Shadow Accelgor

Shadow Accelgor is a Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Accelgor has a maximum CP of 2,760. It is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Accelgor is Infestation and Bug Buzz.

Shadow Accelgor Stats and Max CP

220 ATK

120 DEF

190 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

2760 CP

Lvl 40

2441 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1744 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

1395 CP

Lvl 15 Research

1046 CP

Shadow Accelgor's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Bug-type

#27

Great League

#937

Ultra League

#696

Shadow Accelgor Type Chart

Shadow Accelgor takes increased damage from:

Fire160.0%

Flying160.0%

Rock160.0%

Shadow Accelgor takes reduced damage from:

Fighting62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ground62.5%

Shadow Accelgor best moveset

Infestation + Bug Buzz

Infestation

Bug Buzz

The best Bug-type moveset for Shadow Accelgor is Infestation and Bug Buzz (13.96 DPS, 169.4 TDO). In raids, Shadow Accelgor ranks #27 among Bug-type attackers (B Tier).

18 of 18 matches

Data table

1.	Infestation	Bug Buzz	11.61	13.96	169.4
2.	Water Shuriken	Bug Buzz	11.29	13.59	164.9
3.	Acid	Bug Buzz	10.95	13.17	159.8
4.	Infestation	Signal Beam	10.60	12.75	154.8
5.	Water Shuriken	Signal Beam	10.22	12.30	149.3
6.	Infestation	Focus Blast	10.06	12.10	146.8
7.	Acid	Signal Beam	10.05	12.09	146.7
8.	Water Shuriken	Focus Blast	9.56	11.51	139.6

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Fast Attacks

Infestation9131.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 9
Energy 13
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 12

Effects
Infestation has no special effects.
See Infestation details page ↗
Acid11101.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 11
Energy 10
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 6
Energy 8

Effects
Acid has no special effects.
See Acid details page ↗
Water Shuriken9141.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 9
Energy 14
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.9s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 6
Energy 14

Effects
Water Shuriken has no special effects.
See Water Shuriken details page ↗

Damage	9
Energy	13
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	10
Energy	12

Damage	11
Energy	10
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	6
Energy	8

Damage	9
Energy	14
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.9s - 1.0s

Damage	6
Energy	14

Charged Attacks

Bug Buzz95503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 1.8s - 2.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 60

Effects
Special
Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Bug Buzz details page ↗
Signal Beam75503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 75
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.9s - 2.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 55

Effects
Special
Signal Beam has a 20.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Signal Beam details page ↗
Focus Blast1401003.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Normal160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Ice160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Psychic62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 140
Energy 100
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 3.0s - 3.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 150
Energy 75

Effects
Focus Blast has no special effects.
See Focus Blast details page ↗
Energy Ball *90504.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 3.1s - 3.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Energy Ball has a 10.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Energy Ball details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

Effects
Frustration has no special effects.
See Frustration details page ↗
Acid Spray20503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 20
Energy 50
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.1s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 20
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Acid Spray has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 33.3%
See Acid Spray details page ↗

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.9s

Damage	100
Energy	60

Damage	75
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.9s - 2.7s

Damage	75
Energy	55

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	3.0s - 3.5s

Damage	150
Energy	75

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.1s - 3.9s

Damage	80
Energy	45

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

Damage	20
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.1s - 2.8s

Damage	20
Energy	45

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Accelgor can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Accelgor can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Shadow Accelgor CP Chart

At Level 50, Shadow Accelgor maxes out at 2,760 CP. Raid catches are 1,267 to 1,395 CP, or 1,584 to 1,744 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 992 to 1,046 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	2760 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	992 CP - 1046 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1323 CP - 1395 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1267 CP - 1395 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	1584 CP - 1744 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Accelgor’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	34 CP	2	108 CP	3	181 CP
4	255 CP	5	329 CP	6	403 CP
7	476 CP	8	550 CP	9	624 CP
10	697 CP	11	767 CP	12	837 CP
13	907 CP	14	976 CP	15	1046 CP
16	1116 CP	17	1186 CP	18	1255 CP
19	1325 CP	20	1395 CP	21	1465 CP
22	1534 CP	23	1604 CP	24	1674 CP
25	1744 CP	26	1813 CP	27	1883 CP
28	1953 CP	29	2023 CP	30	2093 CP
31	2127 CP	32	2162 CP	33	2197 CP
34	2232 CP	35	2267 CP	36	2302 CP
37	2337 CP	38	2371 CP	39	2406 CP
40	2441 CP	41	2472 CP	42	2503 CP
43	2535 CP	44	2566 CP	45	2598 CP
46	2630 CP	47	2662 CP	48	2695 CP
49	2727 CP	50	2760 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Accelgor

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Accelgor’s Bug-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Accelgor.

Bug

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#617
Height	0.8 m
Weight	25.3 kg
Region	Generation 5
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	50 50000

How to purify Shadow Accelgor

Purification cost	3 Candy
Purification cost	3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Family and Evolution

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Shelmet	200 Candy 0 Candy if traded	Accelgor

Shelmet evolves into Accelgor which costs 200 Candy.

Shadow Accelgor family

Shadow Accelgor’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.39 m	0.4 m	0.8 m	1.2 m	1.4 m

Size bounds

Shadow Accelgor's height ranges from 0.392 m to 1.4 m, with the average being 0.8 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.392 m1′03″	0.4 m1′04″
XS	0.4 m1′04″	0.6 m2′00″
M	0.6 m2′00″	1 m3′03″
XL	1 m3′03″	1.2 m3′11″
XXL	1.2 m3′11″	1.4 m4′07″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 0.9s
Attack Probability: 70%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 20%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	624,000	406	360
40	336,000	406	12
35	228,000	274	-
30	150,000	185	-
25	96,000	136	-
20	57,000	97	-
15	30,600	67	-
10	13,200	38	-
5	3,600	18	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Accelgor from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Accelgor

Shadow Accelgor high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Accelgor. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Shadow Accelgor Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Black	When its body dries out, it weakens. So, to prevent dehydration, it wraps itself in many layers of thin membrane.
White	Having removed its heavy shell, it becomes very light and can fight with ninja-like movements.
Black 2, White 2	When its body dries out, it weakens. So it wraps a membrane around itself for protection while it spits poison.
X, Omega Ruby	Having removed its heavy shell, it becomes very light and can fight with ninja-like movements.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	When its body dries out, it weakens. So, to prevent dehydration, it wraps itself in many layers of thin membrane.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Shadow Accelgor in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Accelgor’s best moves are Infestation and Bug Buzz, for 13.96 DPS and 169.4 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Shadow Accelgor’s strengths and weaknesses?

Bug-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting, Grass, and Ground-type moves.

How does Shadow Accelgor perform in Raids?

Shadow Accelgor ranks #27 among Bug-type attackers (B Tier).

What is Shadow Accelgor’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Accelgor tops out at 2,441 CP at Level 40 and 2,760 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Accelgor be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Accelgor can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Accelgor Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Accelgor cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Accelgor?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Accelgor: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, and Primal Kyogre.

Shadow Accelgor Stats and Max CP

Shadow Accelgor's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Accelgor Type Chart

Shadow Accelgor takes increased damage from:

Shadow Accelgor takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

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Charged Attacks

Super effective against

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Bug

Evolution Chart

Shadow Accelgor family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Accelgor

Shadow Accelgor high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Shadow Accelgor in Pokémon GO?

What are Shadow Accelgor’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Shadow Accelgor perform in Raids?

What is Shadow Accelgor’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Shadow Accelgor be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Accelgor Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Accelgor?

Overview and stats

Shadow Accelgor Stats and Max CP

Shadow Accelgor's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Accelgor Type Chart

Shadow Accelgor takes increased damage from:

Shadow Accelgor takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Bug

Evolution Chart

Shadow Accelgor family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Accelgor

Shadow Accelgor high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Shadow Accelgor in Pokémon GO?

What are Shadow Accelgor’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Shadow Accelgor perform in Raids?

What is Shadow Accelgor’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Shadow Accelgor be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Accelgor Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Accelgor?