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.
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
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Zapdos's Heat Wave hits Accelgor for 83-98%. Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 281-331%.
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave 2x83-98% Thunderbolt59-69% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x281-331%KO Pursuit56-67% Crunch113-133%KO Superpower56-66% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemQuickclaw NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick59-70% Flare Blitz 2x220-259%KO Stone Edge 2x122-144%KO | ||
 Talonflame Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGalewings ItemLife Orb NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x251-295%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 68 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Baton Pass, Double-Edge, Encore and 7 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Accelgor Best Moveset
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
Accelgor best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Spikes
- Signal Beam
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Hazard Setter Moveset
- Spikes
- Final Gambit
- Encore
- Bug Buzz
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
How to Get Accelgor in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No wild encounters for Accelgor in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Bring Shelmet over from Black, Black 2, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Accelgor in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 1Obtain ShelmetCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Accelgor ✓
Accelgor Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Accelgor works as a sweeper with 495 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire's meta. Bugbuzz with Life Orb 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.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Accelgor has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
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