Elgyem (Pokémon)

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Elgyem Cerebral Pokémon リグレー Ligray #605 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Psychic Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Telepathy or Synchronize Cacophony Cacophony Analytic Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 255 (43.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Human-Like Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 1'08" 0.5 m Elgyem 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 19.8 lbs. 9.0 kg Elgyem 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 67	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Elgyem 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Elgyem (Japanese: リグレー Ligray) is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves into Beheeyem starting at level 42.

Biology

Elgyem is a light blue extraterrestrial Pokémon with an oblong head with depressions on either side. It has black, symmetrical lines going down the front of its head. On the front of its head are shiny, green button-like eyes. Its hands have three finger-like digits: one red, one green, and one yellow. It has short, stubby legs and a small tail. Elgyem controls incredible psychic power, which it uses to squeeze its opponent's brains, causing them headaches. Its origin is said to be linked with a UFO crash site that appeared 50 years ago.

Overall, Elgyem has quite the welcoming and informative behavior. It is willing to help in stressful and otherwise difficult situations. However, Elgyem can become fully involved in something it feels to be important and protect that with its life.

In the anime

Elgyem in the anime

Major appearances

Elgyem debuted in A UFO for Elgyem! as the friend of Professor Icarus. It tried to help others by giving them visions of impending danger to help prevent the accident from occurring, but this only caused suspicion and drew attention to Professor Icarus's household. It befriended Ash and his friends when they too came to investigate, and even saved Ash's life after showing them a vision of him falling through a weak board on a bridge. It was later kidnapped by Team Rocket, but Ash, Iris, and Cilan came to its rescue and reunited it with Professor Icarus.

An Elgyem appeared in Climbing the Tower of Success!, under the ownership of Ricky. Ricky used Elgyem's Psychic powers came in handy for the Wishing Bell Festival contest, but it was sometimes used to cheat. Its Trainer also likes to take credit for its Psychic powers.

Minor appearances

Two Elgyem appeared in A Maractus Musical!. One was taking part in the Pokémon Performance Competition alongside a Bouffalant, while the other appeared in a flashback.

An Elgyem appeared in a fantasy in Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW030 Elgyem Ash's Pokédex Elgyem, the Cerebral Pokémon. Nobody had ever seen an Elgyem before it made its sudden appearance in the desert. BW069 Elgyem Ash's Pokédex Elgyem, the Cerebral Pokémon. Elgyem was first discovered when it emerged from deep within the desert 50 years ago.

In the manga

Elgyem in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Big City Battles, an Elgyem was briefly seen under the ownership of one of Castelia City's residents.

An Elgyem appeared in Special Delivery as one of the Pokémon competing in Nimbasa's Pokémon Musical.

In the TCG

Main article: Elgyem (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova BW: #111 Unova B2W2: #188 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
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— 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.
Generation VII Alola USUM: #275 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. 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.
Generation VIII Galar #277 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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Celestial Tower Black 2 White 2 Celestial Tower Dream World Spooky Manor*
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Route 121, Mt. Pyre (hidden Pokémon*)
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Mount Hokulani Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Bridge Field Watchtower Ruins, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Tower: Frozen Tundra Rumble U Melodious Woodland: A Lively Concert, Chill Battle: Unidentified Flying Objects
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 3Th Shuffle Marron Trail: Stage 677 Event: Pokémon Safari (Ninth release) Rumble World Origin Hideaway: Super Gene Laboratorium (All Areas)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 55		115 - 162	220 - 314
Attack: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Defense: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Atk: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Def: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Speed: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Total: 335	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 066 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 1212 Teleport Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 20 1818 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 2424 Power Split Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 2424 Guard Split Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 3030 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15 3636 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 09090% 15 4343 Recover Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 4848 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 20 5454 Wonder Room Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 6060 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Elgyem Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Elgyem Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM16 TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM18 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM19 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM30 TM30 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM60 TM60 Power Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM61 TM61 Guard Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM70 TM70 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM71 TM71 Wonder Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR11 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR25 TR25 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR38 TR38 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR40 TR40 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR44 TR44 Cosmic Power Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR49 TR49 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR58 TR58 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR65 TR65 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR68 TR68 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR69 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TR82 TR82 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TR83 TR83 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Elgyem Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Elgyem Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100% 15 Destiny Bond* Ghost Status — —% 5 Disable Normal Status — 100% 20 Psych Up Normal Status — —% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Elgyem in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Elgyem in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Elgyem Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Elgyem Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Expanding Force Psychic Special 80 100% 10 Sw Sh EP BD SP Meteor Beam Rock Special 120 90% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Elgyem Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Elgyem Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  V VI VII After You Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 V VI VII Barrier × Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 V VI VII Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Embargo × Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Flash × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Gravity Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 V VI VII Heal Block × Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Magic Coat Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 V VI VII Miracle Eye × Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 V VI VII Pain Split Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Recycle Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Role Play Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Signal Beam × Bug Special 07575 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Simple Beam Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Snatch × Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 V VI VII Synchronoise × Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10 V VI VII Telekinesis × Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Elgyem Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Elgyem × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Psychic Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Psychic Attack Power: 50 - 120 15 #572 Block Smash Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail. Swappable Skill(s): Paralysis Combo
Pokémon GO Base HP: 146 Base Attack: 148 Base Defense: 100 Egg Distance: 10 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Confusion, Astonish Charged Attacks: Psybeam, Dark Pulse, Psychic

Evolution

Unevolved Elgyem  Psychic

Level 42 →

First Evolution Beheeyem  Psychic

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Elgyem images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Elgyem seems to be based on greys, one of the more popular kinds of alien. Its rocky physical appearance may be a reference to the stone circles of Europe, which were allegedly created by visiting extraterrestrials; or Japanese Dogū, statues which have often been confused for alien artifacts. The round, colored fingers on its hands resembles the colorful faces of the invaders in the 1953 War of the Worlds film; however, the aliens in the film had green, blue, and red dots while Elgyem has red, green, and yellow. The flashing patterns of its fingers may have been inspired by the 1977 sci-fi film Close Encounters of the Third Kind, particularly the iconic scene where flashing color and sound patterns are used to communicate with the alien mothership.

Judging from its Pokédex entry, Elgyem and its evolved form may also be based on the Area 51 alien conspiracy theories or the Roswell incident. Considering its species names, physical appearance, and powers, it may also be based on a brain.

Name origin

Elgyem is a corruption of the abbreviation LGM (Little Green Men), a common term used to refer to extraterrestrials.

Ligray may be derived from greys (a commonly speculated type of extraterrestrial) and may also be a combination of light (as in light-grey) or little and grey (alternative spelling of gray). Alternatively, it may be a combination of little and a corruption of green, referring to the slang for aliens: "little green men."

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese リグレー Ligray From greys; possibly also a contraction of リットルグリーンマン French Lewsor A reversed corruption of Roswell Spanish Elgyem Same as English name German Pygraulon From Pygmäe, grau, and encephalon Italian Elgyem Same as English name Korean 리그레 Ligray Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 小灰怪 Xiǎo​huī​guài​ Literally "Little grey freak". Possibly a reference to 小灰人 xiǎohuīrén Cantonese Chinese

More languages Russian Элгием Elgiem Transcription of English name Serbian Eldžijem From English name Thai ลีเกรย์ Ligray Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

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