#0605 · Gen 5 · 335 BST
Elgyem
An early-evolution Psychic-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with solid 85 base Special Attack. Common ability: Telepathy.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
130/67/67/94/67/45
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
162/117/117/150/117/90
Abilities
Anticipates an ally's attack and dodges it.
The attacker will receive the same status condition if it inflicts a burn, poison, or paralysis to the Pokémon.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Elgyem
Elgyem is a Psychic/None-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 335. An early-evolution Psychic-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with solid 85 base Special Attack. Common ability: Telepathy.
Best stat: Special Attack (85 base)
Elgyem's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 85 base Special Attack and 30 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Telepathy
- Synchronize
- Analytic
How to use Elgyem competitively
Open the damage calculator with Elgyem selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Elgyem appears in the species dropdown. Drop Elgyem into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0605 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Psychic / None |
| Abilities | Telepathy, Synchronize, Analytic |
| Base Stat Total | 335 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 55 / 55 / 55 / 85 / 55 / 30 |