Elgyem.
BST 335 · psychic
Elgyem is weak to Bug, Ghost, Dark and resists Fighting, Psychic.
Elgyem base stats
BST 335 · ranges at level 100Elgyem weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typeElgyem abilities
3 total · 1 hiddenElgyem evolution line
2 stagesElgyem evolves into Beheeyem: level it up to 42 or higher. How to evolve Elgyem, every game
Best Elgyem moves
gen 8 learnset · sorted by base powerElgyem moves
gen 8 · 77 moves · 14 level-up · 41 TM/HM · 11 egg · 11 tutorElgyem Pokédex entries
4 generations · newest firstIf this Pokémon stands near a TV, strange scenery will appear on the screen. That scenery is said to be from its home.
This Pokémon was discovered about 50 years ago. Its highly developed brain enables it to exert its psychic powers.
It controls tremendous psychic power. Most reports of alien sightings are actually just people mistaking Elgyem for an alien.
This Pokémon is shrouded in mystery. It’s said to have appeared from a UFO that fell from the sky about 50 years ago.
It uses its strong psychic power to squeeze its opponent’s brain, causing unendurable headaches.
Rumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago.
It uses its strong psychic power to squeeze its opponent’s brain, causing unendurable headaches.
This Pokémon had never been seen until it appeared from far in the desert 50 years ago.
Rumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago.
Elgyem species data
gen V species · breeding and trainingAbout Elgyem
Elgyem is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). If this Pokémon stands near a TV, strange scenery will appear on the screen. That scenery is said to be from its home. Elgyem stands 0.5 m (1'08") tall and weighs 9.0 kg (19.8 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Elgyem base stats
Elgyem has a base stat total of 335, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 85 (good), while its lowest is Speed at 30 (poor). Elgyem is slow with a base Speed of 30.
Elgyem weaknesses and resistances
As a Psychic-type, Elgyem is weak to Bug, Ghost, Dark-type moves, resists Fighting, Psychic-type attacks. This gives Elgyem 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Elgyem abilities
Elgyem's abilities include Synchronize, Telepathy, Analytic. Synchronize copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.. Telepathy protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves. Its Hidden Ability is Analytic, which strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.
Elgyem moves and learnset
Elgyem can learn 77 moves in Generation 8, including 14 by leveling up, 41 via TM/HM, 11 through breeding, and 11 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Psychic (Psychic, 90 power), Zen Headbutt (Psychic, 80 power), Psyshock (Psychic, 80 power), Expanding Force (Psychic, 80 power). For coverage, Elgyem can learn Meteor Beam (Rock), Energy Ball (Grass), Thunderbolt (Electric).
Training Elgyem
Elgyem has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Elgyem yields 1 Sp. Attack EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Elgyem belongs to the Humanshape egg group. Elgyem is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Elgyem → Beheeyem).
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