Pokemon GO Azelf Counters
By Nathan Fusco
Pokemon GO Azelf counters are pretty well known, but Pokemon GO's specific battle system lends itself for a more complicated version.
Azelf is one of the latest legendary Pokemon that joined on May 2.
Psst... If you’re extraordinarily lucky, you may encounter these extremely rare Legendary Pokémon in the wild in their different regions even after the event. Good luck—and don’t forget to share any legendary encounters on social with #PokemonGO!
— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) May 2, 2019
Pokemon GO Azelf Counters
Azelf is a Psychic Pokemon, which means it's weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost type Pokemon. It's strong against Fighting and other Psychic Pokemon.
That said, Pokemon GO has very strong specific type of Pokemon and you shouldn't waste your time using Bug Pokemon. Instead, use your most powerful Dark and Ghost types.
Pokemon GO Azelf Counters: Tier 1
Giratina
Quick Move: Shadow Claw
Charged Move: Shadow Ball
Mewtwo
Quick Move: Psycho Cut
Charged Moved: Shadow Ball
Gengar
Quick Move: Lick, Hex, or Shadow Claw
Charged Moved: Shadow Ball
Pokemon GO Azelf Counters: Tier 2
Tyranitar
Quick Move: Bite
Charged Move: Crunch
Honchkrow
Quick Move: Snarl
Charged Move: Dark Pulse
Absol
Quick Move: Snarl
Charged Move: Dark Pulse
In general, use your strongest Dark, Ghost and if you have neither of the former, use Bug type moves.
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