Elgyem

Elgyem is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Elgyem has a maximum CP of 1,566. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Elgyem is Confusion and Psychic.

Elgyem Stats and Max CP

148 ATK

100 DEF

146 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1566 CP

Lvl 40

1385 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

989 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

791 CP

Lvl 15 Research

593 CP

Elgyem's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Psychic-type

#219

Great League

#1047

Elgyem Type Chart

Elgyem takes increased damage from:

Bug160.0%

Dark160.0%

Ghost160.0%

Elgyem takes reduced damage from:

Fighting62.5%

Psychic62.5%

Elgyem best moveset

Confusion + Psychic

Confusion

Psychic

The best Psychic-type moveset for Elgyem is Confusion and Psychic (8.33 DPS, 81.1 TDO). In raids, Elgyem ranks #219 among Psychic-type attackers (F Tier).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Confusion	Psychic	6.64	8.33	81.1
2.	Astonish	Psychic	5.75	7.22	70.3
3.	Confusion	Dark Pulse	5.74	7.21	70.2
4.	Confusion	Psybeam	5.69	7.14	69.6
5.	Astonish	Dark Pulse	4.53	5.69	55.4
6.	Astonish	Psybeam	4.46	5.60	54.5

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Fast Attacks

Astonish7131.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Normal39.1%
Dark62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 7
Energy 13
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 12
Energy 10

Effects
Astonish has no special effects.
See Astonish details page ↗
Confusion19141.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 19
Energy 14
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.5s - 1.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 16
Energy 14

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

Damage	7
Energy	13
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.9s

Damage	12
Energy	10

Damage	19
Energy	14
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.5s - 1.5s

Damage	16
Energy	14

Charged Attacks

Dark Pulse80503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Dark62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.4s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 45

Effects
Dark Pulse has no special effects.
See Dark Pulse details page ↗
Psychic95503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.5s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 55

Effects
Special
Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Psychic details page ↗
Psybeam65503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.1s - 2.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 60

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

Damage	80
Energy	50
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 2.3s

Damage	80
Energy	45

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.5s - 2.8s

Damage	75
Energy	55

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 2.5s

Damage	70
Energy	60

More information

The following chart shows Elgyem's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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 Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged 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).

Elgyem CP Chart

At level 50, Elgyem can reach 1,566 CP. The raid CP range is 738 to 791 without a weather boost or 923 to 989 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 554 to 593 CP.

Max CP	1566 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	554 CP - 593 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	738 CP - 791 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	738 CP - 791 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	923 CP - 989 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

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. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	19 CP	2	61 CP	3	103 CP
4	145 CP	5	186 CP	6	228 CP
7	270 CP	8	312 CP	9	354 CP
10	395 CP	11	435 CP	12	475 CP
13	514 CP	14	554 CP	15	593 CP
16	633 CP	17	672 CP	18	712 CP
19	751 CP	20	791 CP	21	831 CP
22	870 CP	23	910 CP	24	949 CP
25	989 CP	26	1029 CP	27	1068 CP
28	1108 CP	29	1147 CP	30	1187 CP
31	1207 CP	32	1227 CP	33	1246 CP
34	1266 CP	35	1286 CP	36	1306 CP
37	1325 CP	38	1345 CP	39	1365 CP
40	1385 CP	41	1402 CP	42	1420 CP
43	1438 CP	44	1456 CP	45	1474 CP
46	1492 CP	47	1510 CP	48	1529 CP
49	1547 CP	50	1566 CP

More 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Elgyem

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

Psychic

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#605
Height	0.5 m
Weight	9 kg
Region	Generation 5
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	50 50000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Elgyem	50 Candy	Beheeyem

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.

Elgyem

Beheeyem

Size information

The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.25 m	0.25 m	0.5 m	0.75 m	0.88 m

Size bounds

Elgyem's height ranges from 0.245 m to 0.875 m, with the average being 0.5 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.245 m0′10″	0.25 m0′10″
XS	0.25 m0′10″	0.375 m1′03″
M	0.375 m1′03″	0.625 m2′01″
XL	0.625 m2′01″	0.75 m2′06″
XXL	0.75 m2′06″	0.875 m2′10″

Encounter data

Movement type: Psychic
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 0.9s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 3s
Dodge Distance: 0.5
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Elgyem Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Elgyem from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Elgyem in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Elgyem

Elgyem high resolution sprites

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.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Elgyem Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex 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.
Black 2, White 2	Rumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago.
X, Omega Ruby	It uses its strong psychic power to squeeze its opponent’s brain, causing unendurable headaches.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	Rumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago.
Ultra Sun	It controls tremendous psychic power. Most reports of alien sightings are actually just people mistaking Elgyem for an alien.
Ultra Moon	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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 8.33 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 81.1.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Elgyem’s strengths and weaknesses?

Psychic-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting and Psychic-type moves.

How does Elgyem perform in Raids?

Elgyem ranks #219 among Psychic-type attackers (F Tier).

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

Elgyem’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,385 CP and 1,566 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.

What Mega Pokémon boost Elgyem?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Elgyem: Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Confusion

Psychic

6.64

8.33

81.1

Astonish

Psychic

5.75

7.22

70.3

Confusion

Dark Pulse

5.74

7.21

70.2

Confusion

Psybeam

5.69

7.14

69.6

Astonish

Dark Pulse

4.53

5.69

55.4

Astonish

Psybeam

4.46

5.60

54.5

Damage	7
Energy	13
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.9s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s - 0.9s

Damage	12
Energy	10

Damage

Energy

Damage	19
Energy	14
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.5s - 1.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Windy

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

0.5s - 1.5s

Damage	16
Energy	14

Damage

Energy

Damage	80
Energy	50
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 2.3s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.4s - 2.3s

Damage	80
Energy	45

Damage

Energy

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.5s - 2.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Windy

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.5s - 2.8s

Damage	75
Energy	55

Damage

Energy

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 2.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Windy

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.1s - 2.5s

Damage	70
Energy	60

Damage

Energy

Max CP

1566 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

554 CP - 593 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

738 CP - 791 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

738 CP - 791 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

923 CP - 989 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

19 CP

61 CP

103 CP

145 CP

186 CP

228 CP

270 CP

312 CP

354 CP

395 CP

435 CP

475 CP

514 CP

554 CP

593 CP

633 CP

672 CP

712 CP

751 CP

791 CP

831 CP

870 CP

910 CP

949 CP

989 CP

1029 CP

1068 CP

1108 CP

1147 CP

1187 CP

1207 CP

1227 CP

1246 CP

1266 CP

1286 CP

1306 CP

1325 CP

1345 CP

1365 CP

1385 CP

1402 CP

1420 CP

1438 CP

1456 CP

1474 CP

1492 CP

1510 CP

1529 CP

1547 CP

1566 CP

Pokédex Number

#605

Height

0.5 m

Weight

9 kg

Region

Generation 5

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 50% Male

♀ 50% Female

Buddy distance

3 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

100

Additional Move Cost

50000

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Elgyem

50 Candy

Beheeyem

XXS

XXL

0.25 m

0.5 m

0.75 m

0.88 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.245 m0′10″

0.25 m0′10″

0.375 m1′03″

0.625 m2′01″

0.75 m2′06″

XXL

0.75 m2′06″

0.875 m2′10″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex 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.

Black 2, White 2

Rumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago.

X, Omega Ruby

It uses its strong psychic power to squeeze its opponent’s brain, causing unendurable headaches.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

Rumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago.

Ultra Sun

It controls tremendous psychic power. Most reports of alien sightings are actually just people mistaking Elgyem for an alien.

Ultra Moon

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.

Elgyem Stats and Max CP

Elgyem's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Elgyem Type Chart

Elgyem takes increased damage from:

Elgyem takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Psychic

Evolution Chart

Elgyem family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Elgyem

Elgyem high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Elgyem in Pokémon GO?

What are Elgyem’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Elgyem perform in Raids?

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

Can Elgyem be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Elgyem Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Elgyem?

Overview and stats

Elgyem Stats and Max CP

Elgyem's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Elgyem Type Chart

Elgyem takes increased damage from:

Elgyem takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Psychic

Evolution Chart

Elgyem family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Elgyem

Elgyem high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Elgyem in Pokémon GO?

What are Elgyem’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Elgyem perform in Raids?

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

Can Elgyem be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Elgyem Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Elgyem?