Is Accelgor Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Bug from a Shelmet-Karrablast trade. 145 Speed is faster than almost everything in ORAS. 100 Special Attack handles Tate and Liza. The niche trade requirement limits access, but the speed ceiling is unmatched.
Shelmet trades roughly evenly with Roxanne's team.
Brawly's typing presses Shelmet's defenses.
Shelmet trades roughly evenly with Wattson's team.
Flannery's team hits Shelmet's weaknesses hard.
Shelmet trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.
Winona's team hits Shelmet's weaknesses hard.
Shelmet has the type edge here and should clean up Tate & Liza's team.
Shelmet has the type edge here and should clean up Wallace's team.
Shelmet has the type edge here and should clean up Sidney's team.
Phoebe's team hits Shelmet's weaknesses hard.
Shelmet trades roughly evenly with Glacia's team.
Drake's team hits Shelmet's weaknesses hard.
Shelmet trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Accelgor cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Accelgor in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
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 19 · Near water, 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 · Snowing. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Accelgor ✓
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
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
 Chatot Normal | C | |
 Taillow Normal | C | |
 Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Torchic builds →Ember 2x40-48% Rock Tomb 2x40-48% Peck 2x26-32% | ||
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Tepig builds →Rock Tomb 2x40-48% Ember 2x30-36% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Aerodactyl builds →Wing Attack 2x90-106%KO Rock Tomb 2x90-106%KO Fire Fang 2x65-76% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x96-114%KO Rock Tomb 2x96-114%KO | ||
 Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Monferno builds →Flame Wheel 2x71-84% Rock Tomb 2x47-56% | ||
 Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Combusken builds →Flame Charge 2x65-76% Rock Tomb 2x51-61% Peck 2x32-38% | ||
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Pignite builds →Flame Charge 2x71-84% Rock Tomb 2x56-66% | ||
Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x124-147%KO Aerial Ace 2x50-60% Rock Tomb 2x50-60% | ||
Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Monferno builds →Overheat 2x116-137%KO Aerial Ace 2x47-55% Rock Tomb 2x47-55% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Pignite builds →Overheat 2x109-128%KO Rock Tomb 2x54-64% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Aerodactyl builds →Wing Attack 2x89-105%KO Rock Tomb 2x89-105%KO Fire Fang 2x63-74% | ||
Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x124-147%KO Aerial Ace 2x51-60% Rock Tomb 2x51-60% | ||
Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Monferno builds →Overheat 2x117-138%KO Aerial Ace 2x47-56% Rock Tomb 2x47-56% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x130-153%KO Flamethrower 2x47-56% | ||
Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Pignite builds →Overheat 2x109-129%KO Rock Tomb 2x56-66% | ||
Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x127-150%KO Aerial Ace 2x53-62% Rock Tomb 2x53-62% | ||
Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Monferno builds →Overheat 2x117-139%KO Aerial Ace 2x48-57% Rock Tomb 2x48-57% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x137-161%KO Rock Tomb 2x91-108%KO Fire Fang 2x65-77% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x110-130%KO Rock Tomb 2x49-58% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Emboar builds →Overheat 2x146-171%KO Stone Edge 2x117-139%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Blaziken builds →Overheat 2x156-184%KO Stone Edge 2x115-136%KO Aerial Ace 2x70-83% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Infernape builds →Overheat 2x149-176%KO Stone Edge 2x101-120%KO Aerial Ace 2x61-73% | ||
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Archeops builds →Fly 2x178-210%KO Stone Edge 2x196-231%KO | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Emboar builds →Overheat 2x143-168%KO Stone Edge 2x114-134%KO | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Blaziken builds →Overheat 2x153-180%KO Stone Edge 2x111-131%KO Aerial Ace 2x67-80% | ||
Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Infernape builds →Overheat 2x146-172%KO Stone Edge 2x99-116%KO Aerial Ace 2x59-70% | ||
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Cranidos builds →Head Smash 2x258-304%KO Fire Blast 2x34-41% | ||
Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Archeops builds →Fly 2x173-203%KO Stone Edge 2x190-224%KO | ||
Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Emboar builds →Flare Blitz 2x211-248%KO Head Smash 2x175-206%KO | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Obtain MethodScorched Slab Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Heatran builds →Overheat 2x178-210%KO Ancient Power 2x55-65% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x184-217%KO Hurricane 2x104-122%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x340-400%KO Fire Blast 2x57-67% | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Blaziken builds →Flare Blitz 2x205-242%KO Brave Bird 2x137-161%KO Stone Edge 2x114-135%KO | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Blaziken can KO Accelgor with Flare Blitz (358-421%). Talonflame threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (193-227%). Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 329-388%.
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Blaziken builds →Flare Blitz 2x358-421%KO High Jump Kick97-114%KO | ||
 Talonflame Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGalewings ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x193-227%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Terrakion builds →Close Combat99-116%KO Stone Edge 2x329-388%KO Rock Slide 2x247-291%KO | ||
Accelgor Evolutions
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 68 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Baton Pass, Double-Edge, Encore and 7 more.
ORAS Accelgor Best Moveset
145 Speed fires Bug TermStab from 100 Sp. Atk before nearly everything. AbilityUnburden as a hidden ability doubles Speed after item use. AbilitySticky Hold prevents item theft. The moveset earns B-tier through the fastest Bug TermStab available, though fragile 40 Defense limits longevity.
Best Build
Accelgor best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Spikes
- Signal Beam
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
Having removed its heavy shell, it becomes very light and can fight with ninja-like movements.
When its body dries out, it weakens. So, to prevent dehydration, it wraps itself in many layers of thin membrane.
Accelgor Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Accelgor works as a sweeper with 495 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid option in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire for the right team. Bugbuzz with Life Orb is the standard set.
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 mixed attacker with base 70 Attack and 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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