Elgyem

Elgyem
リグレー Riguree

Generation V
Evolutionary line

Type(s)

Species		Cerebral Pokémon
Abilities		Telepathy Synchronize Analytic ^(DW)
Pokédex
Eelektross ← 605 → Beheeyem
Kanto	N/A	Johto	N/A
Hoenn	N/A	Sinnoh	N/A
Unova	111/188	Kalos	N/A
Alola	275
Evolves from		None
Evolves into		Beheeyem

Gender
50% ♂ / 50 % ♀
Weight		Height
19.8 lbs.	9.0 kg	1'08"	0.5 m
Pokédex color		Egg group
Blue		Human-Like
Shape		Footprint

Cry

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

Biology

Physiology

Elgyem is an aqua 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. 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.

Evolution

Elgyem evolves into Beheeyem at level 42.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Black/White	Celestial Tower	Rare
X/Y	Transfer	None
OR/AS	Mt. Pyre, Hoenn Route 121	Uncommon

Pokédex entries

Pokédex Entries
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
Rumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago.
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

Alpha Sapphire

Sun

Moon

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.
Let's Go, Pikachu!

Let's Go, Eevee!

Stats

Base Stats
HP	55
Attack	55
Defense	55
Sp. Atk	85
Sp. Def	55
Speed	30
Total	335

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Confusion	50	100%	25	Psychic	Special
4	Growl	—	100%	40	Normal	Status
8	Heal Block	—	100%	15	Psychic	Status
11	Miracle Eye	—	—%	40	Psychic	Status
15	Psybeam	65	100%	20	Psychic	Special
18	Headbutt	70	100%	15	Normal	Physical
22	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
25	Imprison	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
29	Simple Beam	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
32	Zen Headbutt	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical
36	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
39	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special
43	Calm Mind	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
46	Recover	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
50	Guard Split	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
50	Power Split	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
53	Synchronoise	120	100%	10	Psychic	Special
56	Wonder Room	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
1	Confusion	50	100%	25	Psychic	Special		♥♥♥♥	0
4	Growl	—	100%	40	Normal	Status		♥♥	0
8	Heal Block	—	100%	15	Psychic	Status		♥♥♥	0
11	Miracle Eye	—	—%	40	Psychic	Status		♥♥	0
15	Psybeam	65	100%	20	Psychic	Special		♥♥♥	0
18	Headbutt	70	100%	15	Normal	Physical		♥♥♥♥	0
22	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		♥♥♥	0
25	Imprison	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		♥♥♥	0
29	Simple Beam	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		♥♥♥	0
32	Zen Headbutt	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical		♥♥♥♥	0
36	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		♥♥	0
39	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special		♥♥♥♥	0
43	Calm Mind	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		♥	0
46	Recover	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		♥♥	0
50	Guard Split	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		♥	0
50	Power Split	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		♥	0
53	Synchronoise	120	100%	15	Psychic	Special		♥♥	0
56	Wonder Room	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		♥♥♥	0
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Confusion	50	100%	25	Psychic	Special
4	Growl	—	100%	40	Normal	Status
8	Heal Block	—	100%	15	Psychic	Status
11	Miracle Eye	—	—%	40	Psychic	Status
15	Psybeam	65	100%	20	Psychic	Special
18	Headbutt	70	100%	15	Normal	Physical
22	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal	Special
25	Imprison	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
29	Simple Beam	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
32	Zen Headbutt	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical
36	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
39	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special
43	Calm Mind	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
46	Recover	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
50	Guard Split	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
50	Power Split	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
53	Synchronoise	70	100%	15	Psychic	Special
56	Wonder Room	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM03	Psyshock	80	100%	10	Psychic	Special
TM04	Calm Mind	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status
TM20	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM24	Thunderbolt	90	100%	15	Electric	Special
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM33	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
TM39	Rock Tomb	60	95%	15	Rock	Physical
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM46	Thief	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM49	Echoed Voice	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM51	Steel Wing	70	90%	25	Steel	Physical
TM53	Energy Ball	90	100%	10	Grass	Special
TM57	Charge Beam	50	90%	10	Electric	Special
TM63	Embargo	—	100%	15	Dark	Status
TM73	Thunder Wave	—	90%	20	Electric	Status
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical
TM85	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special
TM87	Swagger	—	85%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM92	Trick Room	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status
TM97	Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
TM03	Psyshock	80	100%	10	Psychic	Special		♥	♥♥♥♥
TM04	Calm Mind	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		♥	0
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status		♥♥♥	0
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		♥♥♥	0
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status		♥♥	0
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		♥♥	0
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status		♥	0
TM20	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status		♥♥	0
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		♥♥	♥♥♥
TM24	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric	Special		♥♥♥♥	0
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		♥♥♥♥	0
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special		♥♥♥♥	0
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special		♥♥♥♥	0
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		♥	0
TM33	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		♥♥	0
TM39	Rock Tomb	60	95%	15	Rock	Physical		♥♥♥	0
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		♥♥	0
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		♥	0
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		♥♥	0
TM46	Thief	40	100%	10	Dark	Physical		♥	0
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		♥♥	0
TM49	Echoed Voice	40	100%	15	Normal	Special		♥♥♥	0
TM51	Steel Wing	70	90%	25	Steel	Physical		♥♥♥	0
TM53	Energy Ball	90	100%	10	Grass	Special		♥♥♥♥	0
TM57	Charge Beam	50	90%	10	Electric	Special		♥	0
TM63	Embargo	—	100%	15	Dark	Status		♥♥♥	0
TM70	Flash	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		♥♥♥	0
TM73	Thunder Wave	—	100%	20	Electric	Status		♥	♥♥♥
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		♥♥	0
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical		♥♥	♥♥
TM85	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special		♥♥	0
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		♥♥♥	0
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		♥	0
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		♥♥	0
TM92	Trick Room	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status		♥♥♥	0
TM94	Secret Power^ORAS	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		♥	0
TM97	Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special		♥♥♥♥	0
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		♥♥♥	0
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation V
TM/HM	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM03	Psyshock	80	100%	10	Psychic	Special
TM04	Calm Mind	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status
TM19	Telekinesis	—	—%	15	Psychic	Status
TM20	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM24	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric	Special
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM33	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
TM39	Rock Tomb	50	80%	10	Rock	Physical
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM46	Thief	40	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM49	Echoed Voice	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM51	Ally Switch	—	—%	15	Psychic	Status
TM53	Energy Ball	80	100%	10	Grass	Special
TM57	Charge Beam	50	90%	10	Electric	Special
TM63	Embargo	—	100%	15	Dark	Status
TM70	Flash	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
TM73	Thunder Wave	—	100%	20	Electric	Status
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical
TM85	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM92	Trick Room	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

Breeding Generation VII
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Ally Switch	Kadabra, Alakazam	—	—%	15	Psychic	Status
Astonish	Sableye, Croagunk, Toxicroak	30	100%	15	Ghost	Physical
Barrier	Mr. Mime	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
Cosmic Power *	Buneary	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
Disable	Kadabra, Alakazam, Drowzee, Hypno	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
Guard Swap	Mr. Mime	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Nasty Plot	Drowzee, Hypno, Chimchar, Croagunk, Toxicroak	—	—%	20	Dark	Status
Power Swap	Mr. Mime	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Skill Swap ^◊	Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam, Drowzee, Hypno, Mr. Mime, Spinda, Gothita, Gothorita, Gothitelle, Elgyem, Beheeyem	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Teleport	Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
Ally Switch	Kadabra, Alakazam	—	—%	15	Psychic	Status		♥♥♥	0
Astonish	Sableye, Croagunk, Toxicroak	30	100%	15	Ghost	Physical		♥♥	♥♥♥
Barrier	Mr. Mime	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status		♥	0
Cosmic Power *	Buneary	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		♥	0
Disable	Kadabra, Alakazam, Drowzee, Hypno	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		♥♥	0
Guard Swap	Mr. Mime	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		♥	0
Nasty Plot	Drowzee, Hypno, Chimchar, Croagunk, Toxicroak	—	—%	20	Dark	Status		♥	0
Power Swap	Mr. Mime	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		♥	0
Skill Swap ^◊	Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam, Drowzee, Hypno, Mr. Mime, Spinda, Gothita, Gothorita, Gothitelle, Elgyem, Beheeyem	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		♥	0
Teleport	Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		♥	0
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Astonish	Sableye, Croagunk, Toxicroak	30	100%	15	Ghost	Physical
Barrier	Mr. Mime	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
Disable	Kadabra, Alakazam, Drowzee, Hypno	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
Guard Swap	Mr. Mime	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Nasty Plot	Drowzee, Hypno, Chimchar, Croagunk, Toxicroak	—	—%	20	Dark	Status
Power Swap	Mr. Mime	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Skill Swap ^◊	Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam, Drowzee, Hypno, Mr. Mime, Spinda	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Teleport	Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
After You ^USUM	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
Ally Switch ^USUM	—	—%	15	Psychic	Status
Gravity ^USUM	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status
Magic Coat ^USUM	—	—%	15	Psychic	Status
Pain Split ^USUM	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Recycle ^USUM	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
Role Play ^USUM	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Shock Wave ^USUM	60	—%	20	Electric	Special
Signal Beam ^USUM	75	100%	15	Bug	Special
Skill Swap ^USUM	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Snatch ^USUM	—	—%	10	Dark	Status
Snore ^USUM	50	100%	15	Normal	Special
Telekinesis ^USUM	—	—%	15	Psychic	Status
Trick ^USUM	—	100%	10	Psychic	Status
Uproar ^USUM	90	100%	10	Normal	Special
Wonder Room ^USUM	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Zen Headbutt ^USUM	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
After You ^ORAS	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		♥♥♥	0
Gravity ^ORAS	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status		♥♥	0
Magic Coat ^ORAS	—	—%	15	Psychic	Status		♥♥	0
Pain Split ^ORAS	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		♥	0
Recycle ^ORAS	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		♥	0
Role Play ^ORAS	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		♥	0
Shock Wave ^ORAS	60	—%	20	Electric	Special		♥♥	0
Signal Beam ^ORAS	75	100%	15	Bug	Special		♥♥♥	0
Skill Swap ^ORAS	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		♥	0
Snatch ^ORAS	—	—%	10	Dark	Status		♥	0
Snore ^ORAS	50	100%	15	Normal	Special		♥♥♥♥	0
Trick ^ORAS	—	100%	10	Psychic	Status		♥♥	♥
Uproar ^ORAS	90	100%	10	Normal	Special		♥♥	♥
Wonder Room ^ORAS	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		♥♥♥	0
Zen Headbutt ^ORAS	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical		♥♥♥♥	0
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
After You ^B2W2	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
Dark Pulse ^B2W2	80	100%	15	Dark	Special
Gravity ^B2W2	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status
Magic Coat ^B2W2	—	—%	15	Psychic	Status
Pain Split ^B2W2	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Recycle ^B2W2	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
Role Play ^B2W2	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Signal Beam ^B2W2	75	100%	15	Bug	Special
Skill Swap ^B2W2	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Sleep Talk ^B2W2	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
Snatch ^B2W2	—	—%	10	Dark	Status
Snore ^B2W2	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
Trick ^B2W2	—	100%	10	Psychic	Status
Uproar ^B2W2	90	100%	10	Normal	Special
Wonder Room ^B2W2	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Zen Headbutt ^B2W2	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Version
Black	White	Black 2	White 2	Back




X	Y	Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Back




Sun	Moon	Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon	Back

Appearances

Anime

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

Trivia

Elgyem is based on accounts of Little Green Men, commonly called LGMs, hence its appearance and name.
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.
Some sources from a Japanese website suggest that most Elgyem come to Earth by crashing into Earth by UFOs.

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". The name might also have been taken from elegy and requiem.

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