How to get Elgyem in Pokemon Go & can it be Shiny?
NIANTICElgyem, the Psychic-type alien lookalike from Unova, will be the center of the upcoming Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour, so here’s all you need to know to catch it, including whether or not its Shiny variation will be available.
Elgyem is a pure Psychic-type Pokemon originally from Black & White’s Unova region. It made its Pokemon Go debut in August 2020, and now it’s the star of the latest Spotlight Hour.
If you’re wondering how to catch Elgyem in Niantic’s game, deciding whether it’s worth the time to hunt down a Shiny version, or figuring out how to evolve it, we’ve got all the information you need right here.
Contents
- How to get Elgyem in Pokemon Go
- Can Elgyem be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
- How to evolve Elgyem into Beheeyem in Pokemon Go
- Pokemon Go Elgyem stats, moves, resistances & weaknesses
How to get Elgyem in Pokemon Go
This strange-looking Pokemon has been part of the game for a while, and even though players used to be able to catch it through many different methods, currently the only way to find Elgyem in Pokemon Go is as a wild encounter.
Luckily for players, Elgyem will be the star of the latest Spotlight Hour, which will take place on May 21, 2024, from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM. During that time, it will spawn more often in the wild, so it’s the perfect moment to gather loads of Candy and even hunt for its Shiny version.
Previously, trainers we able to hatch Elgyem from 5 km, 7 km, and 10 km Eggs. It also appeared as a Tier 1 Raid Boss and was even rewarded for completing Field Research Tasks like “Make 5 Curveball Throws: Psychic Spectacular 2022” or Special/Timed Research Tasks such as “Ultra Unlock 2021: Space – 5th part: Catch 6 Psychic-type Pokemon”.
Can Elgyem be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
The good news is that Shiny Elgyem is available in Pokemon Go, which means Shiny Beheeyem is also available when evolved. Both made their Shiny debuts during the Psychic Spectacular event back in 2022.
However, spotting Shiny Elgyem can be quite tricky as the only difference between one version and the other is that the eyes change from green to pink.
As always, the chances of encountering a Shiny Pokemon are very low, so it’s really just a case of challenging as many Elgyem as you can and hoping for the best.
How to evolve Elgyem into Beheeyem in Pokemon Go
Elgyem’s evolution process is quite simple, as it only has one stage and you don’t require any special items, methods, or buddy tasks.
To evolve Elgyem into Beheeyem, you need to feed it 50 Candy.
NIANTICRemember that you can double your Candy by using Pinap Berries during a catch. If you’re still short, you can transfer your extra Elgyem to Professor Willow or set Elgyem as your Buddy and go for a walk.
Pokemon Go Elgyem stats, moves, resistances & weaknesses
As a pure Psychic-type Pokemon, Elgyem has the following stats:
| ATTACK | DEFENSE | STAMINA | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | 100 | 146 | 1566 |
Elgyem Fast Moves
- Confusion (Psychic/STAB)
- Astonish (Ghost)
Elgyem Charged Moves
- Dark Pulse (Dark)
- Psybeam (Psychic/STAB)
- Psychic (Psychic/STAB)
Elgyem resistances
- Fighting
- Psychic
Elgyem weaknesses
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