Elgyem

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

Physiology
Elgyem is a small bipedal slightly humanoid Pokémon. Its round ovular head is quite large in comparison to its short body. It has teal skin and oval-shaped bright green eyes. Its forehead is quite large, with black Y-shaped markings in the center, and indents on either side of its head. It has a slightly rounded belly and two stubby feet. Its arms are long with three glowing yellow, red, and green finger-like dots at the tips. It uses these luminescent dots on its hands to communicate.

Evolution
Elgyem evolves into Beheeyem at level 42.

Anime
Elgyem made its first anime appearance in episode 33 of Pokémon Best Wishes/Black & White.


 * Professor Icarus
 * Ricky's Elgyem

Trivia

 * Elgyem is based on accounts of Little Green Men, commonly called LGMs, hence its appearance and name.
 * The name might also have been taken from elegy and requiem.
 * If you listen carefully to its cry, it sounds like there is a "yem" in the cry, as if it's saying part of its name.

Origin
Elgyem is based on an extraterrestrial life-form.

Etymology
Elgyem's name comes from the term "Little Green Man", a type of extraterrestrial life form commonly referred to as "LGMs".