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— Cerebral Pokémon
Elgyem
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Elgyem is a psychic-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Attack — at 335 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 30) and a special attacking profile. Its Telepathy ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Elgyem. Build around what Elgyem actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Elgyem is a Psychic-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Elgyem is a Psychic-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It resists Fighting, Psychic.
- Bug2× damage
- Ghost2× damage
- Dark2× damage
- Fighting0.5× damage
- Psychic0.5× damage
Elgyem has no type immunities.
To counter Elgyem in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Bug or Ghost or Dark moves and can withstand its Psychic STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Elgyem's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
