Elgyem Weaknesses
Elgyem takes double damage from these attack types — lead with them in any Elgyem matchup.
Elgyem Resistances
Avoid these attack types — Elgyem takes reduced damage from them.
Best Elgyem Counters
The strongest attackers among the types that hit Elgyem for 2× damage. Pick the game you're playing to only see Pokémon you can actually get:
Your Party vs Elgyem
Your party is empty — add some Pokémon! Open any Pokémon's page and tap ♥ Add to Party (and star up to 4 of its moves), then come back to see exactly which of your Pokémon — and which attack — beats Elgyem.
Elgyem Weakness Q&A
- What is Elgyem weak to?
- Elgyem takes extra damage from Bug (2×), Ghost (2×), and Dark (2×) type attacks.
- What attacks does Elgyem resist?
- Elgyem takes reduced damage from Fighting (½×) and Psychic (½×) type attacks.
- What is the best counter to Elgyem?
- Strong Bug, Ghost, and Dark attackers like Buzzwole, Roaring Moon, and Pheromosa beat Elgyem — their attacks hit it for 2× damage.