accelgor
Generation V · #0617 — Shell Out Pokémon
Accelgor, the Shell Out Pokémon, is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V that represents one of the most remarkable transformations in the Pokédex. Known as National Pokédex #617, this nimble creature stands at just 0.8 meters tall and weighs a mere 25.3 kilograms, making it one of the lighter Bug-type Pokémon despite its formidable presence. With a base stat total of 495, Accelgor is distinguished by its exceptional Special Attack of 100 and phenomenal Speed stat of 145, which places it among the fastest Pokémon in the entire franchise. The stark contrast between its offensively-focused stats and its fragile defenses (Defense: 40, Special Defense: 60) creates a unique glass cannon archetype that demands strategic play. Accelgor's three ability options—Hydration, Sticky Hold, and its hidden ability Unburden—each provide distinct tactical advantages in competitive battle, with Unburden's Speed-doubling effect particularly coveted by experienced trainers seeking to maximize its already extraordinary velocity.
Base Stats
Height
0.8m
Weight
25.3kg
Category
Shell Out Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
red
Shape
arms
Abilities
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.
Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.
Accelgor Biology & Physical Characteristics
Accelgor possesses a striking and instantly recognizable appearance that reflects its dramatic evolution from Shelmet. The Pokémon features a large, rounded pink head reminiscent of a protective helmet, curved gently at its back and adorned with distinctive green stripes running from its eyes toward the crown. A prominent black star-like marking or hole dominates the center of its face, beneath which its eyes remain hidden in shadowed recesses. The defining characteristic of Accelgor's physiology is its complete lack of an external shell, replaced instead by a flowing blue, cloth-like membrane that envelops its body for protection. This membrane serves a critical biological function: it prevents the Pokémon from dehydrating, a vulnerability that manifests when its body dries out and causes it to weaken considerably. The membrane extends into delicate ribbon-like protrusions across its upper back, while its arms remain crossed in a posture that simultaneously projects both aggression and melancholy—a physical manifestation of the emotional toll from discarding its ancestral shell. According to Pokédex entries, Accelgor inhabits moist environments such as bogs and swamps, preferring the humid conditions necessary to maintain the integrity of its protective membrane.
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Training
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Accelgor Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Accelgor exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of fifty percent male to fifty percent female, allowing trainers equal opportunity to breed either gender. This even distribution reflects the species' stability in natural populations and provides breeding flexibility for competitive and casual players alike. When breeding Accelgor, offspring are categorized in the Bug egg group exclusively, limiting potential breeding combinations but maintaining thematic consistency with the Pokémon's Bug-type classification. The base friendship value of Accelgor is 70 in Generations V through VII, though this was adjusted to 50 in later generations, suggesting that Accelgor's contentious emotional state regarding its lost shell makes it somewhat less naturally affectionate than certain other Pokémon. Breeding takes approximately 15 egg cycles to produce a Shelmet, requiring roughly 3,599 to 3,855 steps of progression. The medium-fast experience growth rate means that bred Accelgor develop at a moderate pace compared to some other Pokémon, requiring patience and investment to reach competitive viability. Trainers seeking to maximize Accelgor's potential often invest significant breeding effort to obtain specimens with optimal natures and individual values, particularly emphasizing Speed and Special Attack through selective breeding practices to complement Accelgor's inherent statistical strengths.
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Accelgor Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Accelgor evolves from Shelmet through a unique and highly specialized trade mechanism that stands apart from typical Pokémon evolution methods. The evolution occurs when Shelmet is traded in exchange for a Karrablast, creating a fascinating symbiotic evolution scenario where both Pokémon transform simultaneously. When Shelmet is traded for Karrablast, the former sheds its shell entirely, liberating itself to become the swift Accelgor, while simultaneously Karrablast absorbs the discarded shell and transforms into Escavalier. This dual-evolution mechanic emphasizes the interconnected nature of these two Pokémon and their complementary evolution paths—one shedding defensive armor to gain speed, the other acquiring armor to bolster defense. The transformation from Shelmet to Accelgor represents a dramatic shift in combat philosophy: Shelmet possesses mediocre stats across the board with slightly elevated HP and Special Attack, while Accelgor abandons defensive capability almost entirely in exchange for a Speed stat that nearly triples to 145 and improved Special Attack reaching 100. This evolution fundamentally alters a trainer's strategic approach, transforming Shelmet from a balanced but unremarkable Pokémon into a sweeper-oriented specialist designed to outspeed and obliterate opponents through Special Attack before they can respond.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Accelgor Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Having removed its heavy shell, Accelgor exhibits combat prowess comparable to ninja warriors, utilizing blinding speed and remarkable agility in its movements and attacks. The liberation from its shell's weight has transformed it into one of the most mobile Bug-type Pokémon, capable of striking with precision and velocity that bewilders opponents. Despite its formidable hunting abilities, Accelgor displays a melancholic temperament reflecting its emotional loss—the pouting expression and defensive crossed-arm posture indicate a deep sadness stemming from the shell it was forced to abandon during evolution. Accelgor's combat style incorporates poison-based attacks as documented in Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex entries, which describe how it wraps its membrane protectively while spitting poison at adversaries. The Pokémon's dependence on moisture is not merely an inconvenience but a critical survival necessity; prolonged dryness causes significant weakening, forcing Accelgor to constantly seek humid habitats and maintain its protective membrane layers. In moist swamps and bogs where Accelgor naturally thrives, it demonstrates impressive hunting efficiency through rapid movement and calculated poison deployment, relying on speed and Special Attack rather than physical prowess.
Pokedex Entries
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 it wraps a membrane around itself for protection while it spits poison.
Having removed its heavy shell, it becomes very light and can fight with ninja-like movements.
Having removed its heavy shell, it becomes very light and can fight with ninja-like movements.
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.
When its body dries out, it weakens. So, to prevent dehydration, it wraps itself in many layers of thin membrane.
It moves with blinding speed and lobs poison at foes. Featuring Accelgor as a main character is a surefire way to make a movie or comic popular.
Discarding its shell made it nimble. To keep itself from dehydrating, it wraps its body in bands of membrane.
Accelgor Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Accelgor derives from a combination of 'accelerate' and 'gore,' reflecting the Pokémon's incredible speed and its poison-based offensive capabilities. The Japanese name, Agilder, similarly combines elements suggesting agility and its insectoid nature, emphasizing the rapid, ninja-like movement that defines this Pokémon's identity. Visually, Accelgor's design evolution from Shelmet demonstrates intentional contrast through the complete removal of the heavy shell and its replacement with flowing, membrane-based protection. The pink helmet-like head and blue cloth-like body create a color palette that distinguishes it immediately from its pre-evolution, while the crossed-arm posture conveys personality and emotional depth rarely seen in Pokémon design. The star-like marking on its face, along with the ribbon-like extensions from its back, suggest both a martial artist's determination and the delicate, fabric-like vulnerability of its new form. Game Freak's design philosophy behind Accelgor emphasizes the concept of sacrifice and transformation—the Pokémon has literally and figuratively shed its old protective exterior to become something fundamentally different, faster, and more specialized, at the cost of defensive stability. This design philosophy aligns perfectly with traditional ninja aesthetics, where rapid movement and precise strikes supersede heavy armor, making Accelgor a visually coherent representation of an agile warrior.
Learnable Moves
Accelgor can learn 62 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| absorb | grass | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 |
| acid | poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| acid armor | poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| acid spray | poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bug bite | bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bug buzz | bug | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| final gambit | fighting | Special | — | 100 | 5 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| gastro acid | poison | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| guard swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| infestation | bug | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| leech life | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| me first | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| mega drain | grass | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| power swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recover | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| skitter smack | bug | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spikes | ground | Status | — | — | 20 |
| struggle bug | bug | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| toxic spikes | poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| venom drench | poison | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| venoshock | poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| water shuriken | water | Special | 15 | 100 | 20 |
| yawn | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
Accelgor Competitive Battle Guide
Accelgor's competitive viability centers entirely on its extraordinary 145 Speed stat and respectable 100 Special Attack, making it an effective special sweeper in competitive environments. The combination of blinding velocity and potent Special Attack allows Accelgor to function as a glass cannon, defeating threats before they can move or attack. Accelgor's hidden ability, Unburden, grants a significant tactical advantage by doubling Speed when its held item is consumed or removed, potentially enabling it to outspeed even faster threats after strategic item usage. With access to a diverse movepool including moves like Acid Spray, Water Shuriken (its Generation VIII signature move), and coverage options like Focus Blast, Accelgor can adapt to diverse team compositions and coverage needs. However, Accelgor's fragility remains its critical weakness; with a Defense stat of only 40 and Special Defense of merely 60, any attack that lands deals catastrophic damage, often resulting in immediate knockout. The base HP of 80 fails to provide adequate buffer against common priority moves or powerful attacks, forcing Accelgor into a strict prediction and speed-based playstyle where missing one engagement typically means elimination. In competitive metagames, Accelgor functions best as a mid-to-late game sweeper, cleaning up weakened opponents after bulkier team members have softened threats. Its versatility in competitive formats has remained relatively consistent across generations, though its prominence fluctuates based on the prevalence of faster threats and widespread attacking types in the current metagame.
Commonly Asked Questions About Accelgor
What type is Accelgor?
Accelgor is a bug type Pokemon.
What does Accelgor evolve from?
Accelgor evolved from shelmet.
What are Accelgor's weaknesses?
Accelgor is weak to flying, rock and fire type moves.
Accelgor Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Accelgor has achieved remarkable cultural prominence within the Pokémon franchise despite being introduced relatively recently in Generation V, appearing as a main character in multiple films and comic series designed specifically to boost audience engagement and merchandise popularity. The Pokémon's striking appearance, emotional backstory of loss and adaptation, and distinctive crossed-arm posture have made it an iconic visual representation across various media properties. Competitive players have embraced Accelgor as a symbol of strategic sacrifice—the deliberate choice to abandon defensive capabilities for overwhelming offensive speed mirrors real-world strategic decision-making. The simultaneous evolution mechanic linking Accelgor with Escavalier has become a beloved element of Pokémon lore, representing symbiotic transformation that captivates collectors and narrative enthusiasts. Accelgor's prominent role in Generation V's Unova region narrative, combined with its accessible 75 catch rate and reasonable availability, has made it a fan favorite for casual and competitive players alike. The Pokémon's characterization through its expression of sadness—the pouting face and protective arm-crossing—has inspired considerable fan art and emotional interpretation within the community. This emotional depth, combined with its mechanical excellence as a competitive sweeper, has cemented Accelgor's position as a culturally significant Pokémon that transcends typical video game mechanics to represent deeper themes of transformation, loss, and adaptation.
Where to Find Accelgor in Every Pokémon Game
Accelgor's availability varies significantly across Pokémon generations and game versions, though it remains consistently accessible to dedicated trainers willing to trade. In Pokémon Black and White, Accelgor appears in the Unova Pokédex as #123, with Shelmet available in specific locations, requiring the mandatory Shelmet-for-Karrablast trade to obtain Accelgor. Black 2 and White 2 relocated Accelgor to Unova Pokédex position #158, maintaining the same trade-evolution requirement. In subsequent generations including X and Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Sword and Shield, and beyond, Accelgor remains available through similar trading mechanics involving Shelmet, though specific location availability has shifted. Pokémon Legends: Z-A includes Accelgor within its regional Pokédex, though specific availability details remain to be fully documented. The Pokémon's base experience yield of 173 places it in the moderate experience progression category, making it reasonably efficient for leveling compared to late-game Pokémon. With a capture rate of 75 on a standard Poké Ball at full health, Accelgor presents moderate capture difficulty for trainers encountering wild specimens. The 70 base happiness value in earlier generations (adjusted to 50 later) suggests that obtaining a well-disposed Accelgor requires some dedication through friendship-building activities. Trading availability is essential for Accelgor acquisition, making it particularly valuable within multiplayer communities and requiring social interaction to obtain, which has historically encouraged collaborative play and community engagement across all Pokémon game versions featuring this species.