Elgyem
Psychic-type, Generation 5. Evolves into Beheeyem for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Confusion Psychic
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Psychic costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Elgyem takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 394
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 791 CP
Elgyem moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | Ghost | 7 | 13 | 1.0s | 7 | 13 |
| Confusion Best STAB | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Psybeam STAB | Psychic | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Psychic Best STAB | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Psybeam | Psychic | 70 | 60 | 1.17 | — |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Elgyem is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Elgyem
How to get Elgyem
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 32 | 1,197 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 32 | 1,296 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 757 | 811 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 941 | 1,009 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 757 | 811 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 572 | 613 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 757 | 811 |
Is Elgyem good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Elgyem has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (148), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 19 |
| Lv 2 | 61 |
| Lv 3 | 103 |
| Lv 4 | 145 |
| Lv 5 | 186 |
| Lv 6 | 228 |
| Lv 7 | 270 |
| Lv 8 | 312 |
| Lv 9 | 354 |
| Lv 10 | 395 |
| Lv 11 | 435 |
| Lv 12 | 475 |
| Lv 13 | 514 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 554 |
| Lv 15 | 593 |
| Lv 16 | 633 |
| Lv 17 | 672 |
| Lv 18 | 712 |
| Lv 19 | 751 |
| Lv 20 | 791 |
| Lv 21 | 831 |
| Lv 22 | 870 |
| Lv 23 | 910 |
| Lv 24 | 949 |
| Lv 25 | 989 |
| Lv 26 | 1,029 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,068 |
| Lv 28 | 1,108 |
| Lv 29 | 1,147 |
| Lv 30 | 1,187 |
| Lv 31 | 1,207 |
| Lv 32 | 1,227 |
| Lv 33 | 1,246 |
| Lv 34 | 1,266 |
| Lv 35 | 1,286 |
| Lv 36 | 1,306 |
| Lv 37 | 1,325 |
| Lv 38 | 1,345 |
| Lv 39 | 1,365 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,385 |
| Lv 41 | 1,402 |
| Lv 42 | 1,420 |
| Lv 43 | 1,438 |
| Lv 44 | 1,456 |
| Lv 45 | 1,474 |
| Lv 46 | 1,492 |
| Lv 47 | 1,510 |
| Lv 48 | 1,529 |
| Lv 49 | 1,547 |
| Lv 50 | 1,566 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0605
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 9.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0605_POKEMON_ELGYEM
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Elgyem in Pokemon GO?
Elgyem's best moveset is Confusion (fast) with Psychic (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Elgyem's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Elgyem takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Elgyem's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Elgyem reaches 1,566 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,385 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Elgyem?
A perfect 15/15/15 Elgyem shows 791 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 989 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Elgyem in Pokemon GO?
Elgyem spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Elgyem be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Elgyem depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.