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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 5
Species: Cerebral Pokémon
Type: Psychic
Height: 0.5m
Weight: 9kg
Catch Rate: 255
Base Happiness: 70
Gender Ratio: 50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 小灰怪
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 小灰怪
English Elgyem
French Lewsor
German Pygraulon
Italian Elgyem
Japanese リグレー
Japanese (Romanized) Ligray
Japanese (Trademark) Ligray
Korean 리그레
Spanish Elgyem

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #605
Unova #111
Unova (B2W2) #188
Galar #277

Abilities

  • Telepathy: Anticipates an ally’s attack and dodges it.
  • Synchronize: The attacker will receive the same status condition if it inflicts a burn, poison, or paralysis to the Pokémon.
  • Analytic: Boosts move power when the Pokémon moves last. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Pokemon
Level 42
Pokemon

Breeding

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Damage Taken

Bug 2x
Dark 2x
Fighting 0.5x
Ghost 2x
Psychic 0.5x

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Psychic 55
55
55
85
55
30
335
7 Psychic 55
55
55
85
55
30
335
6 Psychic 55
55
55
85
55
30
335

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
Japan Pokémon White 50ねんまえに さばくの かなたから とつぜん やってきた。その ときまで だれも みたことが ない ポケモン。
United States Pokémon Black It uses its strong psychic power to squeeze its opponent's brain, causing unendurable headaches.
Japan Pokémon Black つよい サイコパワーを あやつる。 サイコパワーで あいての のうみそを しめつけて ずつうを おこさせる。
United States Pokémon White This Pokémon had never been seen until it appeared from far in the desert 50 years ago.
United States Pokémon Black 2 Rumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago.
Japan Pokémon Black 2 50ねんまえ UFOが ついらくしたと うわさされる さばくから やってきたと いわれる。
United States Pokémon White 2 Rumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago.
Japan Pokémon White 2 50ねんまえ UFOが ついらくしたと うわさされる さばくから やってきたと いわれる。
Spain Pokémon Y Según cuentan los rumores, procede de un desierto donde hace 50 años se estrelló un ovni.
South Korea Pokémon Y 50년 전 UFO가 추락했다는 소문이 도는 사막에서 왔다고 전해진다.
Italy Pokémon Y Si dice che sia arrivato 50 anni fa da un deserto in cui sembra si sia schiantato un UFO.
France Pokémon Y On dit qu’il est apparu soudainement il y a 50 ans des confins d’un désert où un OVNI se serait écrasé.
Germany Pokémon Y Man sagt, es sei vor 50 Jahren aus den Tiefen einer Wüste erschienen, in der zuvor angeblich ein UFO abgestürzt war.
Japan Pokémon Y 50ねんまえ UFOが ついらくしたと うわさされる さばくから やってきたと いわれる。
United States Pokémon Y Rumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago.
Italy Pokémon X Con i suoi incredibili poteri psichici comprime il cervello dei suoi nemici provocando loro fortissime emicranie.
Spain Pokémon X Posee un gran poder psíquico. Lo usa para comprimir el cerebro del enemigo y ocasionarle dolores de cabeza.
France Pokémon X Avec son puissant pouvoir psychique, il peut compresser le cerveau de ses ennemis et déclencher des migraines.
Germany Pokémon X Es verfügt über mächtige Psycho-Kräfte, mit denen es die Hirne seiner Gegner verwirrt, um ihnen Kopfweh zu bereiten.
Japan Pokémon X つよい サイコパワーを あやつる。 サイコパワーで あいての のうみそを しめつけて ずつうを おこさせる。
United States Pokémon X It uses its strong psychic power to squeeze its opponent’s brain, causing unendurable headaches.
South Korea Pokémon X 강력한 사이코 파워를 다룬다. 사이코 파워로 상대의 뇌를 조여서 두통을 일으킨다.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Según cuentan los rumores, procede de un desierto donde hace 50 años se estrelló un ovni.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 강력한 사이코 파워를 다룬다. 사이코 파워로 상대의 뇌를 조여서 두통을 일으킨다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Con i suoi incredibili poteri psichici comprime il cervello dei suoi nemici provocando loro fortissime emicranie.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Posee un gran poder psíquico. Lo usa para comprimir el cerebro del enemigo y ocasionarle dolores de cabeza.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Avec son puissant pouvoir psychique, il peut compresser le cerveau de ses ennemis et déclencher des migraines.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Es verfügt über mächtige Psycho-Kräfte, mit denen es die Hirne seiner Gegner verwirrt, um ihnen Kopfweh zu bereiten.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire つよい サイコパワーを あやつる。 サイコパワーで あいての のうみそを しめつけて ずつうを おこさせる。
United States Pokémon Alpha Sapphire It uses its strong psychic power to squeeze its opponent’s brain, causing unendurable headaches.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 50년 전 UFO가 추락했다는 소문이 도는 사막에서 왔다고 전해진다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Si dice che sia arrivato 50 anni fa da un deserto in cui sembra si sia schiantato un UFO.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby On dit qu’il est apparu soudainement il y a 50 ans des confins d’un désert où un OVNI se serait écrasé.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Man sagt, es sei vor 50 Jahren aus den Tiefen einer Wüste erschienen, in der zuvor angeblich ein UFO abgestürzt war.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby 50ねんまえ UFOが ついらくしたと うわさされる さばくから やってきたと いわれる。
United States Pokémon Omega Ruby Rumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago.
United States Pokémon Sword If this Pokémon stands near a TV, strange scenery will appear on the screen. That scenery is said to be from its home.
United States Pokémon Shield This Pokémon was discovered about 50 years ago. Its highly developed brain enables it to exert its psychic powers.

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

anim anim

anim anim

Character Appearances

Character Thumbnail
  • United States Professor Icarus's Elgyem
  • Japan イモリ博士のリグレー
  • Japan Imori-hakase no Ligray
  • Japan Professor Imori's Ligray
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Ricky's Elgyem
  • Japan レイジのリグレー (イッシュ地方)
  • Japan Reiji no Ligray (Isshu-chihō)
  • Japan Reiji's Ligray (Isshu Region)

Episode Appearances

Ep # Title
BW 33
BW 55
Movie 15
BW 71
BWS2N 12

TCG Cards

#54: Elgyem
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#55: Elgyem
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#61: Elgyem
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#38: リグレー
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#68: Elgyem
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#69: Elgyem
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#73: Elgyem
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#79: Elgyem
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy

Images

Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Confusion
Type Icon Special 25 50 100 1 1 1 1 1 1
Growl Type Icon Status 40 100 4 4 4 4 4 4
Heal Block
Type Icon Status 15 100 8 8 8 8 8 8
Miracle Eye
Type Icon Status 40 11 11 11 11 11 11
Psybeam
Type Icon Special 20 65 100 15 15 15 15 15 15
Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 70 100 18 18 18 18 18 18
Hidden Power Type Icon Special 15 60 100 22 22 22 22 22 22
Imprison
Type Icon Status 10 25 25 25 25 25 25
Simple Beam Type Icon Status 15 100 29 29 29 29 29 29
Zen Headbutt
Type Icon Physical 15 80 90 32 32 32 32 32 32
Psych Up Type Icon Status 10 36 36 36 36 36 36
Psychic
Type Icon Special 10 90 100 39 39 39 39 39 39
Calm Mind
Type Icon Status 20 43 43 43 43 43 43
Recover Type Icon Status 10 46 46 46 46 46 46
Guard Split
Type Icon Status 10 50 50 50 50 50 50
Power Split
Type Icon Status 10 50 50 50 50 50 50
Synchronoise
Type Icon Special 10 120 100 53 53 53 53 53 53
Wonder Room
Type Icon Status 10 56 56 56 56 56 56

TM/HM Moves

Confide Type Icon Status 20
Trick Room
Type Icon Status 5
Embargo Type Icon Status 15 100
Calm Mind
Type Icon Status 20
Psych Up Type Icon Status 10
Rain Dance Type Icon Status 5
Safeguard Type Icon Status 25
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Attract Type Icon Status 15 100
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Protect Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Rest
Type Icon Status 10
Reflect
Type Icon Status 20
Light Screen
Type Icon Status 30
Double Team Type Icon Status 15
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Thunder Wave Type Icon Status 20 90
Flash Type Icon Status 20 100
Ally Switch
Type Icon Status 15
Telekinesis
Type Icon Status 15
Rock Tomb Type Icon Physical 15 60 95
Facade Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return Type Icon Physical 20 100
Steel Wing Type Icon Physical 25 70 90
Thief Type Icon Physical 25 60 100
Rock Slide Type Icon Physical 10 75 90
Secret Power Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Echoed Voice Type Icon Special 15 40 100
Round Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Psyshock
Type Icon Special 10 80 100
Charge Beam Type Icon Special 10 50 90
Energy Ball Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Dark Pulse Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Shadow Ball Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Hidden Power Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Dream Eater
Type Icon Special 15 100 100
Psychic
Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Thunderbolt Type Icon Special 15 90 100

Egg Moves

Ally Switch
Type Icon Status 15
Nasty Plot Type Icon Status 20
Guard Swap
Type Icon Status 10
Power Swap
Type Icon Status 10
Cosmic Power
Type Icon Status 20
Skill Swap
Type Icon Status 10
Barrier
Type Icon Status 20
Teleport
Type Icon Status 20
Disable Type Icon Status 20 100
Astonish Type Icon Physical 15 30 100

Move Tutors

After You Type Icon Status 15
Wonder Room
Type Icon Status 10
Gravity
Type Icon Status 5
Snatch Type Icon Status 10
Skill Swap
Type Icon Status 10
Recycle Type Icon Status 10
Magic Coat
Type Icon Status 15
Role Play
Type Icon Status 10
Trick
Type Icon Status 10 100
Pain Split Type Icon Status 20
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Zen Headbutt
Type Icon Physical 15 80 90
Shock Wave Type Icon Special 20 60
Signal Beam Type Icon Special 15 75 100
Uproar Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Dark Pulse Type Icon Special 15 80 100