Stats & Training
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.
It uses its strong psychic power to squeeze its opponent’s brain, causing unendurable headaches.
Rumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago.
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 |
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x79-94% Shadow Sneak 2x46-56% Astonish 2x35-44% | ||
 Zorua Dark | D | |
 Poochyena Dark | D | |
 Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Joltik builds →Leech Life 2x69-81% Fury Cutter 2x35-44% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x79-94% Feint Attack 2x67-81% Thief 2x67-81% Shadow Sneak 2x49-58% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Zorua builds →Feint Attack 2x60-72% Thief 2x60-72% Pursuit 2x42-49% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x57-67% Assurance 2x57-67% Thief 2x57-67% | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Anorith builds →Struggle Bug 2x37-45% Fury Cutter 2x57-67% | ||
Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Joltik builds →Leech Life 2x67-81% Bug Bite 2x52-63% Thief 2x34-42% Struggle Bug 2x49-58% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x80-95% Knock Off 2x73-87% Feint Attack 2x67-80% Thief 2x67-80% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x67-80% Payback 2x57-68% | ||
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x65-76% Thief 2x65-76% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x92-110%KO U-turn 2x47-56% Feint Attack 2x61-72% Thief 2x61-72% | ||
 Deino DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Deino builds →Crunch 2x80-95% Bite 2x61-72% Thief 2x61-72% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x79-93% Knock Off 2x75-89% Feint Attack 2x69-82% Thief 2x69-82% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x69-82% Payback 2x57-68% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x67-79% Thief 2x67-79% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x94-111%KO U-turn 2x48-57% Feint Attack 2x61-71% Thief 2x61-71% | ||
Deino DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Deino builds →Crunch 2x81-96% Bite 2x61-71% Thief 2x61-71% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x80-94% Knock Off 2x74-88% Feint Attack 2x69-81% Thief 2x69-81% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x69-81% Payback 2x57-67% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x65-78% Thief 2x65-78% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x97-115%KO U-turn 2x47-56% Feint Attack 2x63-74% Thief 2x63-74% | ||
Deino DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Deino builds →Crunch 2x82-98% Bite 2x63-74% Thief 2x63-74% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Sableye builds →Foul Play 2x108-127%KO Shadow Ball 2x81-97% Shadow Claw 2x80-94% Knock Off 2x73-86% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x91-107%KO Feint Attack 2x69-81% Payback 2x58-69% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x97-114%KO Shadow Ball 2x63-75% U-turn 2x47-56% Feint Attack 2x62-74% | ||
Deino DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Deino builds →Crunch 2x81-97% Bite 2x62-74% Thief 2x62-74% | ||
 Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Sandile builds →Foul Play 2x103-122%KO Crunch 2x88-104%KO Bite 2x67-79% Assurance 2x67-79% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Sableye builds →Foul Play 2x106-125%KO Shadow Ball 2x80-95% Shadow Claw 2x78-93% Knock Off 2x74-88% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x89-105%KO Feint Attack 2x68-80% Payback 2x57-68% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x95-113%KO Shadow Ball 2x62-73% U-turn 2x48-57% Feint Attack 2x61-73% | ||
Deino DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Deino builds →Crunch 2x80-95% Bite 2x61-73% Thief 2x61-73% | ||
Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Sandile builds →Foul Play 2x102-120%KO Crunch 2x87-103%KO Bite 2x66-78% Assurance 2x66-78% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Tyranitar can KO Elgyem with Crunch (214-252%). Gengar threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (253-298%). Volcarona's Flamethrower also KOs at 107-126%.
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge134-158%KO Pursuit 2x108-127%KO Crunch 2x214-252%KO Superpower53-63% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x253-298%KO Sludge Bomb142-167%KO Focus Blast63-74% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain59-70% Flamethrower107-126%KO | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Elgyem View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x140-165%KO Flamethrower49-57% Ice Beam49-57% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 56 breeding partners from the Humanshape egg group. Pass egg moves like Ally Switch, Astonish, Barrier and 7 more to offspring.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Elgyem Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 6.
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Moves
Without breeding, Elgyem misses out on Ally Switch and Astonish. That's 10 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Synchronoise and Dream Eater, with coverage across 8 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Elgyem Locations
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.
Best Locations to Catch Elgyem in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Which version you're playing matters for Elgyem. 8 walking spots at Lv. 30-31 spread across Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Elgyem Guide
Get Elgyem to Beheeyem at level 42. At 335 BST, Elgyem is just the starting point.
Level 42 gets you Beheeyem. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
You can find Elgyem in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 6 other games across the series.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves