Elgyem #0605
The data on this page are from The Isle of Armor (Sword) and The Isle of Armor (Shield), the most recent appearance of Elgyem. Use the left menu (blue tab) to see data from other games!
| Typing | Psychic |
| Abilities | Telepathy - Ability 1 Synchronize - Ability 2 Analytic - Hidden |
| Classification | The Cerebral Pokémon |
| National ID | #0605 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 55 | 115—162 | |||
| Attack | 55 | 54—96 | 60—107 | 66—117 | |
| Defense | 55 | 54—96 | 60—107 | 66—117 | |
| Sp. Attack | 85 | 81—123 | 90—137 | 99—150 | |
| Sp. Defense | 55 | 54—96 | 60—107 | 66—117 | |
| Speed | 30 | 31—73 | 35—82 | 38—90 | |
| Total | 335 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Human-Like |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| Egg Steps | 5120 - Generations II, III, and VII 5100 - Generations IV 5140 - Generations V and VI 5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 50.20% 49.80% |
| Height | 0.5 m (1'8") |
| Weight | 9.0 kg (19.8 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 1 Sp. Attack |
| Base Exp. Yield | 67 |
| Catch Rate | 255 |
| Catch Chance | ~43.87% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Elgyem via level-up in Pokémon The Isle of Armor (Sword) and The Isle of Armor (Shield):
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confusion | 50 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| 1 | Growl | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 6 | Imprison | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 12 | Teleport | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 18 | Psybeam | 65 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| 24 | Guard Split | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 24 | Power Split | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 30 | Headbutt | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 36 | Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90 | Psychic | Phys. |
| 43 | Recover | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 48 | Calm Mind | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 54 | Wonder Room | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 60 | Psychic | 90 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
Egg Moves
The following moves are learned by Elgyem as Egg Moves in Pokémon The Isle of Armor (Sword) and The Isle of Armor (Shield):
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destiny Bond | — | — | Ghost | Stat. |
| Astonish | 30 | 100 | Ghost | Phys. |
| Psych Up | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| Disable | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
Tutor Moves
The following moves are learned by Elgyem as Tutor Moves in Pokémon The Isle of Armor (Sword) and The Isle of Armor (Shield):
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meteor Beam | 120 | 90 | Rock | Spec. |
| Expanding Force | 80 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
Tutor moves can only be learned by visiting a special Move Tutor.
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Elgyem via TM in Pokémon The Isle of Armor (Sword) and The Isle of Armor (Shield):
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM008 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM011 | Psychic | 90 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM012 | Agility | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM014 | Thunder Wave | — | 90 | Electric | Stat. |
| TM016 | Screech | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM017 | Light Screen | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM018 | Reflect | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM019 | Safeguard | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM020 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM021 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM022 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM023 | Thief | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM024 | Snore | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM025 | Psyshock | 80 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM025 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM026 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM027 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM030 | Steel Wing | 70 | 90 | Steel | Phys. |
| TM031 | Attract | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM033 | Shadow Ball | 80 | 100 | Ghost | Spec. |
| TM033 | Rain Dance | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| TM035 | Uproar | 90 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM038 | Trick | — | 100 | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM039 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM040 | Skill Swap | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM044 | Imprison | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM044 | Cosmic Power | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM048 | Rock Tomb | 60 | 95 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM049 | Calm Mind | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM058 | Dark Pulse | 80 | 100 | Dark | Spec. |
| TM060 | Power Swap | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM061 | Guard Swap | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM065 | Energy Ball | 90 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM068 | Nasty Plot | — | — | Dark | Stat. |
| TM069 | Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90 | Psychic | Phys. |
| TM070 | Trick Room | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM071 | Wonder Room | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM076 | Round | 60 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM082 | Stored Power | 20 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM083 | Ally Switch | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
What does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite

