Elgyem Collector’s Guide: Silver Tempest #79

Character Intro

Elgyem is a Common Pokémon card from the Silver Tempest set, numbered 79. With 60 HP and the straightforward attack Headbutt, it’s a simple, set-friendly pickup—especially for collectors focusing on the Sword & Shield era.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Headbutt (20 damage, costs 1 Psychic energy)
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Retreat Cost: 1
• 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.”
• Set Code: swsh12
• Regulation Mark: F
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Elgyem appears in the Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest expansion as card number 79. It features the Psychic type and a single attack, Headbutt, which deals 20 damage. The card is illustrated by Shigenori Negishi and classified as common rarity.

Variants & Identifiers

• There are no known print variants for this card.
• Identifiers include the set code “swsh12,” regulation mark “F,” and card number 79. The card is a Basic Pokémon with no abilities and a single Psychic energy attack.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attack and low HP suggest it is more suited for casual play or collection rather than competitive battling.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with no special variants, standard protective measures apply. Use a penny sleeve and store in a binder or top loader to preserve the card’s condition. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight to maintain the vibrant illustration by Shigenori Negishi.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Silver Tempest (swsh12): This set includes Elgyem as a common Psychic-type Basic Pokémon, featuring straightforward gameplay and evocative flavor text. It fits well into collections focusing on Psychic types or the Sword & Shield era.