Pokemon Guide
Elgyem is a Psychic-type Pokemon. This guide covers Elgyem’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and competitive overview information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Elgyem guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Abilities | Evolution |
| Locations | FAQ |
Elgyem is a Psychic-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. It evolves into Beheeyem and is known for its alien design, special attacks and mind-based abilities.
Competitive Overview
Elgyem is usually a niche competitive Pokemon because it has low Speed and has not reached its final evolution, but it can still use Psychic attacks and support options in early-game play.
Its biggest strengths are Special Attack and abilities like Analytic. Its biggest issues are low Speed and weaknesses to Bug, Ghost and Dark-type moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Elgyem, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Elgyem
National Dex
#0605
Type
Psychic
Species
Cerebral Pokemon
Height
1’08” / 0.5 m
50 cm
Weight
19.8 lbs / 9.0 kg
9 kg
Abilities
Telepathy, Synchronize, Analytic
Elgyem has better Special Attack than its other early stats, but it is slow and usually benefits from evolving into Beheeyem.
Elgyem has useful Psychic and coverage moves. These are some of Elgyem’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable Psychic-type special attack and one of Elgyem’s main STAB moves.
A mid-power Psychic-type attack that can confuse targets.
A setup move that raises Special Attack and Special Defense.
Coverage against Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Water and Flying-type Pokemon.
A healing move that can improve staying power when available.
A speed-control move that can help slower Pokemon move first.
A useful defensive and scouting move.
Elgyem can learn different moves across Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Elgyem’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Elgyem is a Psychic-type Pokemon. It resists Fighting and Psychic-type moves, but it must watch for Bug, Ghost and Dark-type attacks.
Type
Psychic
Weaknesses
Bug, Ghost and Dark
Resistances
Fighting and Psychic
Immunity
None
None
Elgyem’s abilities shape how it handles opponents and team support across Pokemon games.
Protects Elgyem from damage caused by allies in double battles. This can help it fit next to spread-move partners.
Passes certain status conditions back to the attacker. This can punish opponents that try to burn, poison or paralyze Elgyem.
Boosts move power when Elgyem moves after its target. This can be useful because Elgyem is naturally slow.
Elgyem evolves into Beheeyem at Level 42.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Elgyem at Level 42
Elgyem availability changes by game. It is often found in Celestial Tower in Unova or obtained through transfer in later games.
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Red | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Blue | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Yellow | Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Gold | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Silver | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Crystal | Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Ruby | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Sapphire | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Emerald | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon FireRed | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon LeafGreen | Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Diamond | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Pearl | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Platinum | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon HeartGold | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon SoulSilver | Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Black | Celestial Tower. |
| Pokemon White | Celestial Tower. |
| Pokemon Black 2 | Celestial Tower. |
| Pokemon White 2 | Celestial Tower. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
| Pokemon X | Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Pokemon Y | Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Pokemon Omega Ruby | Mt. Pyre. |
| Pokemon Alpha Sapphire | Mt. Pyre. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Sun | Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Pokemon Moon | Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Pokemon Ultra Sun | Mount Hokulani. |
| Pokemon Ultra Moon | Mount Hokulani. |
| Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee | Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Sword | Bridge Field and Motostoke Riverbank. |
| Pokemon Shield | Bridge Field and Motostoke Riverbank. |
| Pokemon Brilliant Diamond | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Shining Pearl | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Scarlet | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Violet | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Legends Z-A | Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Winds and Waves | Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Elgyem. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Elgyem is a Psychic-type Pokemon.
Elgyem is weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark-type moves.
Elgyem is the starting form of its evolution line.
Elgyem’s abilities are Telepathy, Synchronize, Analytic.
Elgyem’s best moves often include Psychic, Psybeam, Calm Mind, Dark Pulse.
Elgyem is usually a niche competitive Pokemon because it has low Speed and has not reached its final evolution, but it can still use Psychic attacks and support options in early-game play.
Elgyem availability changes by game. It is often found in Celestial Tower in Unova or obtained through transfer in later games.
Mega Elgyem is not currently an official Mega Evolution.
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