Shadow Accelgor
Bug-type, Generation 5. Ranked #23 among Bug-type raid attackers (Tier C).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Infestation Bug Buzz 14.3 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Bug Buzz costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Accelgor takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 530
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,395 CP
Shadow Accelgor moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid | Poison | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Infestation Best STAB | Bug | 9 | 13 | 1.0s | 9 | 13 |
| Water Shuriken | Water | 9 | 14 | 1.0s | 9 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray | Poison | 20 | 50 | 3.0s | 6.7 | 0.40 |
| Bug Buzz Best STAB | Bug | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Signal Beam STAB | Bug | 75 | 50 | 3.0s | 25 | 1.50 |
| Energy Ball Elite | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid | Poison | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Infestation | Bug | 6 | 12 | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
| Water Shuriken | Water | 6 | 14 | 2 | 3.00 | 7.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray | Poison | 20 | 45 | 0.44 | Buff / debuff |
| Bug Buzz | Bug | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | Buff / debuff |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 150 | 75 | 2.00 | — |
| Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Accelgor runs Infestation with Bug Buzz — 14.3 DPS and 285 TDO as a Bug-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Acid (11 DPS); Water Shuriken builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Energy Ball is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Accelgor places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug | #23 | C | 14.3 | 285 | Infestation Bug Buzz |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Accelgor
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Accelgor knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 60 | 2,110 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 60 | 2,284 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,356 | 1,430 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,687 | 1,779 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,356 | 1,430 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,025 | 1,081 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,356 | 1,430 |
Is Shadow Accelgor good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #23 as a Bug-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Shadow Accelgor is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (220), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 34 |
| Lv 2 | 108 |
| Lv 3 | 181 |
| Lv 4 | 255 |
| Lv 5 | 329 |
| Lv 6 | 403 |
| Lv 7 | 476 |
| Lv 8 | 550 |
| Lv 9 | 624 |
| Lv 10 | 697 |
| Lv 11 | 767 |
| Lv 12 | 837 |
| Lv 13 | 907 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 976 |
| Lv 15 | 1,046 |
| Lv 16 | 1,116 |
| Lv 17 | 1,186 |
| Lv 18 | 1,255 |
| Lv 19 | 1,325 |
| Lv 20 | 1,395 |
| Lv 21 | 1,465 |
| Lv 22 | 1,534 |
| Lv 23 | 1,604 |
| Lv 24 | 1,674 |
| Lv 25 | 1,744 |
| Lv 26 | 1,813 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,883 |
| Lv 28 | 1,953 |
| Lv 29 | 2,023 |
| Lv 30 | 2,093 |
| Lv 31 | 2,127 |
| Lv 32 | 2,162 |
| Lv 33 | 2,197 |
| Lv 34 | 2,232 |
| Lv 35 | 2,267 |
| Lv 36 | 2,302 |
| Lv 37 | 2,337 |
| Lv 38 | 2,371 |
| Lv 39 | 2,406 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,441 |
| Lv 41 | 2,472 |
| Lv 42 | 2,503 |
| Lv 43 | 2,535 |
| Lv 44 | 2,566 |
| Lv 45 | 2,598 |
| Lv 46 | 2,630 |
| Lv 47 | 2,662 |
| Lv 48 | 2,695 |
| Lv 49 | 2,727 |
| Lv 50 | 2,760 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0617
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.80 m
- Weight
- 25.30 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0617_POKEMON_ACCELGOR_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Accelgor in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Accelgor's best moveset is Infestation (fast) with Bug Buzz (charged), worth 14.3 DPS as a Bug-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Accelgor's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Accelgor takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Accelgor's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Accelgor reaches 2,760 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,441 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Accelgor?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Accelgor shows 1,395 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,744 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Shadow Accelgor in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Accelgor spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Accelgor be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Accelgor depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.