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Ultra League PvP guide

Accelgor Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Accelgor is a Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #695. Its recommended PvP moveset is Infestation with Energy Ball and Bug Buzz.

Ultra League

#695

Niche

Type

Bug

Best Fast Move

Infestation

Charged Moves

Energy BallBug Buzz

Max CP

2,760

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT ACCELGOR

Is Accelgor Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Accelgor is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #695.

Accelgor PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Great League#109449.1Infestation, Bug Buzz, Acid Spray
Ultra LeagueBest#69563.4Infestation, Energy Ball, Bug Buzz

Best Moveset for Accelgor in Pokémon GO PvP

Infestation
bug

Fast Move · STAB

DMG10Energy+12Turns3DPT3.33EPT4.00

Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel

Energy Ball
grass

Charged Move

DMG80Energy cost45

Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic

Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel

Bug Buzz
bug

Charged Move · STAB

DMG100Energy cost60

Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel

The recommended PvP moveset for Accelgor is Infestation with Energy Ball and Bug Buzz.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Accelgor in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Acid
poison

Fast Move

DMG6Energy+8Turns2DPT3.00EPT4.00

Strong vs: Fairy, Grass

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel

InfestationRecommended
bug

Fast Move · STAB

DMG10Energy+12Turns3DPT3.33EPT4.00

Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel

Water Shuriken
water

Fast Move

DMG6Energy+14Turns3DPT2.00EPT4.67

Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel

Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water

Charged Moves

Acid Spray
poison

Charged Move

DMG20Energy cost45

Strong vs: Fairy, Grass

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel

Bug BuzzRecommended
bug

Charged Move · STAB

DMG100Energy cost60

Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel

Energy BallRecommended
grass

Charged Move

DMG80Energy cost45

Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic

Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel

Focus Blast
fighting

Charged Move

DMG150Energy cost75

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Signal Beam
bug

Charged Move · STAB

DMG75Energy cost55

Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel

Return
normal

Charged Move

DMG130Energy cost70

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Accelgor PvP Move Counts

Infestation → Energy Ball

4 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

4443

Infestation → Bug Buzz

5 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

5555

Accelgor Battle Guide

Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Accelgor wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.

Accelgor Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Accelgor's Bug typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • fire1.6×
  • flying1.6×
  • rock1.6×

Resistant to

  • fighting0.625×
  • grass0.625×
  • ground0.625×

Best Counters to Accelgor in Pokémon GO PvP

Recommended attacks are measured against Accelgor in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Accelgor's league HP.

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Metal Soundsteel

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Hydro Cannonwater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    55% HP

  • Drill Peckflying

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    65% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Fairy Windfairy

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Gigaton Hammersteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    78% HP

  • Bulldozeground

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    25% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Sand Attackground

    Fast Move

    Resisted

  • Air Cutterflying

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    56% HP

  • Iron Headsteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    50% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Fairy Windfairy

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Chilling Waterwater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    33% HP

  • Disarming Voicefairy

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    46% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Taildragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Crunchdark

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    32% HP

  • Bulldozeground

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    28% HP

Ratings are shown from Accelgor's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Accelgor.

Best Teammates for Accelgor in Pokémon GO PvP

Good teammates for Accelgor should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.

Covers 5 of Accelgor's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 5 of Accelgor's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Accelgor's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Accelgor's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Accelgor's 5 hardest current matchups.

Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.

Best PvP IVs for Accelgor

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Great League#10/14/151,496231,585,055
#20/15/131,494231,584,694
#30/15/141,498231,584,694
#41/13/151,497231,580,378
#51/14/131,496231,580,106
Ultra League#10/15/132,49547.53,419,169
#20/15/152,492473,418,746
#31/15/122,50047.53,414,266
#40/14/152,49847.53,414,043
#51/15/142,498473,413,965

Accelgor Stats in Pokémon GO

Accelgor's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Great League

Accelgor 0/14/15 (Best IV)

Level
23
CP
1,496
Attack
140.9
Defense
85.8
HP
131

Ultra League

Accelgor 0/15/13 (Best IV)

Level
47.5
CP
2,495
Attack
182.1
Defense
111.8
HP
168

Accelgor Evolution

Accelgor

A Shadow form of Accelgor also exists in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon Similar to Accelgor in Pokémon GO PvP

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Accelgor Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

What is the best moveset for Accelgor in Pokémon GO PvP?

Accelgor's recommended PvP moveset is Infestation with Energy Ball and Bug Buzz.

Is Accelgor good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Accelgor is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #695.

What counters Accelgor in Pokémon GO PvP?

Empoleon, Tinkaton and Corviknight are among the strongest current counters to Accelgor in Ultra League.

What is Accelgor weak to in Pokémon GO?

Accelgor is weak to Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).