Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Azumarill

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Azumarill.

Azumarill Pokémon sprite

Azumarill

#0184

Quick answer

Azumarill is best pressured by Electric, Grass, and Poison-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Type matchup table

Recommended practical counters

Revavroom Pokémon sprite

Revavroom

#0966

Bulky switch-inBudget option
SteelPoison
  • Deals 2x damage with Poison-type attacks
  • Has STAB Poison-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Fairy 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typePoison×2

Safe into Fairy 0.25x

119 offense · 90 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Counter notes for Azumarill

  • Azumarill is a Water / Fairy Pokémon with 50 base Speed and stronger special attack (60 Sp. Atk). Electric, Grass, and Poison attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Azumarill has several 2x weaknesses rather than a single 4x weakness, so the best counters are the ones that can hit it super-effectively while also reducing the risk from Water / Fairy STAB.
  • Known abilities include Thick Fat, Huge Power, and Sap Sipper. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Water / Fairy unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Azumarill does not need a separate alternate-form note for the standard National Dex matchup shown here.

What not to use

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

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FAQ

What is the best counter for Azumarill?

Azumarill is best countered by Pokémon that can use Electric, Grass, and Poison (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Water / Fairy STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Azumarill?

Electric, Grass, and Poison are the strongest attacking types against Azumarill, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Azumarill super-effectively?

Azumarill has 3 super-effective attacking options: Electric, Grass, and Poison. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Water / Fairy STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Azumarill counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Azumarill?

Avoid relying on Dragon, Fire, Water, Ice, and Fighting attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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