Pokemon of the Week #123: Accelgor

**Marchie** · 08-14-2011, 07:49 PM

Accelgor

Type: Bug
Weaknesses: Rock, Fire, Flying
Resistances: Poison, Grass, Fighting, Ground
Base Stats:
HP: 80
Attack: 70
Defense: 40
Special Attack: 100
Special Defense: 60
Speed: 145
Abilities: Hydration: Statuses are healed in the rain.
Sticky Hold: This Pokemon's item cannot be taken
Dream World Ability: Unburden: Speed is doubled when held item is consumed.

Shiny Accelgor looks like this:

Evolutionary Line:

-> Trade with Karrablast

Locations:
5th Gen - Evolve Shelmet

In-Game Strategy: Besides quite possibly having the strangest evolution in the game, Accelgor can be a fairly useful Pokemon in-game (although I have never used one myself). I'd probably use an Acid Spray set in game, since that Sp. Def drop is really nice.

Set:
Acid Spray
Giga Drain
Bug Buzz
Focus Blast/Hidden Power (if you get a decent one)

March's Movesets:

Two of 'em

Rain Abuser

Nature: Timid
EVs: 200 HP, 56 Def, 252 Spd
Ability: Hydration
Item: Leftovers

Moves:
Rest
Acid Spray
Giga Drain
U-Turn/Bug Buzz

Obvious you'd want to use this on a Rain team. Acid Spray is basically for lowering Sp. Def. U-Turn to scout if you want. Giga Drain for extra health. This set is kinda meh.

Unburden Set

Nature: Timid/Modest
EVs: 4 HP, 252 Sp. Atk, 252 Spd
Ability: Unburden
Item: Bug Gem

Moves:
Bug Buzz
Acid Spray
Giga Drain
HP Fire/Ice/Filler

After using Bug Buzz and your Bug Gem activates, you can hit a max of 854 speed (798 if running Modest), which is absolutely ridiculous. Feel free to sweep to your heart's content after that.

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***Marilink*** · 08-14-2011, 08:03 PM

I love Accelgor. His design is sweet, he's a pure bug type, and his speed is off the hook.

I really like using him as a lead with a Focus Sash. Spikes, Acid Spray, U-Turn, and Bug Buzz. Spikes it up off the bat, and if they try to OHKO you, you'll hang on. Acid Spray to lower their Sp. Def, and when they knock you off, switch to a Special Sweeper. This could do you one of two things: You could predict their switch and switch into a pokemon like Cloyster that takes some set-up time, or take them out with your special sweeper. (If you can't acid spray, like if it's a steel type or something, U-Turn, Spikes again, or Bug Buzz to get some STAB damage in before you bite it.)

Accelgor sets up some cool stuff.

**Marchie** · 08-14-2011, 08:10 PM

I didn't even realize that he could learn Spikes. That's pretty cool.

***Marilink*** · 08-14-2011, 08:14 PM

Mhm. I'd keep a Stealth Rocker somewhere else in the team, though. Like Ferrothorn.

***CaptHayfever*** · 08-14-2011, 11:59 PM

What exactly kind of bug is that supposed to be?

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

***Marilink*** · 08-15-2011, 10:51 AM

A ninja bug, Capt.

A ninja bug.

Dux is not you · 08-15-2011, 11:25 AM

It appears to be a... "giant tube worm".

Yeah, I don't want to know either.

***CaptHayfever*** · 08-15-2011, 10:40 PM

^^There's already a ninja bug. It comes with a free ghost ninja bug if you know what you're doing.

And remember, "I'm-a Charizard, number, well, six."

Jeff F · 08-18-2011, 07:11 AM

Accelgor is the fastest pokemon in the 5th generation as it can also be used to setup sandstorm and annoy oppositing pokemon, and final gambit is strategically nice too. I hardly saw it on VGC teams this year though.

08-14-2011, 07:49 PM	#1
Marchie Pokeman Master since 1999 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wiscaaaaaaaaaaansin/Michigan Gender: Posts: 16,647 Thanks: 1,442 Thanked 680 Times in 477 Posts	Pokemon of the Week #123: Accelgor Accelgor Type: Bug Weaknesses: Rock, Fire, Flying Resistances: Poison, Grass, Fighting, Ground Base Stats: HP: 80 Attack: 70 Defense: 40 Special Attack: 100 Special Defense: 60 Speed: 145 Abilities: Hydration: Statuses are healed in the rain. Sticky Hold: This Pokemon's item cannot be taken Dream World Ability: Unburden: Speed is doubled when held item is consumed. Shiny Accelgor looks like this: Evolutionary Line: -> Trade with Karrablast Locations: 5th Gen - Evolve Shelmet In-Game Strategy: Besides quite possibly having the strangest evolution in the game, Accelgor can be a fairly useful Pokemon in-game (although I have never used one myself). I'd probably use an Acid Spray set in game, since that Sp. Def drop is really nice. Set: Acid Spray Giga Drain Bug Buzz Focus Blast/Hidden Power (if you get a decent one) March's Movesets: Two of 'em Rain Abuser Nature: Timid EVs: 200 HP, 56 Def, 252 Spd Ability: Hydration Item: Leftovers Moves: Rest Acid Spray Giga Drain U-Turn/Bug Buzz Obvious you'd want to use this on a Rain team. Acid Spray is basically for lowering Sp. Def. U-Turn to scout if you want. Giga Drain for extra health. This set is kinda meh. Unburden Set Nature: Timid/Modest EVs: 4 HP, 252 Sp. Atk, 252 Spd Ability: Unburden Item: Bug Gem Moves: Bug Buzz Acid Spray Giga Drain HP Fire/Ice/Filler After using Bug Buzz and your Bug Gem activates, you can hit a max of 854 speed (798 if running Modest), which is absolutely ridiculous. Feel free to sweep to your heart's content after that. Pokemon of the Week #1: Tentacruel --- Pokemon of the Week #2: Duskull Pokemon of the Week #3: Salamence --- Pokemon of the Week #4: Lunatone Pokemon of the Week #5: Castform --- Pokemon of the Week #6: Entei Pokemon of the Week #7: Charmander --- Pokemon of the Week #8: Medicham Pokemon of the Week #9: Jolteon --- Pokemon of the Week #10: Latios Pokemon of the Week #11: Wooper --- Pokemon of the Week #12: Lugia Pokemon of the Week #13: Hariyama --- Pokemon of the Week #14: Elekid Pokemon of the Week #15: Poliwag --- Pokemon of the Week #16: Marowak Pokemon of the Week #17: Kecleon --- Pokemon of the Week #18: Feraligatr Pokemon of the Week #19: Numel --- Pokemon of the Week #20: Sneasel Pokemon of the Week #21: Mareep --- Pokemon of the Week #22: Deoxys Pokemon of the Week #23: Meditite --- Pokemon of the Week #24: Scyther Pokemon of the Week #25: Plusle --- Pokemon of the Week #26: Milotic Pokemon of the Week #27: Delibird --- Pokemon of the Week #28: Cradily Pokemon of the Week #29: Raichu --- Pokemon of the Week #30: Shiftry Pokemon of the Week #31: Absol --- Pokemon of the Week #32: Totodile Pokemon of the Week #33: Mudkip --- Pokemon of the Week #34: Claydol Pokemon of the Week #35: Flygon --- Pokemon of the Week #36: Zigzagoon Pokemon of the Week #37: Blaziken --- Pokemon of the Week #38: Charizard Pokemon of the Week #39: Golem 1st --- Pokemon of the Week #40: Electivire Pokemon of the Week #41: Steelix --- Pokemon of the Week #42: Empoleon Pokemon of the Week #43: Mew --- Pokemon of the Week #44: Rhyperior Pokemon of the Week #45: Parasect --- Pokemon of the Week #46: Hippowdon Pokemon of the Week #47: Toxicroak --- Pokemon of the Week #48: Abomasnow Pokemon of the Week #49: Hitmontop --- Pokemon of the Week #50: Drifblim Pokemon of the Week #51: Torterra --- Pokemon of the Week #52: Armaldo Pokemon of the Week #53: Lucario --- Pokemon of the Week #54: Golem 2nd Pokemon of the Week #55: Garchomp --- Pokemon of the Week #56: Gallade Pokemon of the Week #57: Jumpluff --- Pokemon of the Week #58: Whiscash Pokemon of the Week #59: Ursaring --- Pokemon of the Week #60: Typhlosion Pokemon of the Week #61: Magikarp --- Pokemon of the Week #62: Luvdisc Pokemon of the Week #63: Scizor --- Pokemon of the Week #64: Dragonite Pokemon of the Week #65: Venusaur --- Pokemon of the Week #66: Ninetales Pokemon of the Week #67: Stantler --- Pokemon of the Week #68: Arcanine Pokemon of the Week #69: Mewtwo --- Pokemon of the Week #70: Tyranitar Pokemon of the Week #71: Bastiodon --- Pokemon of the Week #72: Ampharos Pokemon of the Week #73: Vaporeon --- Pokemon of the Week #74: Jolteon 2nd Pokemon of the Week #75: Seaking --- Pokemon of the Week #76: Porygon-Z Pokemon of the Week #77: Beedrill --- Pokemon of the Week #78: Unown Pokemon of the Week #79: Probopass --- Pokemon of the Week #80: Beautifly Pokemon of the Week #81: Lickilicky --- Pokemon of the Week #82: Cloyster Pokemon of the Week #83: Jumpluff 2nd --- Pokemon of the Week #84: Linoone Pokemon of the Week #85: Clefable --- Pokemon of the Week #86: Lopunny Pokemon of the Week #87: Gengar --- Pokemon of the Week #88: Lapras Pokemon of the Week #89: Electrode --- Pokemon of the Week #90: Vespiquen Pokemon of the Week #91: Xatu--- Pokemon of the Week #92: Cacturne Pokemon of the Week #93: Aggron --- Pokemon of the Week #94: Exploud Pokemon of the Week #95: Grumpig --- Pokemon of the Week #96: Swampert Pokemon of the Week #97: Hitmonchan --- Pokemon of the Week #98: Blastoise Pokemon of the Week #99: Nidoqueen --- Pokemon of the Week #100: Pikachu Pokemon of the Week #101: Exeggutor --- Pokemon of the Week #102: Chimchar Pokemon of the Week #103: Ponyta --- Pokemon of the Week #104: Snorlax Pokemon of the Week #105: Muk --- Pokemon of the Week #106: Altaria Pokemon of the Week #107: Heracross --- Pokemon of the Week #108: Spiritomb Pokemon of the Week #109: Torkoal --- Pokemon of the Week #110: Geodude Poekmon of the Week #111: Persian --- Pokemon of the Week #112: Gigalith Pokemon of the Week #113: Raticate --- Pokemon of the Week #114: Excadrill Pokemon of the Week #115: Haunter --- Pokemon of the Week #116: Zubat Pokemon of the Week #117: Gothitelle --- Pokemon of the Week #118: Ditto Pokemon of the Week #119: Snover --- Pokemon of the Week #120: Chandelure Pokemon of the Week #121: Wobbuffet --- Pokemon of the Week #122: Bidoof

08-14-2011, 08:03 PM	#2
*Marilink* Gotta catch 'em all! Supermod! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 29,118 Thanks: 2,535 Thanked 1,822 Times in 1,007 Posts	I love Accelgor. His design is sweet, he's a pure bug type, and his speed is off the hook. I really like using him as a lead with a Focus Sash. Spikes, Acid Spray, U-Turn, and Bug Buzz. Spikes it up off the bat, and if they try to OHKO you, you'll hang on. Acid Spray to lower their Sp. Def, and when they knock you off, switch to a Special Sweeper. This could do you one of two things: You could predict their switch and switch into a pokemon like Cloyster that takes some set-up time, or take them out with your special sweeper. (If you can't acid spray, like if it's a steel type or something, U-Turn, Spikes again, or Bug Buzz to get some STAB damage in before you bite it.) Accelgor sets up some cool stuff.

08-14-2011, 08:10 PM	#3
Marchie Pokeman Master since 1999 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wiscaaaaaaaaaaansin/Michigan Gender: Posts: 16,647 Thanks: 1,442 Thanked 680 Times in 477 Posts	I didn't even realize that he could learn Spikes. That's pretty cool.

08-14-2011, 08:14 PM	#4
*Marilink* Gotta catch 'em all! Supermod! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 29,118 Thanks: 2,535 Thanked 1,822 Times in 1,007 Posts	Mhm. I'd keep a Stealth Rocker somewhere else in the team, though. Like Ferrothorn.

08-14-2011, 11:59 PM	#5
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,661 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	What exactly kind of bug is that supposed to be? And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

08-15-2011, 10:51 AM	#6
*Marilink* Gotta catch 'em all! Supermod! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 29,118 Thanks: 2,535 Thanked 1,822 Times in 1,007 Posts	A ninja bug, Capt. A ninja bug.

08-15-2011, 11:25 AM	#7
Dux is not you Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Not Columbia Gender: Posts: 1,976 Thanks: 92 Thanked 113 Times in 74 Posts Blog Entries: 1	It appears to be a... "giant tube worm". Yeah, I don't want to know either.

08-15-2011, 10:40 PM	#8
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,661 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	^^There's already a ninja bug. It comes with a free ghost ninja bug if you know what you're doing. And remember, "I'm-a Charizard, number, well, six."

08-18-2011, 07:11 AM	#9
Jeff F Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bridgeport, CT Gender: Posts: 2,294 Thanks: 17 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Accelgor is the fastest pokemon in the 5th generation as it can also be used to setup sandstorm and annoy oppositing pokemon, and final gambit is strategically nice too. I hardly saw it on VGC teams this year though.