Elgyem

Elgyem
Current
Information
Type	Psychic
Gender	50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Abilities	Regular Telepathy, Synchronize Hidden Analytic
Species	Cerebral Pokémon
Height and Weight	Height 0.5 m / 1'08" Weight 9.0 kg / 19.8 lbs.
Introduced in	Generation V
Evolution	Evolves into Beheeyem
Body, Footprint, Color, Egg group, and Cry	Body Footprint Color Blue Egg group(s) Human-Like Cry
Pokédex
National Pokédex	0605
Kanto	N/A / N/A (PE)
Johto	N/A / N/A (HGSS)
Hoenn	N/A / N/A (ORAS)
Sinnoh and Hisui	Sinnoh N/A / N/A (Pt) Hisui N/A
Unova	111 / 188 (B2W2)
Kalos	Central Kalos N/A Coastal Kalos N/A Mountain Kalos N/A
Alola	N/A / 275 (USUM)
Galar	277 / N/A (TIoA) / N/A (TCT)
Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry	Paldea N/A Kitakami N/A Blueberry N/A
In other languages
Japanese	Name リグレー Riguree
Japanese	Name リグレー Riguree
English	Name Elgyem
English	Name Elgyem

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

Biology

Physiology

Elgyem is an aqua-green 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.

Behavior

These Pokémon appear to communicate by flashing the lights on their hands. They seem to be highly inquisitive about novel objects, examining and playing with them using their psychokinetic powers. Though not inherently aggressive, Elgyem will use their powerful psychic abilities to give foes crippling headaches when threatened. Those afflicted often wake up with no memory of what had occurred. It is said that when Elgyem pass by media devices, the electronics will begin to display an image of their true home—though it is unlikely that anyone who sees the image will remember it for very long.

Evolution

Elgyem evolves into Beheeyem at level 42.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Black and White	Celestial Tower	Rare
Black 2 and White 2	Celestial Tower	Rare
X and Y	Transfer	None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire	Mt. Pyre, Route 121	Uncommon
Sun and Moon	Transfer	None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon	Mount Hokulani	Rare
Sword and Shield	Bridge Field, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins	Rare

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Stats

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

Learnset

Leveling

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
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	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
1	Confusion	50	100%	25	Psychic	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
4	Growl	—	100%	40	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
8	Heal Block	—	100%	15	Psychic	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
11	Miracle Eye	—	—%	40	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
15	Psybeam	65	100%	20	Psychic	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
18	Headbutt	70	100%	15	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
22	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
25	Imprison	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
29	Simple Beam	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
32	Zen Headbutt	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
36	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
39	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
43	Calm Mind	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
46	Recover	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
50	Guard Split	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
50	Power Split	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
53	Synchronoise	120	100%	15	Psychic	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
56	Wonder Room	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		3 ♥	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	Cat.
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

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR	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, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
TM03	Psyshock	80	100%	10	Psychic	Special		1 ♥	4 ♥
TM04	Calm Mind	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM20	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
TM24	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM33	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM39	Rock Tomb	60	95%	15	Rock	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM46	Thief	40	100%	10	Dark	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM49	Echoed Voice	40	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM51	Steel Wing	70	90%	25	Steel	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM53	Energy Ball	90	100%	10	Grass	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM57	Charge Beam	50	90%	10	Electric	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM63	Embargo	—	100%	15	Dark	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM70	Flash	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM73	Thunder Wave	—	100%	20	Electric	Status		1 ♥	3 ♥
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical		2 ♥	2 ♥
TM85	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM92	Trick Room	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Secret PowerORAS	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM97	Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	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, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR	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

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V

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		3 ♥	0 ♥
Astonish	Sableye, Croagunk, Toxicroak	30	100%	15	Ghost	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
Barrier	Mr. Mime	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Cosmic Power *	Buneary	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Disable	Kadabra, Alakazam, Drowzee, Hypno	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Guard Swap	Mr. Mime	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Nasty Plot	Drowzee, Hypno, Chimchar, Croagunk, Toxicroak	—	—%	20	Dark	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Power Swap	Mr. Mime	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Skill Swap ◊	Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam, Drowzee, Hypno, Mr. Mime, Spinda, Gothita, Gothorita, Gothitelle, Elgyem, Beheeyem	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Teleport	Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	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

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
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	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
After You ORAS	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
Gravity ORAS	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Magic Coat ORAS	—	—%	15	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Pain Split ORAS	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Recycle ORAS	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Role Play ORAS	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS	60	—%	20	Electric	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS	75	100%	15	Bug	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
Skill Swap ORAS	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Snatch ORAS	—	—%	10	Dark	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Snore ORAS	50	100%	15	Normal	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Trick ORAS	—	100%	10	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
Uproar ORAS	90	100%	10	Normal	Special		2 ♥	1 ♥
Wonder Room ORAS	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical		4 ♥	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	Cat.
After You	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special
Gravity	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status
Magic Coat	—	—%	15	Psychic	Status
Pain Split	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Recycle	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
Role Play	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Signal Beam	75	100%	15	Bug	Special
Skill Swap	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
Snatch	—	—%	10	Dark	Status
Snore	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
Trick	—	100%	10	Psychic	Status
Uproar	90	100%	10	Normal	Special
Wonder Room	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Zen Headbutt	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.

Appearances

Anime

Elgyem made its first anime appearance in "A UFO for Elgyem".

• Professor Icarus' Elgyem
• Ricky's Elgyem

Trivia

• Starting in Generation VI, Elgyem can learn Steel Wing via a TM despite neither being Steel-type nor having wings. This may have been a programming oversight (TM51 in Generation V was the Psychic-type Ally Switch and became Steel Wing in Generation VI). Bizarrely, it can learn Steel Wing in Generation VIII despite Steel Wing being TM30 and TM51 being Icicle Spear in that generation, which Elgyem can't learn.

Origin

Elgyem is based on an extraterrestrial life-form, most likely Greys or Little Green Men. The level it evolves at, Level 42, may reference The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, as the number 42 is stated to be the meaning of life, the universe, and everything. Its glowing fingers may also reference ET. Its fingers are also similar to the faces of the aliens that appear in the The War of the Worlds movie. Its Pokédex entries also suggest references to the Roswell incident and Area 51. Its Psychic-type could reference how some aliens in various media are able to use telekinesis to battle or abduct people. Its greenish color, big head, shortness, alien nature, and pupil-less, monochrome eyes (which in its shiny coloration are reddish-purple) may be a reference to the titular character of the Nickelodeon animated series Invader Zim, who's a short, big-headed, green-skinned alien with purplish-red, monochrome eyes, and the titular character Crypto from Destroy All Humans.

Its Sword Pokédex entry of it standing near a TV, causing a strange scenery will appear on the screen references how Aliens in media are commonly known for interfearing with technology such as Cellphones, Laptops, TVs, and Computers.

Etymology

Elgyem's name comes from the term "Little Green Man", a type of hypothetical extraterrestrial life form commonly abbreviated as "LGM".

Rigurē likely comes from "little," 理(り) (ri, logic, as it's a Psychic-type), "gray" (as in gray aliens), and "little green man." It may also incorporate "ray," as energy-based weapons and attacks are often associated with aliens.

Lewsor, its French name, comes from Roswell (a city in New Mexico where some believe aliens crash-landed in 1947 and has thus embraced a space theme for several of its local businesses in order to promote tourism) spelled backwards and with only one "L".

Pygraulon, its German name, likely comes from "pygmy" (referring to its short stature), "grau" (German for gray), and "encephalon" (a vertebrate's brain).

Rigeure, its Korean name, is a transcription of its Japanese name.

Xiǎo​huī​guài​, its Mandarin Chinese name, comes from 小(xiǎo) (small), 灰(huī) (gray), and 怪(guài) (strange or possibly short for 怪物(guàiwu), which means monster or creature).

Gallery

See also

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data