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
 
	

