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.
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 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 from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Baton Pass, Double-Edge, Encore and 7 more.
The recommended build leans into Accelgor's strengths as a hazard lead. Life Orb provides extra damage on every hit for a health trade, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs back that up. Hydration rounds out the package.
Best Build
Best Accelgor Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Spikes
- Signal Beam
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
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 Poison and Fighting coverage and more adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
The chain to Accelgor requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Shelmet at moderate rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
How to Obtain Accelgor in X & Y
To get Accelgor, start by catching Shelmet through walking encounters at Lv. 30-47. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
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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 leaning toward the special side (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