What is Elgyem's special ability on this card?

Elgyem's special ability on this card is Weak Barrier, which removes its Weakness if it has any Psychic Energy attached to it.

How much damage does Quick Blow do?

Quick Blow does 10 damage, and if you flip a coin and get heads, it does an additional 20 damage, for a total of 30.

Who illustrated this Elgyem card?

This Elgyem card was illustrated by Mizue, known for their soft and ethereal art style.

What generation is Elgyem from?

Elgyem is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V, originating from the Unova region.

While not a chase rare, this card is a promo card from the Black White Promos set, making it a distinct collectible for completists.

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Elgyem — Black White Promos Pokémon card

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ElgyemBlack White Promos #BW55 Pokémon Card

Black White Promos·#BW55

Elgyem, the enigmatic Psychic-type Cerebral Pokémon, was introduced in Generation V and is renowned for its extraterrestrial origins and powerful telepathic abilities, making it a culturally significant addition to the Pokémon universe. This specific Elgyem card, #BW55 from the 2012 Black White Promos set, is a unique variant that stands out with its special Ability and serene artwork. Here, visitors can delve into Elgyem's fascinating Pokédex lore, understand the card's precise mechanics including its HP, attacks, energy costs, weakness, and the history of its edition.

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Card Number: #BW55
Release Date: April 25, 2011
Language: EN
Set Code: Promo_BW

Elgyem, the Cerebral Pokémon, is a Psychic-type introduced in Generation V. It is believed to have originated from outer space, arriving on Earth in a UFO crash site approximately 50 years prior to the events of the games. This extraterrestrial origin story is a core part of its mystique and informs its design, which features a large, grey, alien-like head with glowing green eyes and three-fingered hands. Elgyem is known for its powerful psychic abilities, which it uses to manipulate objects and communicate telepathically. It often congregates in remote, desolate areas, perhaps seeking to avoid human contact or to find conditions reminiscent of its home planet. In the games, it evolves into Beheeyem, a more advanced form with even greater psychic prowess. Elgyem's unique design and lore have made it a memorable Pokémon despite not being a legendary or mythical creature, appealing to fans who enjoy the more mysterious and sci-fi elements of the Pokémon world. Its Psychic typing gives it an advantage against Fighting and Poison types, while being weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark types, reflecting its vulnerability to more primal or unseen forces.