| National № | 605 |
|---|---|
| Type | Psychic |
| Species | Cerebral Pokémon |
| Height | 1′8″ (0.51m) |
| Weight | 19.8 lbs (9.0 kg) |
| Abilities | Synchronize Telepathy Analytic (Dream World) |
| Local № | 111 (Black, White) 188 (Black 2, White 2) |
| Japanese | Riguree |
| Egg Groups | Human-Like |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 21 (minimum 5,355 steps) |
| EV yield | 1 Special Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Happiness | 70 (normal) |
| Base EXP | 67 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
The base stats for Elgyem are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.
| HP | 55 | 220 - 314 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 55 | 103 - 229 | |
| Defense | 55 | 103 - 229 | |
| Sp. Atk | 85 | 157 - 295 | |
| Sp. Def | 55 | 103 - 229 | |
| Speed | 30 | 58 - 174 | |
| Total | 335 |
| Black | It uses its strong psychic power to squeeze its opponent’s brain, causing unendurable headaches. |
|---|---|
| White | This Pokémon had never been seen until it appeared from far in the desert 50 years ago. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Rumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago. |
Elgyem learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confusion | Psychic | Special | 50 | 100 |
| 4 | Growl | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 8 | Heal Block | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 11 | Miracle Eye | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 15 | Psybeam | Psychic | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 18 | Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 22 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 25 | Imprison | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 29 | Simple Beam | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 32 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
| 36 | Psych Up | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 39 | Psychic | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 43 | Calm Mind | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 46 | Recover | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 50 | Guard Split | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 50 | Power Split | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 53 | Synchronoise | Psychic | Special | 70 | 100 |
| 56 | Wonder Room | Psychic | Status | - | - |
Other generations: V
Elgyem learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Elgyem egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disable | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| Teleport | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Barrier | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Skill Swap | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Astonish | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 |
| Power Swap | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Guard Swap | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Nasty Plot | Dark | Status | - | - |
Other generations: V
Elgyem can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Pain Split | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Uproar | Normal | Special | 90 | 100 |
| Trick | Psychic | Status | - | 100 |
| Role Play | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Magic Coat | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Recycle | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Skill Swap | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Snatch | Dark | Status | - | - |
| Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Gravity | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | Special | 80 | 100 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
| Wonder Room | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| After You | Normal | Status | - | - |
Other generations: V
Elgyem does not learn any HM moves.
Other generations: V
Elgyem is compatible with these Technical Machines:
Other generations: V
| White Black |
Celestial Tower |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 |
Celestial Tower |