What is Elgyem's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Elgyem's maximum CP is 1,584 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Elgyem good in Pokémon GO?

Elgyem has 148 Attack, 100 Defense, and 146 Stamina. It has niche uses depending on the meta.

Can Elgyem be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Elgyem is available in Pokémon GO.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

738 - 791 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

923 - 989 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

1,570 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

738 - 791 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

554 - 593 CP

Elgyem

#605 · Unova

Psychic

☁️ Windy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 148

Defense 100

Stamina 146

Total: 394

Pokémon Info

Max CP	1,584
Generation	Unova (Gen 5)
Buddy Distance	3km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	❌ No

About Elgyem

Elgyem is a Psychic-type Pokémon from Unova (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,584 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Elgyem has base stats of 148 Attack, 100 Defense, and 146 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 394.

Elgyem can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.

In Windy weather, Elgyem receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Elgyem is 3km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Elgyem

#605

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🍬 50

Beheeyem

#606

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Confusion STAB	Psychic	20	+15	12.5	-	-	-
Astonish STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Psybeam STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-
Dark Pulse	Dark	80	-50	-	80	-50
Psychic STAB	Psychic	90	-55	-	90	-55

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Elgyem takes increased damage from these types:

Bug 1.6×

Ghost 1.6×

Dark 1.6×

Resistances

Elgyem takes reduced damage from these types:

Fighting 0.625×

Psychic 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Elgyem

Top Pokémon to use when battling Elgyem in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Darkrai	Dark	285	198	172	4,278
4	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
5	Dragapult	Dragon Ghost	266	170	204	4,041
6	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
7	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
8	Gengar	Ghost Poison	261	149	155	3,292
9	Hydreigon	Dark Dragon	256	188	211	4,147
10	Lunala	Psychic Ghost	255	191	264	4,625

🏆 Elgyem PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	7	15	15	50	1,493
2	8	15	14	50	1,498
3	8	14	15	50	1,496
4	9	13	15	50	1,499
5	9	15	15	49	1,496
6	6	15	15	50	1,483
7	10	15	13	49	1,496
8	7	15	14	50	1,488
9	10	14	15	49	1,499
10	8	15	13	50	1,493

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	1,570

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Elgyem IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	1,187	593	791	989	1,385	1,570
98% (15/15/14)	1,183	591	789	986	1,380	1,565
96% (15/14/15)	1,182	591	788	985	1,379	1,563
93% (14/14/14)	1,171	585	780	976	1,366	1,549
91% (15/13/13)	1,169	584	779	974	1,364	1,547
87% (13/13/13)	1,155	577	770	962	1,347	1,528
82% (12/12/12)	1,139	569	759	949	1,329	1,507
80% (10/15/15)	1,151	575	767	959	1,342	1,522
67% (10/10/10)	1,108	554	738	923	1,292	1,465
0% (0/0/0)	957	478	638	797	1,116	1,266

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Elgyem with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	1,570 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	1,385 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	738 - 791 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	923 - 989 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	738 - 791 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	554 - 593 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Elgyem with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	19	26	1,385
2	1,385	27	1,385
3	1,385	28	1,385
4	1,385	29	1,385
5	186	30	1,187
6	1,385	31	1,385
7	1,385	32	1,385
8	1,385	33	1,385
9	1,385	34	1,385
10	395	35	1,286
11	1,385	36	1,385
12	1,385	37	1,385
13	1,385	38	1,385
14	1,385	39	1,385
15	593	40	1,385
16	1,385	41	1,385
17	1,385	42	1,385
18	1,385	43	1,385
19	1,385	44	1,385
20	791	45	1,481
21	1,385	46	1,385
22	1,385	47	1,385
23	1,385	48	1,385
24	1,385	49	1,385
25	989	50	1,570

📖 Complete Elgyem Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Elgyem (#605) is a Psychic-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,584 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Elgyem has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Elgyem in 2026.

📊 Elgyem Stats Analysis

Elgyem's Attack stat is 148 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Elgyem may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 100 Defense (Below Average) and 146 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 394. Trainers should be mindful of Elgyem's limited bulk. Compared to other Psychic-type Pokémon, Elgyem's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Elgyem Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Elgyem depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Confusion (Fast) with Psybeam (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Elgyem has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Elgyem PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Elgyem can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Psychic typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Psychic-type threats while being weak to Bug, Ghost, Dark types.

Master League

In Master League, Elgyem faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Elgyem Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Elgyem's effectiveness depends on its typing and 148 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Elgyem use Bug, Ghost-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Elgyem in Pokémon GO

Elgyem can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Windy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Elgyem Evolution Guide

Elgyem is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

Elgyem (#605) ← current
Beheeyem (#606) — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Elgyem in Pokémon GO

Shiny Elgyem is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Elgyem gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (923 - 989 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Elgyem

Q: What is Elgyem's max CP?
A: 1,570 CP at Level 50, or 1,385 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Elgyem good?
A: Useful in Great League PvP with the right setup.

Q: Can Elgyem be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Elgyem is available.

Q: What is Elgyem weak to?
A: Bug, Ghost, Dark-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Confusion + Psybeam for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Psychic Psychic-Type 🗺️ Unova 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.