Few Pokemon outrun Accelgor without a Choice Scarf. Bug typing gives it solid coverage options. Only weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock. Known as the Shell Out Pokemon. The stat spread leans into special offense.
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
AvgFire, Flying, and Rock-type 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Accelgor to get Shelmet eggs easily using 47 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Double-Edge, Feint, Guard Split and 1 more.
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
Best Accelgor Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Encore
- Sludge Bomb
- Round
Recommended Teammates
Don't skip the egg moves. Accelgor picks up Double-Edge and Feint only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Bug Buzz and Leech Life while Grass and Poison coverage and more adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 ShelmetEFFORTLESSSoothing WetlandsSwordGrassLv.13-1830%EarlySwampHeavy FogEFFORTLESSSoothing WetlandsShieldGrassLv.13-1830%EarlySwampSnowstormEFFORTLESSSoothing WetlandsSwordGrassLv.13-1830%EarlySwampOvercastEFFORTLESSSoothing WetlandsSwordGrassLv.13-1830%EarlySwampNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSSoothing WetlandsShieldGrassLv.13-1830%EarlySwampThunderstormEFFORTLESSSoothing WetlandsSwordGrassLv.13-1830%EarlySwampSnowstormEFFORTLESSSoothing WetlandsShieldGrassLv.13-1830%EarlySwampIntense SunEFFORTLESSSoothing WetlandsShieldGrassLv.13-1830%EarlySwampSnowingEFFORTLESSSoothing WetlandsShieldGrassLv.13-1830%EarlySwampSandstormEFFORTLESSSoothing WetlandsSwordGrassLv.13-1830%EarlySwampThunderstormEFFORTLESSSoothing WetlandsSwordGrassLv.13-1830%EarlySwampIntense SunEFFORTLESSSoothing WetlandsShieldGrassLv.13-1830%EarlySwampRainingEFFORTLESSSoothing WetlandsSwordGrassLv.13-1830%EarlySwampSnowingEFFORTLESSSoothing WetlandsShieldGrassLv.13-1830%EarlySwampHeavy FogEFFORTLESSSoothing WetlandsSwordGrassLv.13-1830%EarlySwampSandstormEFFORTLESSSoothing WetlandsShieldGrassLv.13-1830%EarlySwampOvercastEFFORTLESSSoothing WetlandsSwordGrassLv.13-1830%EarlySwampRainingEFFORTLESSSoothing WetlandsShieldGrassLv.13-1830%EarlySwampNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2835%MidRainingEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsShieldGrassLv.28-3030%MidRainingEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.28-4020%MidRouteSnowstormEASYHammerlocke HillsShieldGrassLv.28-3015%MidThunderstormMODERATEBridge FieldShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidOvercastMODERATEBridge FieldSwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidOvercastMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidRainingMODERATEGiant's CapShieldGrassLv.27-2910%MidOvercastCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsSwordGrassLv.28-305%MidRainingCHALLENGINGRoute 7SwordGrassLv.28-405%MidRouteSnowstormEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4025%LateRouteNormal WeatherEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteThunderstormEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteIntense SunEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteSnowingEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteSandstormEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteRainingEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteHeavy FogEASYRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteOvercastCHALLENGINGRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-405%LateRouteNormal WeatherCHALLENGINGRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-405%LateRouteThunderstormCHALLENGINGRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-405%LateRouteIntense SunCHALLENGINGRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-405%LateRouteSnowingCHALLENGINGRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-405%LateRouteSandstormCHALLENGINGRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-405%LateRouteRainingCHALLENGINGRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-405%LateRouteHeavy FogCHALLENGINGRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-405%LateRouteOvercastEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostSnowstormEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostSnowstormEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostSnowingEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostRainingEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostSnowingEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostHeavy FogEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostRainingEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostOvercastEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostHeavy FogEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostOvercastEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6516%PostThunderstormEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6516%PostThunderstormEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6516%PostIntense SunEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6516%PostIntense Sun
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.
Shelmet evolves into Accelgor by trading. Accelgor is the fully evolved form. At 495 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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. But the speed tells the real story — base 145 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Accelgor appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A