Accelgor Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Accelgor in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Accelgor
Accelgor is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 55.368 DPS.
Accelgor can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Accelgor is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves as Accelgor resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Accelgor is Mega Blaziken (55.368 DPS), Blacephalon (54.444 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (53.789 DPS).
Catching Accelgor: After defeating Accelgor, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1356 and 1430 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1687-1779 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Accelgor from raids will have exactly 1430 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Accelgor?
The best counter for Accelgor is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 55.368 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (54.444 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (53.789 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Accelgor?
Accelgor can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Accelgor weak to?
Accelgor is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Accelgor be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Accelgor's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Accelgor from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Accelgor from raids will have 1430 CP at level 20, or 1779 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1356. If you see 1430 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Accelgor worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Accelgor is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Accelgor?
For the best moveset for Accelgor itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Accelgor stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Accelgor without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Accelgor can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (54.444 DPS) and Reshiram (46.929 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Accelgor in raids?
Weather boost information for Accelgor is not currently available. Bug-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.