129 TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM132 TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TM140 TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM141 TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM161 TM161 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM191 TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM203 TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM205 TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM217 TM217 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM218 TM218 Expanding Force Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Azelf Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Azelf Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Azelf Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Azelf Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Azelf Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 100% IQ group: G
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Meet up with at Spring of Resolve Connected to: Uxie Connection Orb Set: 2 Phrases Normal To decide to do something and follow through… Willpower is worthy of respect. Low HP (< 50%) It's sometimes important to have the courage to go back.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 54 Base Attack: 83 Base Defense: 53 Base Speed: 70
Pokémon Battle Trozei Psychic Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Psychic Attack Power: 70 - 125 10 #497 Paralyze Leaves the foe paralyzed. Swappable Skill(s): Flash Mob
Pokémon GO Base HP: 181 Base Attack: 270 Base Defense: 151 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Confusion, Extrasensory Charged Attacks: Future Sight, Swift, Fire Blast

Evolution data

Unevolved Azelf  Psychic

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Azelf images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Main series

Azelf in the anime

Major appearances

Azelf (anime)

In Pruning a Passel of Pals!, Azelf's "soul" appeared to Ash, much like what Mesprit did to Dawn.

Azelf physically debuted in The Needs of the Three!, where it was the first to be captured by J and Team Galactic. It was then controlled by Team Galactic to help fulfill its goal. In The Battle Finale of Legend!, after breaking from their control with the help of Ash's Pikachu and Staraptor, it helped in stopping Cyrus's plot to use Dialga and Palkia. It reappeared in Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles, helping to stop a rampaging Heatran.

Other

In PK21, an Azelf, Mesprit, and Uxie served Pikachu and his friends some apples.

Minor appearances

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness, an Azelf, along with the other members of its trio, were the protectors of the Time Gear.

A silhouetted Azelf appeared in a fantasy in Healing the Healer!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JNS02 Azelf Goh's Rotom Phone Azelf, the Willpower Pokémon. A Psychic type. Azelf is called "The Being of Willpower." It is said to have given people the strength of mind to deal with life's difficulties.

GOTCHA!

An Azelf briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Azelf in Pokémon Adventures

Pocket Monsters DP

Azelf appeared in PMDP13 along with the other members of the lake guardians.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Lake guardians (Adventures) → Azelf

In the Diamond & Pearl arc, Azelf was to be captured as part of Team Galactic's plans. Commander Saturn led the operation to capture Azelf, and succeeded; despite the resistance of Pearl. Azelf connected with Pearl the most, as he had great determination; Pearl had been at the center of Lake Valor and saw Azelf on his last visit there. It first appeared in Tackling Tangrowth.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Along with Uxie and Mesprit, Azelf was captured by Team Galactic to create the Red Chain so that they can control the legendary Dialga. It was eventually freed and helped stop Dialga by breaking the Red Chain. It first appeared in The Legendary Pokémon, Captured.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team

Azelf appeared in BET2.

In the TCG

Main article: Azelf (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

On the Spear Pillar stage, occasionally the lake guardians make cameo appearances during the fight; however, they do nothing.

Trophy information

A Willpower Pokémon. Born from the same Egg as Uxie and Mesprit, this Pokémon maintains the balance of things in the world from the bottom of Lake Valor. Some say that anyone who injures it will become unable to perform any kind of action after seven days. It wields many strong attacks, like the devastating Last Resort. It can also protect itself from sleep attacks with Uproar.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Azelf appears as a Spirit alongside Mesprit and Uxie.

Trivia

• Azelf is tied with Uxie and Mesprit for the highest base friendship of all Legendary Pokémon.
• In Generation IX, prior to the Version 2.0.1 update of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Azelf was unable to learn moves via Move Reminder.

Origin

Azelf seems to be based on a pixie or a fairy, although its Japanese name suggests that it is a gnome. The lake guardians could possibly have originated from the Imperial Regalia of Japan, which are also called the Three Sacred Treasures. Azelf would be the Kusanagi, which embodies valor. Additionally, it may draw inspiration from Thrones—one of the three highest ranking angel classes in Christianity—also known as the "valiant ones."

Name origin

Azelf may be a combination of A of the acronym UMA (Unidentified Mysterious Animal, wasei-eigo for cryptid) and elf. It may also involve the pronoun us, as well as azure.

Agnome may be a combination of A of the acronym UMA (Unidentified Mysterious Animal, wasei-eigo for cryptid) and gnome.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese アグノム Agnome From A of the acronym UMA and gnome French Créfadet From création and farfadet Spanish Azelf Same as English name German Tobutz From tu and Butzemann Italian Azelf Same as English name Korean 아그놈 Agnome Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 亞克諾姆 / 亚克诺姆 Yǎkènuòmǔ / Yàkènuòmǔ Transcription of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 亞克諾姆 Ahāknohkmóuh Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name

More languages Hindi मयपरी Maypari From रहस्यमय rahasyamay and परी pari Thai อักนอม Aknom Transcription of Japanese name

See also

• Lake guardians (anime)
• Lake guardians
• Lake guardians (Adventures)
• Legendary Pokémon
• Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon

External links

Legendary Pokémon

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Generation II

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Generation V

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Generation VIII

Generation IX

See also: Mythical Pokémon

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