Elgyem

Official artwork of ElgyemPsychic
  • windy
Elgyem is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Elgyem is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Psychic-type Pokémon, Elgyem is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves.

Elgyem's maximum Combat Power stat is 1566 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Confusion and Psychic. Elgyem encounters are boosted during Windy weather. Shiny Elgyem is available! ✨

StatsStats

Max CP1566 CP
Attack148 ATK
Defense100 DEF
Stamina146 HP
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes

Elgyem Type Chart

Elgyem takes increased damage from:Elgyem takes increased damage from:
160%
  • Bug
  • Dark
  • Ghost
Elgyem takes reduced damage from:Elgyem takes reduced damage from:
63%
  • Fighting
  • Psychic

Elgyem's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid AttackerNot ranked
Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked
Psychic Psychic-type Attacker
Confusion / Psychic
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Regular and Shiny Elgyem

Elgyem's best moves and movesets

Moves
Elgyem's best moveset is Confusion and Psychic, with 8.08 DPS (damage per second) and 61.5 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Windy weather.
  • DPS8.08
  • TDO61.47
  • Weather
    • windy
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.PsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic 8.0861.512.5
      2.PsychicConfusion DarkDark Pulse 7.2254.911.2
      3.PsychicConfusion PsychicPsybeam 7.1754.511.1
      4.GhostAstonish PsychicPsychic 6.8051.810.5
      5.GhostAstonish DarkDark Pulse 5.4841.78.5
      6.GhostAstonish PsychicPsybeam 5.4041.18.4
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Elgyem's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Elgyem's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Elgyem has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Fast Attacks

      • PsychicConfusionDamage19Energy14Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Confusion
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage19
        Energy14
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window0.5s - 1.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage16
        Energy12

        Effects
        Confusion has no special effects.
        See Confusion details page ↗
      • GhostAstonishDamage7Energy13Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Astonish
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage7
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.6s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage12
        Energy10

        Effects
        Astonish has no special effects.
        See Astonish details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • DarkDark PulseDamage80Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Dark Pulse
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Dark Pulse has no special effects.
        See Dark Pulse details page ↗
      • PsychicPsybeamDamage65Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Psybeam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.1s - 2.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy60

        Effects
        Psybeam has no special effects.
        See Psybeam details page ↗
      • PsychicPsychicDamage95Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Psychic
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage95
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.5s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage75
        Energy55

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Psychic details page ↗

      Elgyem in the meta

      Elgyem in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Elgyem is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon with a max CP of 1566. It is not useful for PvE, even with its best moveset of Confusion and Psychic.

      ⚔️ Raids

      Too small and weak.

      🛡️ Gyms

      There are much better options available.

      PvE AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Elgyem’s best moveset for PvP is Confusion, Dark Pulse, and Psychic. However, it is sadly not a particularly useful PvP Pokémon.

      🧸 Little Cup

      While Elgyem fits in Little Cup, it suffers losses against all the big hitters, including Bronzor, Deino, and Gligar. Its lack of bulk makes it highly vulnerable.

      🔵 Great League

      Technically, Elgyem fits in Great League with significant XL Candy investment. However, it barely breaks into the top 1000 Pokémon rankings, so it’s not recommended.

      🟡 Ultra League

      Elgyem will be swiftly defeated in Ultra League.

      🟣 Master League

      Elgyem will immediately return to the Mother Ship and flee the Earth if used in Master League.

      Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Elgyem's has 1566 max CP (at Level 50). A Elgyem obtained from Raids can be encountered from 738 CP to 791 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 923 CP to 989 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Elgyem can be found in the 554 CP to 593 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1566 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch554 CP - 593 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs738 CP - 791 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids738 CP - 791 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      923 CP - 989 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Elgyem Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      119 CP261 CP3103 CP
      4145 CP5186 CP6228 CP
      7270 CP8312 CP9354 CP
      10395 CP11435 CP12475 CP
      13514 CP14554 CP15593 CP
      16633 CP17672 CP18712 CP
      19751 CP20791 CP21831 CP
      22870 CP23910 CP24949 CP
      25989 CP261029 CP271068 CP
      281108 CP291147 CP301187 CP
      311207 CP321227 CP331246 CP
      341266 CP351286 CP361306 CP
      371325 CP381345 CP391365 CP
      401385 CP411402 CP421420 CP
      431438 CP441456 CP451474 CP
      461492 CP471510 CP481529 CP
      491547 CP501566 CP

      Pokédex information

      Unova
      Pokédex Number#605
      Height0.5 m
      Weight9 kg
      RegionUnova Generation 5
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      3 Candy
      100 Stardust
      Additional Move Cost
      50 Candy
      50000 Candy

      Encounter data

      Movement typeMOVEMENT_PSYCHIC
      Movement Timer10s
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer29s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance0.5
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Mega Pokémon that boost Elgyem

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Elgyem's Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Elgyem.

      Psychic Psychic

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Elgyem in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

      CogConfigure
              NormalNiceGreatExcellent
              No Berry
              -16.74%19.00%24.03%28.75%
              Curve26.76%30.10%37.32%43.79%
              Razz BerryRazz Berry
              -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
              Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
              Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
              - 28.09%31.56%39.02%45.67%
              Curve42.91%47.52%56.87%64.55%
              Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
              - 36.74%40.94%49.69%57.14%
              Curve54.09%59.15%68.90%76.32%
              InfoMore information

              Catch probability with multiple throws

              In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Elgyem, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

              To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

              Catch rate formula

              Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

              • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
              • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

              There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

              Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

              Catch rate multipliers

              The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

              MultiplierAmount
              Razz Berry1.5
              Silver Pinap Berry1.8
              Golden Razz Berry2.5
              Curveball1.7
              Nice Throw1.15
              Great Throw1.5
              Excellent Throw1.85
              PokéBall1.0
              Premier Ball1.0
              Great Ball1.5
              Ultra Ball2.0
              Bronze medal1.1
              Silver medal1.2
              Gold medal1.3

              Elgyem evolution chart

              Family
              PokémonRequiresEvolution
              Thumbnail image of ElgyemElgyem
              • Candy Icon50 Candy
              Thumbnail image of BeheeyemBeheeyem
              • Elgyem evolves into Beheeyem which costs 50 Candy.

              Elgyem family

              A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Elgyem in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

              Official artwork of ElgyemElgyem
              Official artwork of BeheeyemBeheeyem

              Elgyem high resolution sprites

              Photobomb

              A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Elgyem. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

              Wallpaper

              ElgyemElgyemElgyemElgyem

              Elgyem Pokédex entries

              Unova
              VersionsPokédex entry
              BlackIt uses its strong psychic power to squeeze its opponent’s brain, causing unendurable headaches.
              WhiteThis Pokémon had never been seen until it appeared from far in the desert 50 years ago.
              Black 2, White 2Rumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago.
              X, Omega RubyIt uses its strong psychic power to squeeze its opponent’s brain, causing unendurable headaches.
              Y, Alpha SapphireRumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago.
              Ultra SunIt controls tremendous psychic power. Most reports of alien sightings are actually just people mistaking Elgyem for an alien.
              Ultra MoonThis Pokémon is shrouded in mystery. It’s said to have appeared from a UFO that fell from the sky about 50 years ago.
              SwordIf this Pokémon stands near a TV, strange scenery will appear on the screen. That scenery is said to be from its home.
              ShieldThis Pokémon was discovered about 50 years ago. Its highly developed brain enables it to exert its psychic powers.

              Frequently Asked Questions

              What are Elgyem’s strengths and weaknesses?

              As a Psychic-type Pokémon, Elgyem is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves.

              What are the best moves for Elgyem in Pokémon GO?

              The best moves for Elgyem in Pokémon GO are Confusion and Psychic. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.08 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 61.471.

              How does Elgyem perform in Raids?

              Elgyem's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

              How does Elgyem rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

              Elgyem's performance as a Psychic-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

              What Mega Pokémon boost Elgyem?

              The following Mega Pokémon boost Elgyem: Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Gallade.

              What is Elgyem’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

              Elgyem’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1385 CP and 1566 CP at Level 50.

              Can Elgyem be shiny in Pokémon GO?

              Elgyem can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

              Can Elgyem Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

              Elgyem cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

              List of Elgyem costumes

              Photobomb

              A list of Elgyem costumes available in Pokémon GO.

              No costume sprites available