Elgyem
#605 (Unova)
Best moveset for Elgyem
The best moves for Elgyem are Confusion and Psychic when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Confusion and Dark Pulse deal the most damage per turn.
Trainer Battles
3.5EPT
1.78DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Elgyem family. Elgyem evolves into Beheeyem for 50 Candy.
Game images
Elgyem, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Elgyem is a Psychic Pokémon. It is weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark moves. Elgyem's best moveset is Confusion & Psychic and it has a Max CP of 1,566. Elgyem evolves into Beheeyem.
About
"This Pokémon is shrouded in mystery. It's said to have appeared from a UFO that fell from the sky about 50 years ago."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Confusion | 19 | 15.2 |
| Astonish | 7 | 7 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychic | 95 | 2 | 2.28 |
| Dark Pulse | 80 | 2 | 1.6 |
| Psybeam | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Confusion
15.2 DPS
|
Psychic
38 DPS
|
8.6 | 100% |
|
Astonish
7 DPS
|
Psychic
38 DPS
|
7.7 | 89% |
|
Confusion
15.2 DPS
|
Dark Pulse
26.7 DPS
|
7.2 | 83% |
|
Confusion
15.2 DPS
|
Psybeam
26 DPS
|
7.1 | 82% |
|
Astonish
7 DPS
|
Dark Pulse
26.7 DPS
|
5.9 | 69% |
|
Astonish
7 DPS
|
Psybeam
26 DPS
|
5.8 | 68% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Elgyem?
Elgyem is weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
The best counter to Elgyem is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, followed by Dawn Wings Necrozma, Mega Chandelure and Mega Beedrill.
The top Elgyem counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Gengar | 100% | |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 99% | |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 99% | |
| Mega Gengar | 96% | |
| Mega Gengar | 96% | |
| Mega Gengar | 95% | |
| Mega Chandelure | 95% | |
| Mega Beedrill | 95% | |
| Mega Absol | 93% | |
| Mega Beedrill | 92% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
148 |
| Defense |
|
100 |
| Stamina |
|
146 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 127 |
Size
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 9 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
593 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
791 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,187 |
|
Level 40 |
1,385 |
|
Level 50 |
1,566 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 989 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,286 |