Ultra League PvP guide
Accelgor (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Accelgor (Shadow) is a Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #696. Its recommended PvP moveset is Infestation with Energy Ball and Bug Buzz.
Ultra League
#696
Niche
Type
Bug
Best Fast Move
Infestation
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,760
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT ACCELGOR (SHADOW)
Is Accelgor (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Accelgor (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #696.
Accelgor (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #938 | 60.5 | Infestation, Energy Ball, Bug Buzz |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #696 | 63.3 | Infestation, Energy Ball, Bug Buzz |
Best Moveset for Accelgor (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
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 (Shadow) is Infestation with Energy Ball and Bug Buzz.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Accelgor (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move
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
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Accelgor (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Infestation → Energy Ball
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Infestation → Bug Buzz
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Accelgor (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Accelgor (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Malamar793
- Seismitoad700
- Virizion664
- Guzzlord541
- Snorlax532
Difficult Matchups
- Empoleon155
- Corviknight165
- Tinkaton207
- Florges335
Accelgor (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Accelgor (Shadow)'s Bug typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fire1.6×
- 1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ground0.625×
Best Counters to Accelgor (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Accelgor (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Accelgor (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
66% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Super Effective
77% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Resisted
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Super Effective
68% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
60% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
93% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
30% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
55% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
33% HP
Ratings are shown from Accelgor (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Accelgor (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Accelgor (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Accelgor (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 5 of Accelgor (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Accelgor (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Accelgor (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Accelgor (Shadow)'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 (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 1,496 | 23 | 1,585,055 |
| #2 | 0/15/13 | 1,494 | 23 | 1,584,694 | |
| #3 | 0/15/14 | 1,498 | 23 | 1,584,694 | |
| #4 | 1/13/15 | 1,497 | 23 | 1,580,378 | |
| #5 | 1/14/13 | 1,496 | 23 | 1,580,106 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/13 | 2,495 | 47.5 | 3,419,169 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 2,492 | 47 | 3,418,746 | |
| #3 | 1/15/12 | 2,500 | 47.5 | 3,414,266 | |
| #4 | 0/14/15 | 2,498 | 47.5 | 3,414,043 | |
| #5 | 1/15/14 | 2,498 | 47 | 3,413,965 |
Accelgor (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Accelgor (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Accelgor (Shadow) 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23
- CP
- 1,496
- Attack
- 140.9
- Defense
- 85.8
- HP
- 131
Ultra League
Accelgor (Shadow) 0/15/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 47.5
- CP
- 2,495
- Attack
- 182.1
- Defense
- 111.8
- HP
- 168
Accelgor (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Accelgor (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Bug typing · Same Infestation fast move · Mega Great League #251
Shares Bug typing · Same Infestation fast move · Mega Great League #595
Shares Bug typing · Same Infestation fast move · Great League #528
Same Bug typing · Same Infestation fast move · Mega Great League #485
Shares Bug typing · Same Infestation fast move · Ultra League #559
Shares Bug typing · Same Infestation fast move · Ultra League #547
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Accelgor (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Accelgor (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Accelgor (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Infestation with Energy Ball and Bug Buzz.
Is Accelgor (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Accelgor (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #696.
What counters Accelgor (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Empoleon, Corviknight and Tinkaton are among the strongest current counters to Accelgor (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Accelgor (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Accelgor (Shadow) is weak to Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).