Is Azelf viable in Gen 5 Almost Any Ability?

Azelf is ranked #28 in Gen 5 Almost Any Ability with 2.02% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

Azelf counters

Gen 5 Almost Any Ability · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0482 Azelf

Psychic

USAGE 2.0% #28

ABILITYMagic Guard

BASE STATS

HP 75

ATK 125

DEF 70

SPA 125

SPD 70

SPE 115

BST580

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

BugGhostDark

½×

FightingPsychic

Moves

Nasty Plot 100.0% Psychic 100.0% Fire Blast 100.0% Shadow Ball 100.0% Thunderbolt 0.0% Flamethrower 0.0% U-turn 0.0% Energy Ball 0.0%

Items

Life Orb 100.0%

Abilities

Magic Guard0.0%

Common Teammates

Landorus-Therian0.0%

Magnezone0.0%

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

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Ranked #28 with 2.02% usage. Sorted by reliability score.