Elgyem
Elgyem is a Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
National № | 0605 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 55 | 220 | 314 | |
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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. |
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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 learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Elgyem learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
4 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
8 | Heal Block | Psychic | — | 100 | |
11 | Miracle Eye | Psychic | — | — | |
15 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
18 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
22 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
25 | Imprison | Psychic | — | — | |
29 | Simple Beam | Normal | — | 100 | |
32 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
36 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
39 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
43 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
46 | Recover | Normal | — | — | |
50 | Guard Split | Psychic | — | — | |
50 | Power Split | Psychic | — | — | |
53 | Synchronoise | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
56 | Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — |
Egg moves
Elgyem learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Elgyem gen 7 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
Barrier | Psychic | — | — | |
Cosmic Power | Psychic | — | — | |
Disable | Normal | — | 100 | |
Guard Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
Power Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
Teleport | Psychic | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Elgyem can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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After You | Normal | — | — | |
Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
Gravity | Psychic | — | — | |
Magic Coat | Psychic | — | — | |
Pain Split | Normal | — | — | |
Recycle | Normal | — | — | |
Role Play | Psychic | — | — | |
Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 100 | |
Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
Snatch | Dark | — | — | |
Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
Telekinesis | Psychic | — | — | |
Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — | |
Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Elgyem is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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03 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
20 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
33 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
51 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
53 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
57 | Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
63 | Embargo | Dark | — | 100 | |
73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | 100 | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
92 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
97 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Elgyem can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Flash | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Elgyem sprites
Where to find Elgyem
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Celestial Tower |
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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 |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Elgyem questions
Other languages
English | Elgyem |
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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 |
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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’ i.e. an alien