Name origin

L.G.M.
initials for ‘Little Green Man’ i.e. an alien


Elgyem artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

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

Breeding

Egg Groups Human-Like
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

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

Type defenses

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Elgyem stats

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

Pokedex descriptions

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.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Elgyem learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 ConfusionPsychicSpecial50100
4 GrowlNormalStatus-100
8 Heal BlockPsychicStatus--
11 Miracle EyePsychicStatus--
15 PsybeamPsychicSpecial65100
18 HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
22 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
25 ImprisonPsychicStatus--
29 Simple BeamNormalStatus-100
32 Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
36 Psych UpNormalStatus--
39 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
43 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
46 RecoverNormalStatus--
50 Guard SplitPsychicStatus--
50 Power SplitPsychicStatus--
53 SynchronoisePsychicSpecial70100
56 Wonder RoomPsychicStatus--

Egg moves

Elgyem learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Elgyem egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
DisableNormalStatus-100
TeleportPsychicStatus--
BarrierPsychicStatus--
Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
AstonishGhostPhysical30100
Power SwapPsychicStatus--
Guard SwapPsychicStatus--
Nasty PlotDarkStatus--

Move Tutor moves

Elgyem can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
UproarNormalSpecial90100
TrickPsychicStatus-100
Role PlayPsychicStatus--
Magic CoatPsychicStatus--
RecycleNormalStatus--
Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
SnatchDarkStatus--
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
GravityPsychicStatus--
Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
Wonder RoomPsychicStatus--
After YouNormalStatus--

Moves learnt by HM

Elgyem does not learn any HM moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Elgyem is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
3 PsyshockPsychicSpecial80100
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
19 TelekinesisPsychicStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
49 Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100
51 Ally SwitchPsychicStatus--
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
92 Trick RoomPsychicStatus--

Elgyem sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Elgyem normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Elgyem shiny sprite

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Where to find Elgyem

White
Black
Celestial Tower
Black 2
White 2
Celestial Tower

Answers to Elgyem questions