Stats & Training
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.
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 |
 Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Togekiss builds →Sky Attack 2x120-141%KO Fire Blast 2x94-111%KO Flamethrower 2x77-92% Fly 2x79-93% | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Nihilego builds →Head Smash 2x135-159%KO Power Gem 2x108-128%KO | ||
 Crobat Poison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Crobat builds →Fly 2x121-143%KO Air Slash 2x64-75% Wing Attack 2x82-97% Air Cutter 2x51-60% | ||
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 2x195-230%KO Fly 2x175-207%KO Rock Slide 2x148-174%KO Wing Attack 2x118-139%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Arcanine builds →Overheat 2x143-168%KO Fire Blast 2x121-143%KO Flamethrower 2x100-118%KO Fire Fang 2x103-122%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, Volcanion can KO Accelgor with Fire Blast (223-262%). Togekiss threatens a KO with Air Slash (96-114%). Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 272-321%.
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb61-72% Fire Blast 2x223-262%KO | ||
Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 2x96-114%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Terrakion builds →Close Combat82-96% Stone Edge 2x272-321%KO Earthquake45-53% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Blaziken builds →Flare Blitz 2x296-348%KO High Jump Kick80-94% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Talonflame builds →Fire Blast 2x81-96% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 77 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Baton Pass, Double-Edge, Encore and 7 more.
Sun & Moon Accelgor Best Moveset
Accelgor leads with Focus Sash insurance. Even if it can't take a hit naturally, it'll survive long enough to get Spikes up. Max HP and Speed EVs go all-in on offense since bulk doesn't matter here.
Best Build
Accelgor best EVs are HP and Speed
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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Accelgor in Sun & Moon
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.
Accelgor Guide
In Sun & Moon, Accelgor works as a sweeper with 495 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. Spikes with Focus Sash is the standard set.
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 leaning toward the special side (base 100 Sp. Atk). Speed tells the real story. Base 145 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
In Sun & Moon, run Spikes, Toxic Spikes, Finalgambit, and Encore on Accelgor. Spikes is the most common pick at 25% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
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 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
Winds & Waves