5th Gen [Escavalier] vs Accelgor

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Black and White Weekly Poll #5: Escavalier vs Accelgor

This BW Weekly Poll pits two of the coolest Bug Types in Unova against each other, Escavalier and Accelgor.

Quick facts on Escavalier:

• Highest stats are Attack, Defense and Special Defense
• Bug/Steel Type
• Draws influence from Knights/Cavaliers
• Abilities are Swarm, Shell Armor and Overcoat (DW)
• Has the highest Attack Stat of all Bug Types

Quick facts on Accelgor:

• Highest stats are Speed and Special Attack
• Pure Bug Type
• Draws influence from Ninjas
• Abilities are Sticky Hold, Hydration and Unburden (DW)
• Has the highest Speed Stat of all Bug Types

credz to karp​

 

[Impo]

I just love ninjas, so my vote was for Accelgor

 

[Oryx]

I haven't used either of these, but I really dislike the design of Accelgor and think Escavalier's is pretty cool. Plus his name draws from French knights which is also cool. So yeah go Escavalier :3

 

[Pokemon Trainer Touko]

Accelgor's head looks like a brain which is ugly so I'm voting for Escavalier. o3o;

 

[Xebelleon]

Accelgor is too frail for my liking. Escavalier is just great with Megahorn, Iron Head, and its defenses. Plus it evolves from the awesome Karrablast, which is a fun False Swiper for in game.

 

[Adam Levine]

Escavalier since it's Bug/Steel unlike Accelgor and Accelgor's Bug Moves will definitely have no match for Escavalier's typing.

 

[miltankRancher]

Accelgor definitely. I love his Speedy personality, and I love ninjas. So accelgor.

also, he is the fastest non-legendary spiker.

 

[Hikamaru]

Since my brother hasn't got White yet, I can't get an Accelgor or Escavalier yet so I haven't experienced using them.

But in the Battle Subway, I usually get paired with Hilbert in the Battle Subway and I've seen him using these two.

So if I had to choose, it would be Escavalier.

 

[Archer]

In terms of Movepool, they have both been neglected by Game Freak. Escavalier could have done with Bullet Punch or Sucker Punch. Even Brick Break or Night Slash would have need nice. That said, it's doing better than Accelgor. With little-to-no support moves it can't cripple anything that resists Bug and maybe Fighting. Which is a big chunk of the available Pokemon.

Both would have awesome potential, but Escavalier wins on the appearance and power grounds. Accelgor is more original, but falls short on every other front.

Vote: Escavalier
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[Ephemeral Euphoria]

I really want to say both but if I had to choose it's probably be Accelgor due to the Hydration ability and I like the design a bit more TBH.

 

[PlatinumDude]

Argh, that was a tough choice, but I went with Escavalier because it's a freakin' knight bug and has a very strong Megahorn to make up for its lacking move pool. Accelgor still comes in close for an equally cool design, high Speed and a bit more of a move pool than Escavalier.

 

[Overlord Drakow]

I chose Accelgor. Dude is a ninja, that makes him an instant badass.

This is my post for the 27th November, Kaori.

 

[Melinda]

I voted for Escavalier.

I've never used either of them, but going off looks I'd say Escavalier. Plus I like the whole knights theme going on there.

 

[Mentalii]

Yuk, both are really awful I think. When I see Pokémon like that I'm depressed: Pokémon will never be the same again. :pink_frown:
The good point I give them is the way that Karrablast and Shelmet evolve into them, it's original and innovative !
So between Escavalier and Accelgor... I gonna choose the first one. Accelgor isn't tough at all, Escavalier isn't really tough neither but it gave me some difficulties somtimes, so I conclude it's better. :pink_smile:
Plus, at design, I prefer Escavalier, the other one is too strange, I can't really picture it.

 

[chella182]

Looks-wise, definitely Escavalier. And actually battle-wise I'd probably pick Escavalier too. Only one weakness (albeit a double weakness to Fire) and lots of resistances due it's Steel typing.

I don't have either on Black, though.

 

[Tropical Sunlight]

Accelgor for the win! :D
With U-Turn, Me First, Giga Drain and Bug Buzz he is a very strong member of my team. And he is not weak, at all... And you can be sure to attack first almost all the time :D

 

[Thrash]

Not really fond of either, but I picked Escavalier solely based on looks and typing. Dat bug/steel. Plus those little pointed things look like peppermint sticks and I really like peppermint sticks.

 

[deoxys121]

I've used Escavalier in a challenge before. Escavalier's high attack stat makes up for his 4x weakness to Fire, and low speed. Accelgor may have high speed, but he doesn't have a very impressive offensive stat, nor any way to boost it.

 

[Palcks]

I really love both. D:

Escavalier is really awesome, and I enjoy its design too. I feel the exact same way about Accelgor though. D: Plus they're both Bug-types. dfjnbsdhfjbsdfgb UGH. I guess I choose Accelgor, mainly because of its slick appearance.

 

[Superjub]

Although Accelgor is based on a ninja (which are totally awesome), I can't help but feel myself drawn to Escavalier. It just appeals to me more, to be hoenst. So tha's who I am voting for. :)