Elgyem BREAKthrough (xy8-73) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Elgyem is a Common Pokémon card from the BREAKthrough set, numbered 73. It has 50 HP and the attack Psych Up. A straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Attack: Psych Up (10 damage; boosts next turn’s Psych Up damage by 20)
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Rumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the XY BREAKthrough expansion, card number 73, classified as Common. It features the Psychic-type Elgyem with a single attack, Psych Up, which has a strategic damage boost effect for the following turn.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code “xy8” and card number “73.” The illustrator Aya Kusube’s artwork is a distinctive feature for collectors.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. Its simple attack and low HP make it better suited for casual play or collection than competitive use.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition, store the card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, focus on maintaining clean edges and surface to retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• BREAKthrough (xy8): Includes this basic Psychic-type Elgyem with flavor text hinting at extraterrestrial origins. The set is known for dynamic artwork and strategic designs; Elgyem remains a straightforward, common entry in the lineup.