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Elgyem

Psychic
All data Standard/Form Gen 5

Use this page like a quick team check: read the role, check what attacks scare it, then open the full move pool only if you need deeper data.

Main jobFlexible pick

Elgyem reads as a special attacker from its current stats.

Speed readSlow

Usually wants Trick Room, protection, or bulky support.

Watch outBug, Ghost, Dark

These attack types are the first danger check before adding it to a team.

Battle Stats

HP55Atk55Def55Sp.Atk85Sp.Def55Speed30total335
HP 55
Atk 55
Def 55
Sp.Atk 85
Sp.Def 55
Speed 30
Type Check

What scares Elgyem?

Read this before adding it to a team. Weak means the attack hits hard; resist or immune means it can switch in more safely.

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Weak to
BugGhostDark
Resists
FightingPsychic
Immune to
None

Abilities / Passives

Passive effect

Telepathy

Detailed passive wording is still being verified.

This is always-on help. Check when it activates before building around it.
Passive effect

Synchronize

Detailed passive wording is still being verified.

This is always-on help. Check when it activates before building around it.
Stat swing

Analytic

Boosts the power of the Pokémon's move if it is the last to act that turn.

This passive changes stats, so one turn can suddenly become stronger or safer.
Move Pool

Skills and Moves

Showing the most useful or most complete move cards first. The full move pool is folded below to keep this page lighter.

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Protect
Status · Normal Pow - · Acc - · PP 8

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Trick Room
Status · Psychic Pow - · Acc - · PP 8

The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.

Rain Dance
Status · Water Pow - · Acc - · PP 8

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.

Calm Mind
Status · Psychic Pow - · Acc - · PP 20

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

Nasty Plot
Status · Dark Pow - · Acc - · PP 20

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.

Rock Slide
Physical · Rock PP 12

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Psychic
Special · Psychic PP 12

The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psyshock
Special · Psychic PP 12

The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This move deals physical damage.

Light Screen
Status · Psychic Pow - · Acc - · PP 20

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.

Dark Pulse
Special · Dark PP 16

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.

Rock Tomb
Physical · Rock PP 16

The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.

Shadow Ball
Special · Ghost PP 16

The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Thunderbolt
Special · Electric PP 16

The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Disable
Status · Normal Acc - · PP 20

For four turns, the target will be unable to use whichever move it last used.

After You
Damage

Used to take knockouts or put enemies into finishing range.

Agility
Damage

Used to take knockouts or put enemies into finishing range.

Ally Switch
Damage

Used to take knockouts or put enemies into finishing range.

Astonish
Damage

Used to take knockouts or put enemies into finishing range.

Browse moves (82 total, 30 at a time)

Data Source

Base stats, abilities, and move names are generated from Pokemon Champions data sources. Regulation and meta pages should be reviewed separately before ranked recommendations.

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