Elgyem (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

Elgyem is based on {{wp|Grey alien|greys}}, one of the more popular kinds of {{wp|extraterrestrial life|alien}}. Its rocky physical appearance may be a reference to the {{wp|stone circle}}s of Europe, which were allegedly created by visiting extraterrestrials; or Japanese ''{{wp|Dogū}}'', statues which have often been confused for alien artifacts. The colored dots on its hands resembles the colorful faces of the invaders in the {{wp|The War of the Worlds (1953 film)|1953 ''War of the Worlds'' film}}; however, the aliens in the film had green, blue, and red dots while Elgyem has red, green, and yellow. Judging from its Pokédex entry, Elgyem and its {{p|Beheeyem|evolution}} may also be based on the {{wp|Area 51}} {{wp|Area 51#UFO and other conspiracy theories|alien conspiracy theories}} or the {{wp|Roswell UFO incident|Roswell incident}}. Considering its species names, physical appearance, and powers, it may also be based on a brain.