Accelgor
#617 (Unova)
Best moveset for Accelgor
The best moves for Accelgor are Infestation and Bug Buzz when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Shelmet family. Accelgor evolves from Shelmet for 200 Candy.
- If Shelmet was obtained in a trade, it can evolve into Accelgor for no Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Shelmet for 180 Candy.
Game images
Accelgor, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Accelgor is a Bug Pokémon which evolves from Shelmet. It is weak to Flying, Rock and Fire moves. Accelgor's best moveset is Infestation & Bug Buzz and it has a Max CP of 2,760.
About
"When its body dries out, it weakens. So, to prevent dehydration, it wraps itself in many layers of thin membrane."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Acid | 11 | 11 |
| Infestation | 9 | 10.8 |
| Water Shuriken | 9 | 9 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz | 95 | 2 | 2.28 |
| Energy Ball Elite TM | 90 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Signal Beam | 75 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Focus Blast | 140 | 1 | 1.4 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Acid Spray | 20 | 2 | 0.4 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Counters & Raids
What counters Accelgor?
Accelgor is weak to , Rock and Fire moves.
- 1 0.37
- 2 0.37
- 3 0.38
- 4 0.39
- 5 0.39
- 6 0.41
- 7 0.42
- 8 0.43
- 9 0.43
- 10 0.43
The best counter to Accelgor is Blacephalon with Incinerate and Mind Blown, followed by Salamence (Shadow), Reshiram (Shadow) and Moltres (Shadow). The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent.
The top Accelgor counters, ranked by how many trainers it takes to win the raid in time, each bringing six of that Pokémon at level 40. Fewer is better. Simulated raid battles against Accelgor's own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
220 |
| Defense |
|
120 |
| Stamina |
|
190 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 162 |
| Level 50 | 172 |
Average size
| Height | 0.8 m |
| Weight | 25.3 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,046 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,395 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,093 |
|
Level 40 |
2,441 |
|
Level 50 |
2,760 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,744 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,267 |

