Accelgor Best Moveset
Fastest non-legendary in the format at 145 base Speed. 100 Sp. Atk with Bug TermStab gives the moveset genuine offensive presence, and AbilityUnburden doubles Speed after item use for absurd levels. E-tier because Bug coverage alone is too narrow and 80/40/60 bulk dissolves on any return hit.
145 Speed with Spikes and Final Gambit in Gen V (Black & White). Set hazards fast, then Final Gambit sacrificed itself to deal HP-based damage. The sacrificial lead formula.
Best Moves
Best Build
Accelgor best EVs are HP and Speed
Pivot Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Final Gambit
- U Turn
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
Same suicide formula in Gen VI (X & Y). Encore locked opponents into one move, and Spikes went up while they were locked. Two gens of niche utility.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Spikes
- Signal Beam
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Faster hazard setters appeared and the sacrificial lead role was shrinking. 145 Speed meant nothing when the format demanded more than one-and-done plays.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Final Gambit
- Water Shuriken
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of decline in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Final Gambit and Spikes were the entire identity. Once the format outgrew sacrificial leads, Accelgor had nothing left.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Encore
- Toxic Spikes
- Sludge Bomb
- Final Gambit
Recommended Teammates
Accelgor Weakness
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 |
What is Accelgor Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Accelgor
Great Tusk's Rapid Spin hits Accelgor for 37-44%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin37-44% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn23-27% Scald14-17% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm25-29% Dragon Pulse32-38% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemWellspringmask NatureJolly Moves View Ogerpon-Wellspring builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Accelgor
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 SwSh
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 WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Intense SunSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowstormSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Heavy FogSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowingSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 30%OvercastSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SandstormSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 30%ThunderstormSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 30%RainingMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassShieldRate 35%RainingHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassShieldRate 30%RainingRoute 7Lv.28-40GrassShieldRate 20%SnowstormHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassShieldRate 15%ThunderstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%OvercastMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassSwordRate 10%RainingGiant's CapLv.27-29GrassShieldRate 10%OvercastHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassSwordRate 5%RainingRoute 7Lv.28-40GrassSwordRate 5%SnowstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 25%Normal WeatherRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 20%Heavy FogRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 20%SnowingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 20%OvercastRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 20%SandstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 20%ThunderstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 20%RainingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 20%Intense SunRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 5%Heavy FogRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 5%SnowingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 5%OvercastRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 5%SandstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 5%ThunderstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 5%Normal WeatherRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 5%RainingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 5%Intense SunGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 20%SnowstormGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Heavy FogGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 20%OvercastGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 20%SnowingGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 20%RainingGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 16%Intense SunGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 16%Thunderstorm
Step 2Accelgor ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Accelgor egg.
No wild encounters for Accelgor in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Shelmet over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Accelgor in USUM
Step 1Obtain ShelmetLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Icirrus City. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 11. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 14. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · Soothing Wetlands · Overcast. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Accelgor ✓
Accelgor can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Shelmet from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Accelgor in SM
- Step 1Obtain ShelmetBREEDINGAvailableLeave Accelgor with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Shelmet egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Icirrus City. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 11. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 14. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · Soothing Wetlands · Overcast. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Accelgor ✓
No wild encounters for Accelgor in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Bring Shelmet over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Accelgor in ORAS
Step 1Obtain ShelmetCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom X & YAvailableCatch in X & Y via Walking · Route 14, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Icirrus City. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 11. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · Soothing Wetlands · Overcast. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Accelgor ✓
Base Stats
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.
Discarding its shell made it nimble. To keep itself from dehydrating, it wraps its body in bands of membrane.
Accelgor Guide
Accelgor works as a sweeper with 495 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid choice for the right team. That 145 base Speed does the heavy lifting.
No. Accelgor is not catchable in the wild. It only comes from trade-evolving Shelmet. Trade needs a Game Boy Advance link cable and a second GBA running another Gen 3 game (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald). Trade Shelmet to a friend, then have them trade it back. The 2026 Switch re-release supports the same trade through local wireless on the Pokemon Center 2F Wireless Club, with no cables required.
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.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves