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Azelf (Japanese: アグノム Agnome) is a Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Along with Uxie and Mesprit, Azelf is a member of the lake guardians, the Sinnoh region's Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon trio. Azelf is the bringer of willpower.

Biology

Azelf is a small, gray-blue, fairy-like Pokémon. It has two tails that each have a red jewel on them. These are, presumably, two of the jewels which complement the Red Chain. Azelf has a partially cyan face with another red gem encrusted into its forehead. Azelf has a cone-shaped head with elf ear-like protrusions on each side. Its spirit can leave its body without dying, and can return to the body at will. It can control an individual's will or enter the body of an individual. Legends say that if Azelf is harmed, it can cause humans to lose all will inside of them, making them completely immobile for all eternity. It was shown in The Needs of the Three! and The Battle Finale of Legend! that it can teleport itself, as well as other Pokémon and humans. Azelf can be very cautious around people and Pokémon. However, if threatened, it will reveal its bold side.

In the anime

Major appearances

In Pruning a Passel of Pals!, Azelf's "soul" appeared to Ash, much like what Mesprit did to Dawn.

Azelf physically debuted in The Needs of the Three!, where it was the first to be captured by J and Team Galactic. It was then controlled by Team Galactic to help fulfill its goal. In The Battle Finale of Legend!, after breaking from their control with the help of Ash's Pikachu and Staraptor, it helped in stopping Cyrus's plot to use Dialga and Palkia.

Other

In PK21, an Azelf, Mesprit, and Uxie served Pikachu and his friends some apples.

Minor appearances

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness, an Azelf, along with the other members of its trio, were the protectors of the Time Gear.

In the manga

In the Pocket Monsters DP manga

Azelf appeared in PMDP13 along with the other members of the lake guardians.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In the Diamond & Pearl chapter, Azelf was to be captured as part of Team Galactic's plans. Commander Saturn led the operation to capture Azelf, and succeeded; despite the resistance of Pearl. Azelf connected with Pearl the most, as he had great determination; Pearl had been at the center of Lake Valor and saw Azelf on his last visit there. It first appeared in Tackling Tangrowth.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Along with Uxie and Mesprit, Azelf was captured by Team Galactic to create the Red Chain so that they can control the legendary Dialga. It was eventually freed and helped stop Dialga by breaking the Red Chain. It first appeared in The Legendary Pokémon, Captured.

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team manga

Azelf appeared in BET2.

In the TCG

Other appearances

On the Spear Pillar stage, occasionally the lake guardians make cameo appearances during the fight; however, they do nothing.

Trophy information

A Willpower Pokémon. Born from the same Egg as Uxie and Mesprit, this Pokémon maintains the balance of things in the world from the bottom of Lake Valor. Some say that anyone who injures it will become unable to perform any kind of action after seven days. It wields many strong attacks, like the devastating Last Resort. It can also protect itself from sleep attacks with Uproar.

Azelf appears as a Spirit alongside Mesprit and Uxie.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. Generation IV Sinnoh

#148 Johto

#— Diamond Known as "The Being of Willpower." It sleeps at the bottom of a lake to keep the world in balance. Pearl It is thought that Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf all came from the same egg. Platinum When Azelf flew, people gained the determination to do things. It was the birth of willpower. HeartGold This Pokémon is said to have endowed humans with the determination needed to face any of life's difficulties. SoulSilver Generation V Unova

#— Black When Azelf flew, people gained the determination to do things. It was the birth of willpower. White Black 2 When Azelf flew, people gained the determination to do things. It was the birth of willpower. White 2 Generation VI Kalos

#— Hoenn

#— X Known as "The Being of Willpower." It sleeps at the bottom of a lake to keep the world in balance. Y It is thought that Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf all came from the same egg. Omega Ruby Known as "The Being of Willpower." It sleeps at the bottom of a lake to keep the world in balance. Alpha Sapphire It is thought that Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf all came from the same egg. Generation VII Alola

#— Kanto

#— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. Generation VIII Galar

#— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Game locations

In side games

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.

Click on the generation numbers above to see Azelf's learnsets from other generations.





Side game data

Evolution

Sprites

Trivia

Origin

Azelf appears to be a pixie or a fairy, although its Japanese name suggests that it is a gnome. Azelf and the rest of the trio could possibly have originated from the Imperial Regalia of Japan, which are also called the Three Sacred Treasures. Azelf would be the Kusanagi, which embodies valor.

Name origin

Azelf may be a combination of azure or us and elf. It could also be a corruption of self.

Agnome may be a combination of agnosticism (gnosis; Greek for knowledge) and gnome.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese アグノム Agnome From agnosticism (gnosis; Greek for knowledge) and gnome French Créfadet From création and farfadet Spanish Azelf Same as English name German Tobutz From toben Italian Azelf Same as English name Korean 아그놈 Agnome Transliteration of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 亞克諾姆 Yà Kè Nuò Mǔ Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 亞克諾姆 Yà Kè Nuò Mǔ Transliteration of Japanese name More languages Thai อักนอม Agnome Transcription of trademarked Japanese name





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