Accelgor Collector’s Guide: Fusion Strike #14

Character Intro

Accelgor is a Rare Pokémon card from the Fusion Strike set, numbered 14. With 90 HP and the dynamic attack Ninja Tornado, it’s a sleek, strategic addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Shelmet)
• Attack: Ninja Tornado (120 damage; costs Grass + 2 Colorless; can be used for just Grass if Accelgor moved from Bench to Active this turn)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Flavor Text: “Discarding its shell made it nimble. To keep itself from dehydrating, it wraps its body in bands of membrane.”
• Regulation Mark: E
• Set Code: swsh8
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Print Number: 14
• Rarity: Rare

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Fusion Strike set printing of Accelgor, card number 14. It is a rare card illustrated by nagimiso, featuring the distinctive Fusion Strike subtype and regulation mark E. The release date for this printing is unknown.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its set code (swsh8), regulation mark (E), and its unique card ID (swsh8-14). The card’s image can be referenced at /images/swsh8/swsh8-14.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Accelgor card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its attack, Ninja Tornado, offers strategic flexibility by reducing energy cost if Accelgor was switched from the Bench to the Active spot during the turn.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and rare status, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, and keep it in a temperature-controlled environment to prevent warping.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike: This set introduces Accelgor as a nimble Grass-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a powerful attack that rewards tactical bench switching. The card’s rarity and unique attack cost mechanic make it a notable collectible within the Sword & Shield series.