Elgyem Collector’s Guide: Plasma Storm #68

Character Intro

Elgyem is a Common Psychic-type Basic Pokémon card from the Plasma Storm set (bw8), numbered 68. With 60 HP and the straightforward attack Psyshot, it’s a simple, clean addition for Psychic-focused collections.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attack: Psyshot (Costs 2 Psychic Energy, deals 30 damage)
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Rumors of its origin are linked to a UFO crash site in the desert 50 years ago.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Print Variants: None known

Key Printings

The key printing of Elgyem appears in the Plasma Storm expansion as card number 68. It is a standard common with no special variants or holofoil treatments.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate artworks for this Elgyem. It can be identified by set code “bw8” and card number 68, with artwork by Kouki Saitou.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.
• No specific tournament play notes are provided.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition, sleeve the card and store it away from sunlight and moisture. As a common, it’s ideal for casual collectors and for completing a Plasma Storm set.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Storm (bw8): Includes Elgyem as a common Psychic-type Basic with a simple attack and lore hinting at extraterrestrial origins. It fits Psychic-themed decks but lacks abilities or complex mechanics.