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.
When its body dries out, it weakens. So, to prevent dehydration, it wraps itself in many layers of thin membrane.
Having removed its heavy shell, it becomes very light and can fight with ninja-like movements.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black & White, Dragonite can KO Accelgor with Outrage (123-145%). Volcarona threatens a KO with Fire Blast (154-181%). Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 182-214%.
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed55-65% Outrage123-145%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain18-21% Fire Blast 2x154-181%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Accelgor View Terrakion builds →Close Combat54-64% Stone Edge 2x182-214%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | C | |
Fire is super effective against AccelgorView Blaziken → | ||
Black & White 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 65 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Baton Pass, Double-Edge, Encore and 7 more.
Black & White Accelgor Best Moveset
Prediction matters here. Choice Scarf means Accelgor can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is speed patching through item lock. Max HP and Speed EVs with Stickyhold back that up. The remaining moves prevents free switches.
Best Build
Accelgor best EVs are HP and Speed
Pivot Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Final Gambit
- U Turn
- Focus Blast
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 Poison and Normal coverage and more adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Accelgor in Black & White
A trade step sits in Accelgor's 2-stage line from Shelmet. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Shelmet shows up at solid rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
How to Obtain Accelgor in Black & White
The path to Accelgor starts with Shelmet at Lv. 30-33 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ShelmetIcirrus CityBlackGrass Lv.30-33 CityCommonMidSpring/summer/autumnIcirrus CityWhiteGrass Lv.30-33 CityCommonMidSpring/summer/autumnMoor of IcirrusBlackGrass Lv.30-33 SwampCommonMidSpring/summer/autumnMoor of IcirrusWhiteGrass Lv.30-33 SwampCommonMidSpring/summer/autumnRoute 8WhiteGrass Lv.30-33 RouteCommonMidSpring/summer/autumnRoute 8BlackGrass Lv.30-33 RouteCommonMidSpring/summer/autumn
Step 2Accelgor ✓
Accelgor Guide
In Black & White, Accelgor works as a sweeper with 495 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Black & White's meta. Bugbuzz with Choice Scarf 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 Black & White, 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