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Elgyem
Temporal Forces 073/162 • common
- Set
- Temporal Forces
- Number
- 073/162
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2024
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $0.10
- Artist
- Tomokazu Komiya
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all damage from and effects of attacks done to this Pokémon.
If this Pokémon stands near a TV, strange scenery will appear on the screen. That scenery is said to be from its home.
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Where it came from
Elgyem, known as the Cerebral Pokémon, was introduced to the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Temporal Forces expansion, released in early 2024. As a common card numbered 073/162, it serves as a standard psychic-type addition to the Scarlet & Violet series, reflecting the set's thematic focus on past and future Paradox Pokémon and ACE SPEC cards. The design maintains the series' commitment to integrating specific creature lore into gameplay mechanics, focusing on Elgyem's extraterrestrial origins and psychic abilities.
The artwork for this particular card continues the long-standing tradition of Japanese illustrators working within The Pokémon Company's established visual style. While the card is a common-tier release intended for deck-building accessibility, it adheres to the high production standards of modern sets. It functions both as a functional tool for players looking to evolve into Beheeyem and as a collectible piece representing the franchise's ongoing expansion into diverse regions and timelines.
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