Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
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Weakness Chart for Psychic-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
2x
2x
0.5x
2x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Elgyem? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Elgyem, a wonderful Pokémon boasting Psychic attributes. Elgyem is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. In the LC tier (Little Cup), it's a fierce competitor. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Curious about Elgyem's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Species: Elgyem Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs Ability: Synchronize Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe) Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk) EVs: 216 Hp / 20 Def / 252 SpA / 20 SpD IVs: 0 Atk Moveset: - Psychic / Psyshock - Thunderbolt - Dark Pulse - Energy Ball
Special Sweeper Elgyem (Synchronize)
Elgyem is a renowned Special Sweeper to use for single battles. This moveset attempts to overwhelm foes with brute special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Elgyem's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Elgyem's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Elgyem it also gets that status.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense). ◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target). ◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch). ◆ Energy Ball is a special 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Elgyem? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Species: Elgyem Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs Ability: Telepathy Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe) Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk) EVs: 216 Hp / 20 Def / 252 SpA / 20 SpD IVs: 0 Atk Moveset: - Synchronoise / Psychic - Thunderbolt - Dark Pulse - Energy Ball
Doubles Special Sweeper Elgyem (Telepathy)
Prepare for double battles with Elgyem as a decent Special Sweeper. This setup is intended to take down the opponent's team with devastating special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Elgyem's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Elgyem's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Telepathy, Elgyem does not take damage from attacks made by its allies.
◆ Synchronoise is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (hits adjacent pokemon sharing your Elgyem's type). ◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target). ◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch). ◆ Energy Ball is a special 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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For single battles, Elgyem is a renowned Defensive Trick Roomer. Focus Sash helps protect Elgyem from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Telepathy, Elgyem does not take damage from attacks made by its allies.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense). ◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target). ◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch). ◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Elgyem can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Elgyem.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Elgyem can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Elgyem
Moves: Swagger + Psych up
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Moves: Pain split + Toxic
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Magic Coat, Protect, Snatch
Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Elgyem's stats
Barrier
Calm Mind
Charge Beam
Nasty Plot
Most notable and possible best moves for Elgyem
Light Screen
Protect
Reflect
Rest
Teleport
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Elgyem in Black and White
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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