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Elgyem
The Cerebral Pokémon
TL;DR. Elgyem is a pure psychic-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 335. It uses its strong psychic power to squeeze its opponent’s brain, causing unendurable headaches.
Psychic
It uses its strong psychic power to squeeze its opponent’s brain, causing unendurable headaches.
Height0.5 m
Weight9.0 kg
AbilitiesTelepathy, Synchronize
HiddenAnalytic
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 335. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 55
Attack 55
Defense 55
Sp. Attack 85
Sp. Defense 55
Speed 30
Total335
335 base stat total, the 731st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 77th among Psychic-types.
85 base Special Attack, Elgyem's strongest stat, ranking 55th of 102 Psychic-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Elgyem on Daily Pokémon
Elgyem was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Elgyem in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Elgyem reaches 1,385 CP at level 40 and 1,584 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack148
GO Defense100
GO Stamina146
Max CP (L40)1,385
Max CP (L50)1,566
Best buddy (L51)1,584
Raid catch CP 738–791 (L20). Weather boosted 923–989 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Competitive
Elgyem in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Elgyem across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1073 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #1073 53.2 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Quick answers
Common questions about Elgyem.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Elgyem, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Elgyem?
Elgyem is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Elgyem weak to?
Elgyem takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Elgyem resistant to?
Elgyem resists Fighting, Psychic. It has no full immunities.
How does Elgyem evolve?
Elgyem evolves into Beheeyem (Level 42).
What generation is Elgyem from?
Elgyem was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0605.
What are Elgyem's base stats?
Elgyem has HP 55, Attack 55, Defense 55, Special Attack 85, Special Defense 55, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 335.
What are Elgyem's abilities?
Elgyem can have the abilities Telepathy, Synchronize, plus the Hidden Ability Analytic.
Is Elgyem legendary or mythical?
No. Elgyem is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Elgyem's best stat?
Elgyem's highest base stat is Special Attack at 85, which ranks 55th of 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
Is Elgyem good?
Elgyem has a base stat total of 335, the 731st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 77th among Psychic-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Elgyem as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Elgyem is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Bug Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Fighting Psychic
Comparison
Elgyem vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Elgyem | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 55 | 74 | -19 |
| Attack | 55 | 67 | -12 |
| Defense | 55 | 73 | -18 |
| Special Attack | 85 | 88 | -3 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 84 | -29 |
| Speed | 30 | 72 | -42 |
| Total | 335 | 458 | -123 |
Game appearances
Elgyem appears in 13 games.
Every mainline release where Elgyem is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find
Catch Elgyem in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 6 games have a known habitat.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Celestial Tower 3FCelestial Tower 4FCelestial Tower 5F
Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Mount Hokulani EastMount Hokulani West
Pokémon anime
Elgyem appears in 3 episodes.
From BW030 (2011-05-05) through BW069 (2012-03-08).
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Elgyem card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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