Elgyem
Elgyem is a Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0605 |
|---|---|
| Type | Psychic |
| Species | Cerebral Pokémon |
| Height | 0.5 m (1′08″) |
| Weight | 9.0 kg (19.8 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Telepathy 2. Synchronize Analytic (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0111 (Black/White) 0188 (Black 2/White 2) 0275 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0277 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 67 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Human-Like |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Elgyem changes
- In Generations 5-7, Elgyem has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| 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. |
| X Omega Ruby |
It uses its strong psychic power to squeeze its opponent’s brain, causing unendurable headaches. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
Rumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago. |
| Ultra Sun | It controls tremendous psychic power. Most reports of alien sightings are actually just people mistaking Elgyem for an alien. |
| Ultra Moon | This Pokémon is shrouded in mystery. It’s said to have appeared from a UFO that fell from the sky about 50 years ago. |
| Sword | If this Pokémon stands near a TV, strange scenery will appear on the screen. That scenery is said to be from its home. |
| Shield | This Pokémon was discovered about 50 years ago. Its highly developed brain enables it to exert its psychic powers. |
Moves learned by Elgyem
Moves learnt by level up
Elgyem does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Elgyem does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Elgyem cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Elgyem learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 6 | Imprison | Psychic | — | — | |
| 12 | Teleport | Psychic | — | — | |
| 18 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
| 24 | Guard Split | Psychic | — | — | |
| 24 | Power Split | Psychic | — | — | |
| 30 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 36 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 43 | Recover | Normal | — | — | |
| 48 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 54 | Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 60 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 |
Egg moves
Elgyem learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Elgyem gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| Destiny Bond | Ghost | — | — | |
| Disable | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Psych Up | Normal | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Elgyem can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expanding Force | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| Meteor Beam | Rock | 120 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Elgyem is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 16 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 17 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 18 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 19 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 30 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Imprison | Psychic | — | — | |
| 48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 60 | Power Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 61 | Guard Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 70 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 71 | Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Elgyem is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 11 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 12 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 25 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 35 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 38 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 40 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 44 | Cosmic Power | Psychic | — | — | |
| 49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 65 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 82 | Stored Power | Psychic | 20 | 100 | |
| 83 | Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — |
Elgyem sprites
Where to find Elgyem
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Celestial Tower |
|---|---|
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 121, Mt. Pyre |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Mount Hokulani |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Bridge Field, Motostoke Riverbank |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Elgyem questions
Other languages
| English | Elgyem |
|---|---|
| Japanese | リグレー (Ligray) |
| German | Pygraulon |
| French | Lewsor |
| Italian | Elgyem |
| Spanish | Elgyem |
| Korean | 리그레 (rigeure) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 小灰怪 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 小灰怪 |
| English |
Cerebral Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ブレインポケモン |
| German | Grips-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Cerveau |
| Italian | Pokémon Cervello |
| Spanish | Pokémon Cerebro |
| Korean | 브레인포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 脑宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 腦寶可夢 |
Name origin
- L.G.M.
- initials for ‘Little Green Man’ - an alien

