elgyem

Elgyem is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Psychic

Abilities:

• Telepathy: Anticipates an ally's attack and dodges it
• Synchronize: Passes on status conditions like paralysis, poison, or burn to the opponent
• Analytic (Hidden Ability): Boosts the power of moves when moving last

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, extraterrestrial-like Pokémon with a teal-blue body
• Large, oval head with two black eyes and a line across the face
• Three-fingered hands with red, yellow, and green circles on each fingertip
• Resembles a classic depiction of an alien

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in remote locations and caves
• Known for its mysterious behavior and telekinetic powers
• Communicates using psychic abilities, often causing electronic devices to malfunction
• Rarely seen by humans, adding to its enigmatic nature

In Battle:

• Specializes in special attacks and has decent defensive stats
• Signature moves: Psybeam, Psychic, and Zen Headbutt
• Strong against Fighting and Poison types
• Weak against Bug, Ghost, and Dark types
• Can utilize support moves like Trick Room to turn speed disadvantages into advantages

Evolution:

• Evolves into Beheeyem starting at level 42

Interesting Facts:

• Its design and mysterious nature are inspired by common depictions of extraterrestrial life
• Often associated with UFO sightings in the Pokémon world
• Its name is a play on "LGM," an acronym for "Little Green Men," a term often used to describe aliens
• Despite its small size, Elgyem boasts a high intellect and powerful psychic abilities

This summary provides an in-depth look at Elgyem, focusing on its type, abilities, and characteristics, as well as its role in battle and interesting tidbits about its origin and design inspirations.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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: Rumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago.
• White-2: Rumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago.
• X: It uses its strong psychic power to squeeze its opponent’s brain, causing unendurable headaches.
• Y: Rumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago.
• Omega-Ruby: It uses its strong psychic power to squeeze its opponent’s brain, causing unendurable headaches.
• 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.