azurill

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azurill

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Azurill Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms

Azurill occupies the first stage of a three-stage evolutionary line that culminates in the powerful Azumarill. When leveled up while maintaining high friendship with its trainer, Azurill evolves into Marill, a Water/Fairy-type Pokémon that retains the characteristic tail ball while developing a more amphibious appearance with visible arms and enhanced aquatic adaptations. Marill subsequently evolves into Azumarill at level 18, transforming into a large, bipedal Water/Fairy-type that becomes significantly more formidable in both offensive and defensive capabilities. This evolutionary progression represents a dramatic power scaling, with base stat totals increasing from Azurill's modest 190 to Marill's 280 and finally to Azumarill's substantial 420. The friendship requirement for the initial evolution creates an interesting gameplay mechanic encouraging trainer bonding, as players must invest time and care in their Azurill rather than simply leveling it up. Neither Marill nor Azumarill receives Mega Evolution forms, keeping the line grounded in their standard evolutionary development without access to Mega Evolution's stat-boosting capabilities.

Where to Find

great marsh

sinnoh

diamondLv. 20-20 (4% chance)

diamondLv. 20-20 (1% chance)

+19 more

floccesy ranch

unova

black 2Lv. 5-15 (30% chance)

black 2Lv. 5-5 (20% chance)

black 2Lv. 5-15 (30% chance)

+3 more

unova route 20

unova

black 2Lv. 5-15 (30% chance)

white 2Lv. 5-15 (30% chance)

kalos route 3

kalos

xLv. 5-5 (10% chance)

yLv. 5-5 (10% chance)

kalos route 22

kalos

xLv. 6-6 (10% chance)

xLv. 7-7 (10% chance)

yLv. 6-6 (10% chance)

+1 more

Azurill Behaviour and Natural Habitat

Azurill is fundamentally a water-dependent species, inhabiting areas adjacent to freshwater and coastal environments where it can frequently be observed during daylight hours. According to multiple Pokédex entries, these Pokémon gather at the water's edge on sunny days to splash about and play, exhibiting playful and docile temperaments under normal circumstances. On land, Azurill exhibits a characteristic bouncing locomotion pattern, propelling itself forward by using its flexible tail ball as a spring, allowing it to move with surprising speed despite its diminutive size. The species demonstrates remarkable physical capability through its unique combat technique: it spins its tail like a lasso before hurling it with considerable force, generating enough momentum to launch its entire body through the air—documented records indicate that an individual Azurill successfully hurled itself a record distance of 33 feet (approximately 10 meters). When confronted by larger opponents or provoked into anger, the normally placid Azurill transforms into an aggressive combatant, swinging its large tail ball to smash into adversaries significantly larger than itself, demonstrating that size offers no protection against determination.

Pokedex Entries

Generation III

ruby

AZURILL spins its tail as if it were a lasso, then hurls it far. The momentum of the throw sends its body flying, too.Using this unique action, one of these POKéMON managed to hurl itself a record 33 feet.

sapphire

AZURILL’s tail is large and bouncy. It is packed full of the nutrients this POKéMON needs to grow.AZURILL can be seen bouncing and playing on its big, rubbery tail.

emerald

Its tail, which is packed with nutrition, is very bouncy like a rubber ball. On sunny days they gather at the edge of water and splash about for fun.

fireredleafgreen

It battles by flinging around its tail, which is bigger than its body. The tail is a flotation device in water.

Generation IV

diamond

A Pokémon that lives by water. It moves quickly on land by bouncing on its big tail.

pearl

Its tail is filled with nutrients necessary for growth. It plays by bouncing on its tail.

platinum

Its tail bounces like a rubber ball. It flings that tail around to fight opponents bigger than itself.

heartgoldsoulsilver

Its tail is packed full of the nutrients it needs to grow.

Generation V

blackwhite

Its tail bounces like a rubber ball. It flings that tail around to fight opponents bigger than itself.

black 2white 2

It swings its large, nutrient-filled tail around to fight opponents bigger than itself.

Generation VI

A Pokémon that lives by water. It moves quickly on land by bouncing on its big tail.

It swings its large, nutrient-filled tail around to fight opponents bigger than itself.

omega ruby

Azurill spins its tail as if it were a lasso, then hurls it far. The momentum of the throw sends its body flying, too. Using this unique action, one of these Pokémon managed to hurl itself a record 33 feet.

alpha sapphire

Azurill’s tail is large and bouncy. It is packed full of the nutrients this Pokémon needs to grow. Azurill can be seen bouncing and playing on its big, rubbery tail.

Generation VIII

sword

The ball on Azurill’s tail bounces like a rubber ball, and it’s full of the nutrients the Pokémon needs to grow.

shield

Although Azurill are normally docile, an angry one will swing around the big ball on its tail and try to smash its opponents.

Azurill Name Origin & Design Inspiration

The name Azurill derives from the combination of 'azure,' referring to the bright blue coloration that defines the species, and 'rill,' a term for a small stream or rivulet that reflects its water-adjacent habitat preferences. The Japanese name Ruriri (ルリリ) similarly emphasizes the blue aesthetic while maintaining a diminutive, cutesy quality appropriate to its status as a baby Pokémon. The design philosophy behind Azurill reflects a deliberate departure from typical mouse-like Pokémon archetypes by emphasizing its tail as the primary anatomical focus, creating an instantly recognizable silhouette defined by proportion and whimsy rather than conventional features. The polka dot pattern on its cheeks serves both aesthetic and communicative purposes, making the species instantly distinctive while suggesting a cheerful, playful demeanor. The complete absence of visible arms represents an unusual design choice that forces Azurill to rely entirely on its tail for interaction with the environment, fundamentally changing how the species functions compared to typical Pokémon body plans. This design constraint translates directly into gameplay mechanics, as Azurill's movepool and combat capabilities center heavily on tail-based attacks, reinforcing the biological narrative through mechanical implementation.

Learnable Moves

Azurill can learn 74 moves:

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
alluring voice	fairy	Special	80	100	10
aqua jet	water	Physical	40	100	20
attract	normal	Status	—	100	15
belly drum	normal	Status	—	—	10
blizzard	ice	Special	110	70	5
body slam	normal	Physical	85	100	15
bounce	flying	Physical	85	85	5
brutal swing	dark	Physical	60	100	20
bubble	water	Special	40	100	30
bubble beam	water	Special	65	100	20
camouflage	normal	Status	—	—	20
captivate	normal	Status	—	100	20
charm	fairy	Status	—	100	20
confide	normal	Status	—	—	20
copycat	normal	Status	—	—	20
covet	normal	Physical	60	100	25
defense curl	normal	Status	—	—	40
double team	normal	Status	—	—	15
double edge	normal	Physical	120	100	15
draining kiss	fairy	Special	50	100	10
encore	normal	Status	—	100	5
endure	normal	Status	—	—	10
facade	normal	Physical	70	100	20
fake tears	dark	Status	—	100	20
frustration	normal	Physical	—	100	20
hail	ice	Status	—	—	10
headbutt	normal	Physical	70	100	15
helping hand	normal	Status	—	—	20
hidden power	normal	Special	60	100	15
hyper voice	normal	Special	90	100	10
ice beam	ice	Special	90	100	10
icy wind	ice	Special	55	95	15
iron tail	steel	Physical	100	75	15
knock off	dark	Physical	65	100	20
light screen	psychic	Status	—	—	30
mimic	normal	Status	—	—	10
mud shot	ground	Special	55	95	15
mud slap	ground	Special	20	100	10
muddy water	water	Special	90	85	10
natural gift	normal	Physical	—	100	15
perish song	normal	Status	—	—	5
present	normal	Physical	—	90	15
protect	normal	Status	—	—	10
rain dance	water	Status	—	—	5
refresh	normal	Status	—	—	20
rest	psychic	Status	—	—	5
return	normal	Physical	—	100	20
rollout	rock	Physical	30	90	20
round	normal	Special	60	100	15
scald	water	Special	80	100	15
secret power	normal	Physical	70	100	20
sing	normal	Status	—	55	15
slam	normal	Physical	80	75	20
sleep talk	normal	Status	—	—	10
snore	normal	Special	50	100	15
soak	water	Status	—	100	20
splash	normal	Status	—	—	40
substitute	normal	Status	—	—	10
supersonic	normal	Status	—	55	20
surf	water	Special	90	100	15
swagger	normal	Status	—	85	15
swift	normal	Special	60	—	20
tail whip	normal	Status	—	100	30
take down	normal	Physical	90	85	20
tera blast	normal	Special	80	100	10
tickle	normal	Status	—	100	20
toxic	poison	Status	—	90	10
uproar	normal	Special	90	100	10
water gun	water	Special	40	100	25
water pulse	water	Special	60	100	20
water sport	water	Status	—	—	15
waterfall	water	Physical	80	100	15
whirlpool	water	Special	35	85	15
work up	normal	Status	—	—	30

Azurill Competitive Battle Guide

Despite its baby Pokémon classification and modest base stats, Azurill possesses legitimate competitive utility through its ability selection and surprising movepool diversity. The standout ability Huge Power proves exceptional, doubling Azurill's otherwise abysmal Attack stat of 20 to an effective 40, transforming it from complete liability to workable offensive threat. Thick Fat offers valuable defensive coverage by halving damage from Fire and Ice-type moves, particularly relevant given Azurill's mediocre defensive stats of 40 in both Defense and Special Defense. The hidden ability Sap Sipper, while less commonly utilized, grants offensive momentum by absorbing Grass-type moves and raising Attack one stage, potentially enabling sweeping opportunities against Grass-heavy teams. Azurill's movepool, while limited compared to its evolved forms, includes useful coverage moves such as Return, Ice Beam, and Aqua Jet, the latter providing priority-based offense that complements Huge Power's offensive amplification. However, Azurill's viability remains severely constrained by its laughably low Speed stat of 20, leaving it outspeed by virtually all competitive threats and relegating it to primarily casual gameplay contexts. In Little Cup formats specifically designed for baby Pokémon and unevolved species, Azurill becomes considerably more viable, where its Huge Power ability can enable genuine threats against appropriately scaled opponents.

Commonly Asked Questions About Azurill

What type is Azurill?

Azurill is a normal and fairy type Pokemon.

What does Azurill evolve into?

Azurill evolves into marill, then into azumarill.

What are Azurill's weaknesses?

Azurill is weak to poison and steel type moves.

Where can I find Azurill?

Azurill can be found in great marsh (sinnoh), floccesy ranch (unova) and unova route 20 (unova) and 2 other locations.

Azurill Cultural Impact & Franchise History

Azurill achieved significant cultural prominence through its prominent role in the Pokémon anime series, particularly as the companion of Misty throughout multiple seasons and spin-off appearances. Misty's Azurill, evolved from an Egg she received, became iconic for its energetic personality and powerful moves despite its small size, mirroring Misty's own spirited competitive nature and preference for water-type Pokémon. The species' adorable design with its oversized bouncy tail made it immediately popular with younger audiences and merchandise collectors, resulting in extensive plush toy lines, trading card representations, and figurine releases across multiple manufacturers. Azurill's appearance in various Pokémon Trading Card Game sets provided competitive players and collectors with valuable cards, while its visual design made it a natural choice for children's product lines seeking appealing, non-threatening creature designs. The species' unique tail-centric anatomy inspired creative fan artwork and cosplay interpretations, with the bouncing tail mechanism becoming a defining visual motif that trainers recognized instantly. In Japanese popular culture specifically, Azurill's cuteness factor resonated strongly, leading to its inclusion in numerous merchandise collaborations and media appearances beyond the primary games and anime.

Where to Find Azurill in Every Pokémon Game

Azurill's availability varies significantly across game generations and geographic versions. In Generation III's Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Azurill appears in Route 102 and 103, accessible relatively early in the player's progression. Diamond and Pearl versions feature Azurill in Routes 202 and 203, similarly placed for early-game capture. Black 2 and White 2 restrict availability to specific locations, while X and Y positioned Azurill in Central Kalos areas. Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire remakes returned it to its original Ruby and Sapphire habitats, with updated encounter mechanics. Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (Generation VIII remakes) include Azurill in appropriate water-adjacent routes mirroring the original generation's placement. Scarlet and Violet (Generation IX) feature Azurill in accessible open-world locations, allowing flexible encounter timing. Pokémon Sword and Shield included Azurill within the Isle of Armor expansion content. Beyond standard gameplay availability, Azurill has received distribution through special events and mystery gift mechanisms across multiple console generations, making it frequently accessible to dedicated players even in generations where wild encounters prove limited. Breeding availability remains permanently restricted due to its baby Pokémon classification, meaning wild encounters or distributions represent the only legitimate acquisition methods across all games.

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azurill #298

Normal

Fairy

Type Matchups

Weak to (2x damage):

Poison

Steel

Resistant to (½x damage):

Bug

Dark

Immune to (0x damage):

Ghost

Dragon

azurill

Baby

Generation III · #0298 — Polka Dot Pokémon

Base Stats

HP50

Attack20

Defense40

Sp. Atk20

Sp. Def40

Speed20

Total190

Height

0.2m

Weight

2.0kg

Gender

Male 25% / Female 75%

Color

blue

Shape

legs

Habitat

waters-edge

Abilities

Thick Fat

Halves damage from fire and ice moves.

Huge Power

Doubles Attack in battle.

Sap SipperHidden

Absorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage.

Azurill Biology & Physical Characteristics

Pokedex Numbers

national#298

hoenn#54

original sinnoh#124

extended sinnoh#124

updated unova#30

kalos central#41

updated hoenn#55

isle of armor#139

paldea#46

Training

EV Yield1 HP

Catch Rate150

Base Happiness70

Base Exp.38

Growth Ratefast

Breeding

Egg Groupsno eggs

GenderMale 25% / Female 75%

Egg Cycles10 (2805 steps)

Azurill Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups

Sprites

Front

Back

Shiny Front

Shiny Back

Home

Home Shiny

Showdown

Showdown Shiny

TMs & HMs

tm01

lets go pikachu lets go eevee

tm01

ultra sun ultra moon

tm01

sun moon

tm02

crystal

tm02

gold silver

tm03

ruby sapphire

tm03

platinum

tm03

firered leafgreen

tm03

heartgold soulsilver

tm03

diamond pearl

tm03

emerald

tm03

colosseum

tm03

lets go pikachu lets go eevee

tm04

gold silver

tm04

crystal

tm05

lets go pikachu lets go eevee

tm06

yellow

tm06

gold silver

tm06

red blue

+498 more TMs/HMs

azurill's Evolution Chain

azurill

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marill

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azumarill

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marill

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