Elgyem
The Psychic type Pokemon. Discover comprehensive stats, moves, and evolutions across all games.
National #605• Available in 4 game versions

Pokemon Details
Species: Cerebral Pokémon
Height: 0.5 m
Weight: 9 kg
Abilities:
- Telepathy
- Synchronize
- Analytic (Hidden Ability)
Training
EV Yield: 1 Special-attack
Catch Rate: 255
Base Friendship: 50
Base Exp: 67
Growth Rate: Medium Fast
Breeding
Egg Groups:
- Human-like
Egg Cycles (Steps):
- Min: 4884
- Max: 5140
Gender:
- Male: 50%
- Female: 50%
Available Game Versions
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Type Guide
See the full type chart →This Pokémon's type(s) are highlighted below. Read across a highlighted row for its move effectiveness, and down a highlighted column for how much damage it takes.
| Atk ⬇ / Def ➡ | Normal | Fire | Water | Electric | Grass | Ice | Fighting | Poison | Ground | Psychic | Bug | Rock | Ghost | Dragon | Dark | Steel | Fairy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ½× | 0× | — | — | ½× | — |
| Fire | — | ½× | ½× | — | 2× | 2× | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | — | 2× | — |
| Water | — | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | — | — |
| Electric | — | — | 2× | ½× | ½× | — | — | — | 0× | 2× | — | — | — | — | ½× | — | — | — |
| Grass | — | ½× | 2× | — | ½× | — | — | ½× | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | 2× | — | ½× | — | ½× | — |
| Ice | — | ½× | ½× | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | 2× | 2× | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — |
| Fighting | 2× | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | ½× | ½× | ½× | 2× | 0× | — | 2× | 2× | ½× |
| Poison | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | ½× | ½× | — | — | — | ½× | ½× | — | — | 0× | 2× |
| Ground | — | 2× | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | 2× | — | 0× | — | ½× | 2× | — | — | — | 2× | — |
| — | — | — | ½× | 2× | — | 2× | — | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | — | ½× | — | |
| Psychic | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | 2× | — | — | ½× | — | — | — | — | 0× | ½× | — |
| Bug | — | ½× | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | ½× | — | ½× | 2× | — | — | ½× | — | 2× | ½× | ½× |
| Rock | — | 2× | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | 2× | — | 2× | — | — | — | — | ½× | — |
| Ghost | 0× | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | — |
| Dragon | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | 0× |
| Dark | — | — | — | — | — | — | ½× | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | ½× |
| Steel | — | ½× | ½× | ½× | — | 2× | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | — | ½× | 2× |
| Fairy | — | ½× | — | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | 2× | ½× | — |
Try a matchup
Pick the opponent’s types to see how your moves perform.
Tip: Dual-type opponents combine both types. For example, an Electric move deals ×4 to a Water/Flying opponent.
Evolutions
Pokémon Moves by Learning Method
Moves from All Games
The moves shown below are collected from all games where Elgyem appears. These may not match the specific moveset available in your game. Select a specific game version above to see the exact moves for that game.
| Name | Level | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion | 1 | Psychic | Special | 50 | 100 |
| Growl | 4 | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| Heal Block | 8 | Psychic | Status | - | 100 |
| Miracle Eye | 11 | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Teleport | 12 | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Psybeam | 15 | Psychic | Special | 65 | 100 |
| Headbutt | 18 | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| Hidden Power | 22 | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 |
| Imprison | 25 | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Simple Beam | 29 | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| Zen Headbutt | 32 | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
| Psych Up | 36 | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Calm Mind | 43 | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Recover | 46 | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Power Split | 50 | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Guard Split | 50 | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Synchronoise | 53 | Psychic | Special | 70 | 100 |
| Wonder Room | 56 | Psychic | Status | - | - |
Game Locations
Pokedex Entries
| Game | Entry |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Black2 | Rumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago. |
| White2 | Rumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago. |
| UltraSun | It controls tremendous psychic power. Most reports of alien sightings are actually just people mistaking Elgyem for an alien. |
| UltraMoon | 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. |
