Type matchups
Damage Accelgor takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug type, Accelgor has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 22 other Pokémon share the Bug typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 80
- Attack
- 70
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Atk
- 100
- Sp. Def
- 60
- Speed
- 145
- Total
- 495
Accelgor has a base stat total of 495, higher than 62% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (145). With Sp. Atk (100) well above Attack (70), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 145 beats 99% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 80 HP, 40 Defense and 60 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Accelgor can have the abilities Hydration, Sticky Hold and Unburden.
How to beat Accelgor
Accelgor takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Galarian Zapdos hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Accelgor is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Shelmet → Accelgor), evolving from Shelmet.
Best counters to Accelgor
Other Bug Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Accelgor weak to?
As a Bug type, Accelgor takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
What is Accelgor resistant to?
Accelgor resists Fighting, Ground and Grass moves.
What are the best counters to Accelgor?
Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Heatran and Galarian Zapdos, which hit Accelgor with super-effective attacks.