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 |
In Sword & Shield, Celesteela threatens a KO with Air Slash (119-140%). Nihilego's Power Gem also KOs at 123-145%.
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Celesteela Steel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Celesteela builds →Flamethrower 2x95-112%KO Air Slash 2x119-140%KO | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Nihilego builds →Power Gem 2x123-145%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Blaziken builds →Close Combat76-90% Flare Blitz 2x307-361%KO | ||
 Talonflame Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGalewings ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x237-279%KO | ||
Sword & Shield 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 47 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Double-Edge, Feint, Guard Split and 1 more.
Sword & Shield Accelgor Best Moveset
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
Accelgor best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Encore
- Sludge Bomb
- Round
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Sludge Bomb
- U Turn
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Encore
- Toxic Spikes
- Sludge Bomb
- Final Gambit
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
How to Get Accelgor in Sword & Shield
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.
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Step 2Accelgor ✓
Accelgor Guide
In Sword & Shield, Accelgor works as a sweeper with 495 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. Bugbuzz 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 a special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. Speed tells the real story. Base 145 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
For Sword & Shield, 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