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Accelgor in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Galar Pokédex #276 • Shell Out Pokémon

Accelgor in the National Pokédex
Accelgor sprite

Normal

Shiny Accelgor sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Sword

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.

Shield

Discarding its shell made it nimble. To keep itself from dehydrating, it wraps its body in bands of membrane.

Pokémon details

Type

Bug

Category

Shell Out Pokémon

Height

0.8 m (2'07")

Weight

25.3 kg (55.8 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0617

Pokédex

Galar #276

Accelgor in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

80

270

364

Attack

70

130

262

Defense

40

76

196

Sp. Atk

100

184

328

Sp. Def

60

112

240

Speed

145

265

427

Total

495

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Accelgor, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Galar #276Isle of Armor #65Crown Tundra #98
EV yield
2 Spe
Catch rate
75
Base Exp.
173

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 cycles

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Shelmet

Shelmet

Galar #275

Trade with Karrablast

Accelgor

Accelgor

Galar #276

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Shield
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Forest of Focus

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters32-

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Raining

Forest of Focus

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters60-

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Raining

Training Lowlands

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters36-

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Thunderstorm

Training Lowlands

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters60-

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Thunderstorm

Max Lair

Dynamax Adventures

Dynamax Adventure65-

Catch as a Dynamax Adventure opponent and choose it as the one Pokémon to keep at the end; starting rentals cannot be kept; Endless Dynamax Adventures do not award Pokémon, The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required

Fields of Honor

Max Raid Battles — pool 110 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle45-5015%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 110, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Forest of Focus

Max Raid Battles — pool 110 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle45-5015%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 110, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Workout Sea

Max Raid Battles — pool 110 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle45-5015%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 110, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Fields of Honor

Max Raid Battles — pool 110 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6020%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 110, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Forest of Focus

Max Raid Battles — pool 110 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6020%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 110, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Workout Sea

Max Raid Battles — pool 110 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6020%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 110, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 46 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6015%

Permanent pool 46, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Rolling Fields

Max Raid Battles — pool 46 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6015%

Permanent pool 46, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

South Lake Miloch

Max Raid Battles — pool 46 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6015%

Permanent pool 46, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Rolling Fields

Max Raid Battles — pool 90 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6015%

Permanent pool 90, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 92 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6015%

Permanent pool 92, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Dappled Grove

Max Raid Battles — pool 92 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6015%

Permanent pool 92, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Sword
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Forest of Focus

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters32-

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Raining

Forest of Focus

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters60-

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Raining

Training Lowlands

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters36-

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Thunderstorm

Training Lowlands

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters60-

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Thunderstorm

Max Lair

Dynamax Adventures

Dynamax Adventure65-

Catch as a Dynamax Adventure opponent and choose it as the one Pokémon to keep at the end; starting rentals cannot be kept; Endless Dynamax Adventures do not award Pokémon, The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required

Fields of Honor

Max Raid Battles — pool 110 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle45-5015%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 110, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Forest of Focus

Max Raid Battles — pool 110 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle45-5015%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 110, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Workout Sea

Max Raid Battles — pool 110 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle45-5015%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 110, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Fields of Honor

Max Raid Battles — pool 110 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6020%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 110, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Forest of Focus

Max Raid Battles — pool 110 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6020%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 110, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Workout Sea

Max Raid Battles — pool 110 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6020%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 110, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Listed levels describe learning by leveling up. The Move Reminder can also teach available level-up moves regardless of the current level.
Class
StartBody Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015
StartAcid

Opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats.

Poison4010030
StartAbsorb

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass2010025
StartQuick Attack

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

Normal4010030
StartDouble Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
StartAcid Armor

The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Poison--20
StartCurse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10
StartYawn

The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.

Normal--10
StartGuard Swap

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def stats with the target.

Psychic--10
StartAcid Spray

The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Poison4010020
StartWater Shuriken

The user hits the target with throwing stars two to five times in a row. This move always goes first.

Water1510020
12Mega Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass4010015
16Struggle Bug

While resisting, the user attacks opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stats of those hit.

Bug5010020
20Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20
24Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
28Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010
32Power Swap

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with the target.

Psychic--10
36U-turn

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Bug7010020
40Recover

Restoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP.

Normal--10
44Bug Buzz

The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Bug9010010
48Final Gambit

The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to its HP.

Fighting-1005
52Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
TM08Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM09Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM21Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM24Snore

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
TM25Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM28Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010
TM31Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM32Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

Rock--10
TM33Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
TM39Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM40Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20
TM53Mud Shot

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Ground559515
TM56U-turn

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Bug7010020
TM60Power Swap

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with the target.

Psychic--10
TM61Guard Swap

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def stats with the target.

Psychic--10
TM63Drain Punch

An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Fighting7510010
TM74Venoshock

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

Poison6510010
TM76Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TR01Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015
TR12Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
TR18Leech Life

The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Bug8010010
TR20Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TR21Reversal

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Fighting-10015
TR22Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TR23Spikes

The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.

Ground--20
TR26Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TR27Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TR29Baton Pass

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.

Normal--40
TR30Encore

The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

Normal-1005
TR54Toxic Spikes

The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Poison--20
TR61Bug Buzz

The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Bug9010010
TR64Focus Blast

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Fighting120705
TR65Energy Ball

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Grass9010010
TR91Venom Drench

Opposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. This lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats of a poisoned target.

Poison-10020

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Skitter Smack

The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Bug709010

Individual options, not a guarantee that every four-move combination is legal or eligible for Ranked Battles. Imports require the indicated transfer path; later games use separate HOME movesets.
Class
Bug Bite

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Bug6010020
Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--20
Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal12010015
Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Normal12010015
Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Learn as Shelmet, then retain through evolution.

Normal12010015
Feint

This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal3010010
Feint

This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.

Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Normal3010010
Feint

This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.

Learn as Shelmet, then retain through evolution.

Normal3010010
Gastro Acid

The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target’s Ability.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Poison-10010
Guard Split

The user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of the target.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Psychic--10
Guard Split

The user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of the target.

Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Psychic--10
Guard Split

The user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of the target.

Learn as Shelmet, then retain through evolution.

Psychic--10
Infestation

The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Bug2010020
Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Dark6510020
Laser Focus

The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--30
Mind Reader

The user senses the target’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--5
Mind Reader

The user senses the target’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.

Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Normal--5
Mind Reader

The user senses the target’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.

Learn as Shelmet, then retain through evolution.

Normal--5
Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Ground2010010
Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal-8515

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hydration

Ability Slot 1

Heals status conditions if it’s raining.

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

Sticky Hold

Ability Slot 2

Items held by the Pokémon are stuck fast and cannot be removed by other Pokémon.

Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.

Unburden(Hidden Ability)

Boosts the Speed stat if the Pokémon’s held item is used or lost.

Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.

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