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Azumarill Best Moveset and Build

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Pokemon BDSP Azumarill Best Build

Azumarill is an immensely powerful Physical Attacker with excellent typing. Read on to find out the best build, the best moveset, basic information, stats and recommended partners for Azumarill in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP).

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Azumarill Best Build and Moveset

Belly-Jet Azumarill

Pokemon Ability Item Moves
Pokemon BDSP AzumarillAzumarill Huge Power Sitrus Berry ・Waterfall
・Aqua Jet
・Play Rough
・Belly Drum
Nature / EVsAdamant 212 HP / 252 Atk / 44 SpD
Final Stats202 HP / 112 Atk (224 with Huge Power) / 100 Def / 106 SpD / 70 Spe

It is important that Azumarill's HP always be an even number so that Sitrus Berry always triggers after a Belly Drum. Waterfall is for extra power that Aqua Jet does not always have, and because we may not always be able to set up Belly Drum.

Because Azumarill's Huge Power Ability doubles its Attack Stat, Azumarill always hits really hard, negating the need for coverage moves.

Choice Band Azumarill

Pokemon Ability Item Moves
Pokemon BDSP AzumarillAzumarill Huge Power Choice Band ・Waterfall
・Aqua Jet
・Play Rough
・Superpower
Nature / EVsAdamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Final Stats207 HP / 112 Atk (224 with Huge Power) / 100 Def / 101 SpD / 70 Spe

This set allows Azumarill to hit as hard as possible without the need for Belly Drum. Locking itself into Aqua Jet can be a win condition if your opponent does not have resists or immunities. The inclusion of Superpower is for attacking Steel-type Pokemon like Magnezone or Empoleon that would attempt to wall Azumarill.

Using Azumarill

Azumarill would want to come out mid-late game, when we have positioned it to be able to sweep. Azumarill's teammates must have ample speed and firepower to take out fast Electric-type Pokemon that can easily KO Azumarill. It's offensive coverage of Water and Fairy allow it to pose a threat to many different types.

Azumarill also does not like to be inflicted with status conditions, so a teammate that can take one for it would be very useful in protecting Azumarill.

Other Viable Moves

Substitute Substitute can potentially protect Azumarill from status moves. However be careful with using this, as Azumarill has lackluster Speed. This move can also be used to trigger Azumarill's Sitrus Berry.
Brick Break A little bit weaker than Superpower, but does not lower Azumarill's stats. Brick Break can break an opponent's Reflect or Light Screen.

Azumarill Basic Information

Azumarill - Type

Azumarill
Aqua Rabbit Pokémon
Pokemon - Azumarill
Type 1 Type 2
Water Type Pokemon Fairy Type Pokemon

Azumarill Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
-
Takes 2x damage
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
-
Takes 0x damage
Pokemon Dragon Type Icon

Azumarill Abilities

Name Description
Thick Fat Ups resistance to Fire-Type and Ice-Type moves.
Huge Power Raises the Pokemon's Attack stat.

Azumarill Hidden Ability

Name Description
Sap Sipper Boosts Attack when hit by a Grass-type move.

Azumarill Base Stats

HP
100
Atk
50
Def
80
Sp. Atk
60
Sp. Def
80
Speed
50
Total Base Stats
420

Azumarill Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths Weaknesses
✔︎ Its Huge Power gives it a tremendously high Attack stat.
✔︎ Has a reliable priority move in Aqua Jet.
✔︎ Excellent typing that gives it plenty of resistances.		 ✖︎ Is very susceptible to fast Pokemon with Electric-type moves.
✖︎ It's limited movepool make it very predictable.

Azumarill's Huge Power

Azumarill's Huge Power Ability doubles its Attack Stat. If it is able to set up Belly Drum or is equipped with a Choice Band, its Attack Stat becomes even more monstrous and Azumarill becomes extremely difficult to stop. Having access to a priority move in Aqua Jet also ensures that it will attack first most of the time.

Play Rough's Destructive Power

Most Pokemon will not want to switch into Azumarill's boosted Play Roughs. Because there are no Pokemon that are immune to Fairy-type attacks, Play Rough is a decent option even when anticipating a defensive switch. Unboosted Play Roughs can also knock out Pokemon that are weak to Fairy-type moves, such as Tyranitar or Hariyama.

Counter Azumarill with Faster, Bulkier Pokemon

Azumarill does not appreciate taking Thunderbolts, and it can get KO'd despite some EV investments in Special Defense. Defensive switches with Pokemon with Water immunity are also really good for keeping Azumarill players honest.

Pokemon Description
Pokemon BDSP RaikouRaikou Ranking：★★★★★
・Some Raikou are EV Trained to survive +6 Aqua Jets and hit back with a powerful Thunderbolt
Pokemon BDSP Wash RotomWash Rotom Ranking：★★★★★
・Resists Azumarill's Water-type Moves, and attack it with a super-effective Electric-type move.
・Can mitigate Azumarill's Attack power with a Will-O-Wisp.
Pokemon BDSP VenusaurVenusaur Ranking：★★★★★
・Resists Azumarill's Water-type Moves, and attack it with a super-effective Grass or Poison-type move
Pokemon BDSP GastrodonGastrodon Ranking：★★★★
・Can switch into a Water-type move and boost its Special Attack Stat with its Storm Drain Ability.
・Can put Azumarill to sleep with Yawn.

Best Natures for Azumarill

Best Natures
Adamant
(Atk↑ Sp. Atk↓)		 Brave
(Atk↑ Speed↓)

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Best Partners for Azumarill

Gliscor

Pokemon Ability Item Moves
Pokemon BDSP GliscorGliscor Poison Heal Toxic Orb ・Earthquake
・Ice Fang
・Swords Dance
・Protect
Nature / EVsJolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Final Stats151 HP / 147 Atk / 145 Def / 95 SpD / 161 Spe

Gliscor is able to comfortably switch in to Electric-type moves that threaten Azumarill. It is also immune to status conditions if it is Poisoned. Gliscor can safely switch into a move it resists and set up Swords Dance.

Arcanine

Pokemon Ability Item Moves
Pokemon BDSP ArcanineArcanine Intimidate Mago Berry ・Flare Blitz
・Snarl
・Extreme Speed
・Safeguard
Nature / EVsJolly 252 HP / 4 Atk / 4 Def / 108 SpD / 140 Spe
Final Stats197 HP / 131 Atk / 101 Def / 108 SpA / 114 SpD / 146 Spe

Arcanine is bulky enough to be capable of defensive switches. It can also threaten Steel-type Pokemon who might attempt to wall Azumarill, such as Magnezone, Skarmory or Bronzong. Arcanine can also deal super-effective damage to Grass-type Pokemon.

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