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Apr 2, 2017 · [OVERVIEW] Azelf is one of SM OU's few options for suicide leads. Its access to Stealth Rock, Taunt, Skill Swap, and Explosion, as well as its respectable base 115 Speed, makes it stand out among lead options. This Speed tier unfortunately causes Azelf to be outran by Tapu Koko and Greninja...

Jan 4, 2012 · Azelf [Overview] Although Azelf is blessed with superb offensive stats and speed, its weak defensive stats do not allow it to survive very long. However, it can still pack a punch with its wide variety of moves. Its base 115 Speed allows it to …

May 30, 2023 · Completely agree that Azelf doesn't really have any place in OU - the speed tier is unfortunate in being slower than Meowscarada, Pult, and Sneasler among the aforementioned Val, Moon, and Ace.

Apr 26, 2024 · Draft Strategy ======== Azelf is an enabler for other Pokemon and works best on offensively-oriented drafts that can take advantage of Azelf's fairly unique role in a team. Fitting a speed tier that every team strives to have, Azelf can fit on many teams.

Jul 23, 2022 · Azelf @ Life Orb / Expert Belt Ability: Levitate EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe Timid Nature - U-turn - Psychic - Fire Blast - Stealth Rock / Shadow Ball Azelf is an expert at wallbreaking! Due to Azelf's expansive coverage and high Speed, it …

Jul 11, 2014 · Overview ######## The banning of Deoxys-S and Deoxys-D from OU paved the way for a lot of suicide leads to rise in relevancy, and out of all these, Azelf is the most similar to the Deoxys formes. Much like them, it sports very good Speed, allowing it to outspeed the majority of the unboosted...

May 13, 2010 · Assuming Azelf is not behind a substitute, Latias can defeat Azelf using the risky Draco Meteor or Dragon Pulse, while Tyranitar easily defeats fleeing In-N-Out Azelf with Pursuit unless defeated by a Hidden Power. Azelf always must tread carefully of Weavile, Aerodactyl, Starmie, and U-Turn users.

Jul 22, 2021 · Dpp Azelf :Azelf: [OVERVIEW] One of the more iconic features of DPP OU is the lead metagame, and Azelf stands as one of the best candidates to get early momentum. Azelf’s varied movepool, high base 115 Speed, strong offensive stats, and underrated bulk allow it to prevent Stealth Rock with...

Dec 25, 2023 · Azelf is a perfect pairing for other fast offensive pivots like Roaring Moon, Galarian Zapdos, and Walking Wake, which can form a potent VoltTurn core with it, keeping momentum on the field while taking advantage of the special walls like Manaphy, Swampert, and Mandibuzz that Azelf often struggles with.