Is Azelf a Legendary Pokemon?

Azelf is a Pokemon which is a Psychic type. This pokemon was found in the Sinnoh region (Gen 4) originally. You may wonder whether this pokemon is legendary or not. Let’s find out about it together with the other information about Azelf.

Is Azelf a Legendary Pokemon?

Azelf is a Legendary pokemon. As explained earlier, Azelf is a Psychic type pokemon. It has a max CP of 3629, 151 defense. Besides, it also has 270 attack and 181 stamina in Pokemon Go. Originally, this pokemon was able to be found in the Sinnoh region (Gen 4). This pokemon is vulnerable to several type moves such as Dark, Bug, and Ghost. By Windy weather, this pokemon is boosted. What are Azelf’s best moves? The best moves owned by Azelf include Confusion and Future Sight (13.32 DPS).

What is Legendary Pokemon?

Azelf is categorized into a legendary pokemon. But, what does it mean? What does legendary mean in Pokemon? According to the Pokemon Go wiki, Legendary Pokemon are group of Pokemon which are considered to be very rare and powerful. These types of pokemon are not able to be obtained by capturing them in the wild nor hatching from eggs. Usually, to capture them, you have to be able to beat them in Raid Battle and then you are able to catch them in Bonus Challenge. The other methods are claiming Research Breakthrough and beating Giovanni. In Special Trade, they are also able to be traded.

Now, there are a total of 38 Legendary Pokemon. According to Pokemon Go Wiki, now 37 of those legendary pokemon have been made available through the normal Raid Battles system.

The Characteristics of Legendary Pokemon

According to Pokemon Go Wiki, here are the characteristics of Legendary Pokemon.

• • Legendary pokemon do not evolve from or into any other Pokemon.
  • They have a low catch rate where it is usually 2%.
  • For 1 candy, buddy Pokemon is 20 km.
  • These pokemon need 100,000 stardusts and 100 candies to be able to unlock the second charged attack.
  • These pokemon need 20,000 stardusts and 20 candies to purify.
  • These pokemon are able to be filtered in Pokemon search by typing legendary.
  • There will be an extra warning appearing when you try to transfer them and it cannot be mass transferred.
  • These pokemon require a Special Trade, cost a large amount of Stardust even if already registered by both trainers.
  • They are not able to be assigned to Gym.
  • They are not able to take part in the Premier Cup in Go Battle League.

Azelf Best Moveset in Pokemon Go

In the list below, you are able to see Azelf’s best moveset.

• • Moveset: Confusion + Future Sight

DPS: 13.32

TDO: 428.62

TTFA: 11.2 s

• • Moveset: Extrasensory + Future Sight

DPS: 12.07

TDO: 388.49

TTFA: 9.9 s

• • Moveset: Confusion + Fire Blast

DPS: 11.84

TDO: 381.10

TTFA: 11.2 s

• • Moveset: Extrasensory + Fire Blast

DPS: 10.94

TDO: 352.00

TTFA: 9.9 s

• • Moveset: Confusion + Swift

DPS: 10.69

TDO: 344.09

TTFA: 6.4 s

• • Moveset: Extrasensory + Swift

DPS: 10.28

TDO: 330.88

TTFA: 5.5 s

Azelf Perfect IV CP Chart

In the table below, here is Azelf Perfect IV CP chart according to Pokemon Go Hub.

1	45	2	142	3	239	4	336
5	433	6	529	7	626	8	723
9	820	10	917	11	1009	12	1101
13	1192	14	1284	15	1376	16	1467
17	1559	18	1651	19	1742	20	1834
21	1926	22	2018	23	2109	24	2201
25	2293	26	2385	27	2476	28	2568
29	2660	30	2752	31	2798	32	2843
33	2889	34	2935	35	2981	36	3027
37	3073	38	3119	39	3164	40	3210
41	3251	42	3292	43	3333	44	3375
45	3417	46	3459	47	3501	48	3544
49	3586	50	3629

Azelf’s Weaknesses, Resistances and Additional Stats

Azelf’s weaknesses are listed below.

• • Bug : 160.0% damage
  • Dark : 160.0% damage
  • Ghost : 160.0% damage

Azelf’s resistances are listed below.

• • Fighting : 62.5% damage
  • Psychic : 62.5% damage

Azelf is a Pokemon Generation 4 (Gen 4). The base flee rate of this pokemon is 0% and the buddy distance is 20 km. Azelf’s pokedex height is 0.3 km and its pokedex weight is 0.3 kg. Azelf is not able to be put in a gym, but it is able to be transferred. How many stardust fees are needed for second charge move? It needs 100000. Now, how many candy fees are needed for second charge move? It needs 100.

Combat Power as a Raid Boss

According to the Pokemon Go Hub, here is the combat power as a raid boss.

Tier 1	8994
Tier 2	15578
Tier 3	22031
Tier 4	34835
Tier 5	44972
Tier 5+	55079

5 Strongest Pokemon to Best Azelf

According to Pokemon Go Info, there are 5 strongest pokemon that you are able to use to beat Azelf. Those are listed below.

• • Chandelure

It is a Ghost and Fire type and the max CP of Chandelure is 3695. It also has 271 attack, 155 stamina and 182 defense. The best moves are Shadow Ball and Fire Spin (16.90).

• • Gengar

Gengar is a Ghost and Poison type and the max CP of this pokemon is 3254. It has 155 stamina, 149 defense and 261 attack.

• • Gengar (Costume 2020)

Gengar (Costume 2020) has the best moves namely Lick and Shadow ball. This move combination gives the highest total DPS. Gengar (Costume 2020) has 149 defense, 155 stamina and 261 attack.

• • Dragapult

Dragaputl is a Dragon and Ghost type and the max CP of Dragapult is 3993. This pokemon has 170 defense, 266 attack, and 204 stamina. Originally, Dragapult was found in the Galar region (Gen 8) and this pokemon is vulnerable to Dark, Fairy, Ghost, Dragon and Ice.

• • Darkrai

Darkrai is a mythical Dark type and the max CP of this pokemon is 4227. This pokemon has 198 defense, 285 attack and 172 stamina. It is vulnerable to Fairy, Bug and Fighting type moves. Feint Attack and Shadow Ball are the best moves owned by Darkrai. This pokemon cannot be put in a gym.