Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Accelgor
Say it: ACC-elg-or
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Accelgor is the Shell Out Pokémon — a speedy Bug type from Shelmet (trade evolve with Karrablast). In Pokémon GO, Bug moves help against Grass, Psychic, and Dark foes, but Fire, Flying, and Rock hit Bug hard. Catch Shelmet/Accelgor from the wild, eggs, or events, then trade-evolve if you still need the form.
Say it: ACC-elg-or
Accelgor (#617) is a Bug Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of the Unova Shelmet line (trade evolution). Trainers use it as a niche Bug attacker and occasional Great League spice with Infestation / Acid Spray utility. It is not a top-tier raid Bug compared to modern legendaries and Shadows. Against Accelgor, lead with Fire, Flying, or Rock. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Accelgor is a Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0617. Use the Bug type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Power up only if you need a cheap Bug attacker or a PvP specialty. Infestation + Acid Spray is the usual PvP kit; Bug Buzz / Signal Beam for Bug damage. Water Shuriken is a fun fast option when you want Water coverage. Shadow Accelgor is the DPS-leaning copy — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Bug moves hit Grass, Psychic, and Dark hard.
When Accelgor is your opponent, Fire, Flying, Rock hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 220
- Defense
- 120
- Stamina
- 190
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Charizard Y · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 2. Reshiram · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Fusion Flare
- 3. Shadow Moltres · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Shadow Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Mega Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 6. Shadow Entei · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 7. Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 8. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 9. Chandelure · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 10. Heatran · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Emboar · beats Fire
Ember + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Infernape · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 2. Arcanine · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
- 3. Flareon · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Typhlosion · beats Fire
Incinerate + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Magmortar · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Punch
- 6. Camerupt · beats Fire
Incinerate + Overheat
- 7. Torkoal · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 8. Rapidash · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Blast
- 9. Pyroar · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 10. Simisear · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Houndoom · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Accelgor’s always-available TM pool. No Community Day exclusive is required for a functional kit — TM for Infestation + Acid Spray (PvP) or Bug Buzz (raids).
Fast
- Infestation · Standard
PvP energy / Bug
- Acid · Standard
Poison pressure
- Water Shuriken · Standard
Water fast option
Charged
- Bug Buzz · Standard
Bug nuke
- Acid Spray · Standard
PvP debuff
- Signal Beam · Standard
Bug coverage
- Focus Blast · Standard
Fighting coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- acid
- infestation
- water shuriken
Charged
- bug buzz
- acid spray
- signal beam
- focus blast
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #338 of 954 · CP 1499
Acid + Focus Blast
- Ultra League · rank #244 of 747 · CP 2488
Acid + Focus Blast
- Master League · rank #316 of 1023 · CP 2760
Acid + Focus Blast
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Raid attacker roles
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