Competitive Information for Elgyem [Sun/Moon]
Psychic
Abilities:
This Pokemon's attacks have 1.3x power if it is the last to move in a turn.
If another Pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes this Pokemon, it also gets that status.
This Pokemon does not take damage from attacks made by its allies.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Elgyem? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Elgyem, a fabulous Pokémon known for its Psychic typing! Elgyem is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It often dominates battles in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Elgyem's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Psychium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 216 Hp / 20 Def / 252 SpA / 20 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Synchronoise / Psychic
- Energy Ball
- Thunderbolt
- Dark Pulse
Elgyem proves to be a top-notch Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using intense special power. 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. With a Psychium Z equipped to it, if Elgyem has a psychic move, this item allows it to use a psychic z-move.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-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).
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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 Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Psychium Z / Life Orb
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
- Energy Ball
- Thunderbolt
- Dark Pulse
Elgyem stands out as a fabulous Special Sweeper in double battles. This moveset is formulated to crush rivals using intense special moves. 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. With a Psychium Z equipped to it, if Elgyem has a psychic move, this item allows it to use a psychic z-move.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-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).
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Item: Psychium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Telepathy
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 128 Def / 128 SpD
Moveset:
- Synchronoise / Psychic
- Energy Ball
- Thunderbolt
- Trick Room
Taking on 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. With a Psychium Z equipped to it, if Elgyem has a psychic move, this item allows it to use a psychic z-move.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Elgyem can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon 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.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Elgyem can perform in Sun/Moon. 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 SM 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
- Cosmic Power
- Nasty Plot
- Steel Wing
Most notable and possible best moves for Elgyem
- Hidden Power
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Teleport
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Elgyem in Sun and Moon
Usage Data
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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