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Elgyem
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- V (Unova)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Upright
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 255 (100.0%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Humanshape
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 67
- EV Yield
- 1 SpA
- Height
- 0.5 m (1'08")
- Weight
- 9.0 kg (19.8 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.
Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.
Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.
Generation VII
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.
Generation VIII
If 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.
Show older entries (Gen V, VI)
Generation V
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.
Generation VI
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.
Level Up
14 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ConfusionSTAB | psy | S | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 4 | Growl | nor | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| 12 | Teleport | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 18 | PsybeamSTAB | psy | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 25 | Imprison | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| 30 | Headbutt | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 36 | Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 36 | Zen HeadbuttSTAB | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| 46 | Recover | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
| 48 | Calm Mind | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 50 | Guard Split | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| 50 | Power Split | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| 56 | Wonder Room | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| 60 | PsychicSTAB | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
41 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Ally Switch | psy | N | — | — | 15 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Calm Mind | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Cosmic Power | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Dark Pulse | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Energy Ball | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Guard Swap | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Imprison | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Nasty Plot | dar | N | — | — | 20 |
| Power Swap | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| PsychicSTAB | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| PsyshockSTAB | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Safeguard | nor | N | — | — | 25 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Shadow Ball | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Skill Swap | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Steel Wing | ste | P | 70 | 90% | 25 |
| Stored PowerSTAB | psy | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Trick Room | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Wonder Room | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Zen HeadbuttSTAB | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Egg Moves
11 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Switch | psy | N | — | — | 15 |
| Astonish | gho | P | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| Cosmic Power | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Destiny Bond | gho | N | — | — | 5 |
| Disable | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Guard Swap | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Nasty Plot | dar | N | — | — | 20 |
| Power Swap | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Skill Swap | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Teleport | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
Move Tutor
11 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Switch | psy | N | — | — | 15 |
| Dark Pulse | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Expanding ForceSTAB | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Meteor Beam | roc | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| Skill Swap | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Wonder Room | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Zen HeadbuttSTAB | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Elgyem
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
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About Elgyem
Elgyem is a Psychic-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
Elgyem Base Stats
Elgyem has a base stat total of 335, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. 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 & 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 & 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).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Elgyem. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Elgyem, or use the team builder to see how Elgyem fits into your squad.
