The stat bars tell the story: Speed carries everything and Defense's dead weight. But this Shell Out Pokemon still yields 2 Speed EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It moves with blinding speed and lobs poison at foes. Featuring Accelgor as a main character is a surefire way to make a movie or comic popular.
Discarding its shell made it nimble. To keep itself from dehydrating, it wraps its body in bands of membrane.
Fire, Flying, and Rock moves hit Accelgor for super-effective damage. At base 145 Speed, Accelgor outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Ground |
Volcarona can KO Accelgor with Heat Wave (150-176%). Glimmora threatens a KO with Power Gem (108-128%).
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x150-176%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x108-128%KO | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 2x146-171%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves View Blaziken builds →
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Accelgor evolved from Shelmet's chain using a trade. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Shelmet eggs (quick to hatch). The evolution from Shelmet pushed Accelgor to 495 total stats. Speed saw the largest single gain at +120. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Accelgor to get Shelmet eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
Accelgor leads with Focus Sash insurance. Even if it can't take a hit naturally, it'll survive long enough to deal early damage. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs go all-in on offense since bulk doesn't matter here.
Best Build
Accelgor best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Encore
- Sludge Bomb
- Round
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Sludge Bomb
- U Turn
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Encore
- Toxic Spikes
- Sludge Bomb
- Final Gambit
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Spikes
- Toxic Spikes
- Final Gambit
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Final Gambit
- Protect
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Final Gambit
- Water Shuriken
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Spikes
- Toxic Spikes
- Final Gambit
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Final Gambit
- Protect
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Final Gambit
- Water Shuriken
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Spikes
- Signal Beam
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Hazard Setter Moveset
- Spikes
- Final Gambit
- Encore
- Bug Buzz
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Accelgor learns Bug Buzz and Energy Ball naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Grass and Poison coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Accelgor picks up Baton Pass and Double-Edge only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Bug Buzz and Leech Life while coverage across 7 types adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Accelgor picks up Baton Pass and Double-Edge only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Bug Buzz and Leech Life while coverage across 7 types adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Accelgor picks up Baton Pass and Double-Edge only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Bug Buzz and Leech Life while coverage across 7 types adds range.
Accelgor's 2-stage line starts with Shelmet, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 2 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Accelgor in Sword & Shield
Shelmet is your first catch on the way to Accelgor. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 13-65 across 60 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ShelmetSoothing WetlandsShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp30%EarlySnowstormSoothing WetlandsSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp30%EarlyHeavy FogSoothing WetlandsSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp30%EarlyOvercastSoothing WetlandsSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp30%EarlyNormal WeatherSoothing WetlandsShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp30%EarlyThunderstormSoothing WetlandsSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp30%EarlySnowstormSoothing WetlandsShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp30%EarlyIntense SunSoothing WetlandsShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp30%EarlySnowingSoothing WetlandsSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp30%EarlyThunderstormSoothing WetlandsShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp30%EarlySandstormSoothing WetlandsSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp30%EarlyIntense SunSoothing WetlandsShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp30%EarlyRainingSoothing WetlandsSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp30%EarlySnowingSoothing WetlandsShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp30%EarlyHeavy FogSoothing WetlandsSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp30%EarlySandstormSoothing WetlandsShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp30%EarlyOvercastSoothing WetlandsShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp30%EarlyNormal WeatherSoothing WetlandsSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp30%EarlyRainingMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2835%MidRainingHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3030%MidRainingRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.28-40 Route20%MidSnowstormHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3015%MidThunderstormBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidOvercastBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidOvercastMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidRainingGiant's CapShieldGrass Lv.27-2910%MidOvercastHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-305%MidRainingRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.28-40 Route5%MidSnowstormRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route25%LateNormal WeatherRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route20%LateThunderstormRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route20%LateIntense SunRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route20%LateSnowingRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route20%LateSandstormRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route20%LateRainingRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route20%LateHeavy FogRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route20%LateOvercastRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route5%LateNormal WeatherRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route5%LateThunderstormRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route5%LateIntense SunRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route5%LateSnowingRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route5%LateSandstormRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route5%LateRainingRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route5%LateHeavy FogRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route5%LateOvercastGiant's BedSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherGiant's BedShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostSnowstormGiant's BedSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostSnowstormGiant's BedShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostSnowingGiant's BedSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostSnowingGiant's BedShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostRainingGiant's BedSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostRainingGiant's BedShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostHeavy FogGiant's BedSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostHeavy FogGiant's BedShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostOvercastGiant's BedSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostOvercastGiant's BedShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherGiant's BedShieldGrass Lv.60-6516%PostThunderstormGiant's BedSwordGrass Lv.60-6516%PostThunderstormGiant's BedShieldGrass Lv.60-6516%PostIntense SunGiant's BedSwordGrass Lv.60-6516%PostIntense Sun
Step 2Accelgor ✓
No wild encounters for Accelgor in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Shelmet over from Black, Black 2, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Accelgor can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Shelmet from Black, Black 2, or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
No wild encounters for Accelgor in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Bring Shelmet over from Black, Black 2, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Accelgor in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 1Obtain ShelmetCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Accelgor ✓
Accelgor works as a sweeper with 495 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a situational pick that fills a niche. That 145 base Speed does the heavy lifting.
Hydration cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain. That's the one you want on Accelgor. Unburden is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Sticky Hold works too if your team needs something different.
Accelgor is a special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. Speed tells the real story. Base 145 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Accelgor has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Since Black & White, Accelgor has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Accelgor has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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