TL;DR. Accelgor is a pure bug-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 495. When its body dries out, it weakens. So, to prevent dehydration, it wraps itself in many layers of thin membrane.
When its body dries out, it weakens. So, to prevent dehydration, it wraps itself in many layers of thin membrane.
Stat spread.
Total of 495. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Accelgor in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Accelgor reaches 2,441 CP at level 40 and 2,793 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Accelgor only comes from evolving a Shiny Shelmet. The first Shiny in the family appeared on June 4, 2022.
- Shelmet
- Shadow
Accelgor in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Accelgor across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #940 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Accelgor.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Accelgor, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Accelgor?
Accelgor is a pure Bug-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Accelgor weak to?
Accelgor takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Accelgor resistant to?
Accelgor resists Grass, Fighting, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Accelgor evolve?
Accelgor evolves from Shelmet (Trade for Karrablast). Accelgor is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Accelgor from?
Accelgor was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0617.
What are Accelgor's base stats?
Accelgor has HP 80, Attack 70, Defense 40, Special Attack 100, Special Defense 60, and Speed 145. Total base stat total: 495.
What are Accelgor's abilities?
Accelgor can have the abilities Hydration, Sticky Hold, plus the Hidden Ability Unburden.
Is Accelgor legendary or mythical?
No. Accelgor is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Accelgor's best stat?
Accelgor's highest base stat is Speed at 145, which ranks 3rd of 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Accelgor good?
Accelgor has a base stat total of 495, the 317th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 18th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Accelgor as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Accelgor is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Accelgor vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Accelgor | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 57 | +23 |
| Attack | 70 | 68 | +2 |
| Defense | 40 | 69 | -29 |
| Special Attack | 100 | 57 | +43 |
| Special Defense | 60 | 64 | -4 |
| Speed | 145 | 60 | +85 |
| Total | 495 | 375 | +120 |
Accelgor appears in 13 games.
Every mainline release where Accelgor is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Accelgor.
Every main-series game Accelgor is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- SwordObtainable
- EvolveShelmet (Trade for Karrablast)
- WildTraining Lowlands, Forest of Focus (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidFields of Honor, Forest of Focus, Workout Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- ShieldObtainable
- RaidRolling Fields, Dappled Grove, South Lake Miloch, Bridge Field (Max Raid Battle)
- WildTraining Lowlands, Forest of Focus (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidFields of Honor, Forest of Focus, Workout Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveShelmet (Trade for Karrablast)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- EvolveShelmet (Trade for Karrablast)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword and Shield. From HOME it can move into Sword and Shield.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Accelgor appears in 6 episodes.
From BW057 (2011-12-01) through HZ114 (2025-10-24).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Accelgor partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Accelgor partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Accelgor in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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