Elgyem (Temporal Forces 73) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Elgyem is a Common Basic Psychic Pokémon from the Temporal Forces set, numbered 73, with 60 HP and the attack Hide—a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Regulation Mark: H
• Attack: Hide (Psychic) — Flip a coin; if heads, prevent all damage and effects of attacks done to this Pokémon during your opponent’s next turn.
• Abilities: None
• Evolves From: None
• Flavor Text: “If this Pokémon stands near a TV, strange scenery will appear on the screen. That scenery is said to be from its home.”

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the “Temporal Forces” set in the Scarlet & Violet series, card number 73. It is a common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its Psychic type, Basic stage, and the regulation mark “H.” The card’s unique attack “Hide” and its illustrator Tomokazu Komiya help distinguish it from other Elgyem cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its defensive attack “Hide” can be strategically used to avoid damage and effects during your opponent’s next turn, offering a tactical advantage in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve condition. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, as the artwork and text are key to its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Temporal Forces (Scarlet & Violet): Introduces this Elgyem card with its unique “Hide” attack and Psychic typing. The set focuses on mysterious and temporal themes, fitting Elgyem’s lore about strange TV scenery.