Elgyem Collector’s Guide: Next Destinies (bw4-61)

Character Intro

Elgyem from the Next Destinies set is a Common card numbered 61 with 60 HP. This intriguing Pokémon features the attack Psy Bolt, adding a psychic edge to your deck. Its modest health and straightforward attack make it a versatile choice for emerging strategies.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attack: Psy Bolt (10 damage; flip a coin to potentially paralyze)
• Flavor Text: “It uses its strong psychic power to squeeze its opponent’s brain, causing unendurable headaches.”
• Image URL: /images/bw4/bw4-61.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing of Elgyem appears in the Black & White series set “Next Destinies,” identified by the set code bw4 and card number 61. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. No release date is provided for this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Elgyem card. It is identified by its set code (bw4), card number (61), and illustrator. The card lacks a regulation mark, and no alternate art or holofoil versions are noted.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this Common card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its basic stage and common rarity, it is ideal for casual collectors or those building thematic Psychic decks. Handle with clean hands to avoid smudges on the illustrated surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Next Destinies (bw4): This set features Elgyem as a Basic Psychic-type with a straightforward attack and a flavor text emphasizing its psychic prowess. It fits well into collections focusing on the Black & White series or Psychic Pokémon themes.