Mount Hokulani East
50%- Method
- Walking in tall grass or a cave
- Level Range
- Lv. 27-30
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#605
POKÉDEX No. #605
Elgyem
Cerebral Pokémon
It uses its strong psychic power to squeeze its opponent’s brain, causing unendurable headaches.
Weak to
Bug
Ghost
Dark
Height0.5 m
Weight9.0 kg
AbilitiesTelepathy
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP55220–314
- Attack55103–229
- Defense55103–229
- Sp. Atk85157–295
- Sp. Def55103–229
- Speed3058–174
Total335
/ 720
BST335
21 percentile (1025)-86 vs Gen 5 avg (421)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 5
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Blue
Shape
Upright
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #605 |
| Galar | #277 |
| Original Unova | #111 |
| Updated Alola | #275 |
| Updated Ulaula | #96 |
| Updated Unova | #188 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
67
EV Yield
+1 Sp. Atk
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Level 42
#606
Beheeyem
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Fighting
Poison
Offensive Coverage
Elgyem's Psychic typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against fighting, poison types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
Quiet
+Sp. Atk−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
Elgyem totals 335 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Special Attack (85) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Speed (30).
Defensively, the Psychic combination gives Elgyem 2 resistances and 3 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 2 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
With a catch rate of 255, Elgyem is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.5 m
Weight
9.0 kg
TypePsychic
Abilities
Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.
Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.
Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Humanshape
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Elgyem?
Elgyem is a Psychic type Pokémon.
What are Elgyem's weaknesses?
Elgyem takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark type moves.
How does Elgyem evolve?
Elgyem evolves into Beheeyem at level 42. Full evolution line: Elgyem → Beheeyem.
What are Elgyem's base stats?
Elgyem has a base stat total of 335: HP 55, Attack 55, Defense 55, Sp. Atk 85, Sp. Def 55, Speed 30. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk (85).
