Type matchups
Damage Elgyem takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic type, Elgyem has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 44 other Pokémon share the Psychic typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 55
- Attack
- 55
- Defense
- 55
- Sp. Atk
- 85
- Sp. Def
- 55
- Speed
- 30
- Total
- 335
Elgyem has a base stat total of 335, higher than 25% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (85) well above Attack (55), it works best as a special attacker. At 30 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 55 HP, 55 Defense and 55 Sp. Def it is frail.
Elgyem can have the abilities Telepathy, Synchronize and Analytic.
How to beat Elgyem
Elgyem takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting and Psychic moves are resisted.
Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Elgyem's Psychic moves. Hoopa Unbound hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Elgyem's Psychic moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Elgyem's Psychic moves.
Evolution
Elgyem is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Elgyem → Beheeyem) and evolves into Beheeyem.
Best counters to Elgyem
Other Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Elgyem weak to?
As a Psychic type, Elgyem takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Elgyem resistant to?
Elgyem resists Fighting and Psychic moves.
What are the best counters to Elgyem?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hoopa Unbound and Tyranitar, which hit Elgyem with super-effective attacks.