Elgyem Best Moveset
85 Sp. Atk on a pre-evo with AbilityAnalytic boosting moves by 30% when moving last. 30 Speed guarantees the boost fires every time. The moveset has decent power but 55/55/55 bulk can't survive to deliver it. Evolve into Beheeyem.
Elgyem saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Elgyem's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Analytic with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Elgyem best EVs are Defense and HP
Wall Moveset
- Psychic
- Shadow Ball
- Recover
- Hidden Power Fighting
Recommended Teammates
Elgyem saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Elgyem maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Analytic with Sitrus Berry, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Tank Moveset
- Guard Split
- Psychic
- Nasty Plot
- Recover
Recommended Teammates
Elgyem saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Elgyem maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Analytic with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Tank Moveset
- Psychic
- Thunderbolt
- Energy Ball
- Recover
Elgyem saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Elgyem maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Analytic with Wiseglasses, favoring a Sassy nature.
Special Tank Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Calm Mind
- Energy Ball
- Stored Power
Recommended Teammates
Elgyem Weakness
Bug, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Elgyem for super-effective damage. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
What is Elgyem Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Elgyem
Dragapult can KO Elgyem with Shadow Ball (211-249%). Genesect threatens a KO with U-turn (153-180%). Hydreigon's Dark Pulse also KOs at 165-194%.
 Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Dragapult builds →U Turn 2x68-80% Draco Meteor171-201%KO Shadow Ball 2x211-249%KO | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x153-180%KO Extreme Speed59-69% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x165-194%KO Draco Meteor133-157%KO Flash Cannon55-65% | ||
Evolution
Elgyem is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Beheeyem. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 150 total stats over Elgyem. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Elgyem easily with 70 breeding partners from the Humanshape egg group.
How to Get Elgyem
10 encounter spots for Elgyem at high spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Elgyem in SwSh
To get Elgyem, start by catching Elgyem through walking encounters at Lv. 26-58. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Elgyem ✓Motostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 30%Heavy FogBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 20%Heavy FogBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 20%Heavy FogBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 10%Overcast
Step 2Catch or Evolve into BeheeyemLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 32%Normal Weatheror evolve from Elgyem (Step 1)
6 encounter spots for Elgyem at high spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Elgyem in USUM
To get Elgyem, start by catching Elgyem through walking encounters at Lv. 27-30. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Elgyem ✓Mount Hokulani - EastLv.27-30GrassRate 30%DayMount Hokulani - EastLv.27-30GrassRate 20%NightMount Hokulani - WestLv.27-30GrassRate 20%
Step 2Evolve into Beheeyem
No wild encounters for Elgyem in Sun & Moon. Bring Elgyem over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Elgyem in SM
- Step 1Elgyem ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Beheeyem with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Elgyem egg.CARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Mount Hokulani, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Celestial Tower. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Celestial Tower. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Mt. Pyre · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · Motostoke Riverbank · Heavy Fog. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Beheeyem
high spawn rates for Elgyem across 8 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Elgyem in ORAS
The path to Elgyem starts with Elgyem at Lv. 30-31 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Elgyem ✓Route 121Lv.30GrassRate 60%DexNav chainMt. Pyre - Area 5Lv.31CaveRate 60%DexNav chainMt. Pyre - Area 6Lv.31CaveRate 60%DexNav chainMt. Pyre - Area 7Lv.31CaveRate 60%DexNav chain
Step 2Evolve into Beheeyem
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Elgyem's spread. It leans special with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 1 Sp. Atk EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
This Pokémon was discovered about 50 years ago. Its highly developed brain enables it to exert its psychic powers.
Elgyem Guide
For a casual playthrough, Elgyem works as a placeholder. Psychic coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Beheeyem. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Elgyem has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Elgyem has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves