Elgyem (#0605) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP55115–162220–314

Atk5554–117103–229

Def5554–117103–229

SpA8581–150157–295

SpD5554–117103–229

Spe3031–9058–174

Total335Higher than 28% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 30). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Elgyem outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Dark2×Ghost2×

Resists

Fighting½×Psychic½×

Takes normal damage from 13 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonFairy

Abilities

Telepathy
Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.
Synchronize
Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.
AnalyticHidden ability
Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0605ElgyemPsychic
1. Level 42#0606BeheeyemPsychic

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

6ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

12TeleportImmediately ends wild battles. No effect otherwise.PsychicStatus——20

18PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

24Guard SplitAverages Defense and Special Defense with the target.PsychicStatus——10

24Power SplitAverages Attack and Special Attack with the target.PsychicStatus——10

30HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

36Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

43RecoverHeals the user by half its max HP.NormalStatus——5

48Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

54Wonder RoomAll Pokémon’s Defense and Special Defense are swapped for 5 turns.PsychicStatus——10

60PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM / HM / TR 40

TM14Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM16ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

TM17Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM18ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM19SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM23ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM30Steel WingHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys7090%25

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM44ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM48Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM60Power SwapUser swaps Attack and Special Attack changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10

TM61Guard SwapUser swaps Defense and Special Defense changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10

TM70Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM71Wonder RoomAll Pokémon’s Defense and Special Defense are swapped for 5 turns.PsychicStatus——10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TR08ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TR11PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TR12AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR25PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR33Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TR35UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TR38TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TR40Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TR44Cosmic PowerRaises the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TR49Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TR58Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TR65Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TR68Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TR69Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TR82Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TR83Ally SwitchUser switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.PsychicStatus——15

Egg moves 4

EggAstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

EggDestiny BondIf the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.GhostStatus——5

EggDisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

EggPsych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

Tutor 2

TutorExpanding ForceIf Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.PsychicSpec80100%10

TutorMeteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Cerebral Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#111Updated Unova#188Updated Alola#275Updated Ula’ula#096Galar#277

This Pokémon was discovered about 50 years ago. Its highly developed brain enables it to exert its psychic powers.
Shield
If this Pokémon stands near a TV, strange scenery will appear on the screen. That scenery is said to be from its home.
Sword
This Pokémon is shrouded in mystery. It’s said to have appeared from a UFO that fell from the sky about 50 years ago.
Ultra Moon
It controls tremendous psychic power. Most reports of alien sightings are actually just people mistaking Elgyem for an alien.
Ultra Sun
Rumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
This Pokémon had never been seen until it appeared from far in the desert 50 years ago.
White
It uses its strong psychic power to squeeze its opponent’s brain, causing unendurable headaches.
Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: リグレー
Japanese (romaji): Ligray
Korean: 리그레
Chinese (Traditional): 小灰怪
Chinese (Simplified): 小灰怪
French: Lewsor
German: Pygraulon
Spanish: Elgyem
Italian: Elgyem

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 SpA
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 67
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Human-Like
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Training Lowlands (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Training Lowlands (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

Shield 4 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword 4 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Ultra Moon 1 area

Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30

Ultra Sun 1 area

Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30

White 2 3 areas

Celestial Tower (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–31
Celestial Tower (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
Celestial Tower (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33

Black 2 3 areas

Celestial Tower (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–31
Celestial Tower (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
Celestial Tower (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33

White 3 areas

Celestial Tower (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
Celestial Tower (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
Celestial Tower (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29

Black 3 areas

Celestial Tower (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
Celestial Tower (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
Celestial Tower (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29