Stats & Training
Beheeyem's all-in on Sp. Atk at the expense of Speed. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Apparently, it communicates by flashing its three fingers, but those patterns haven’t been decoded.
Apparently, it communicates by flashing its three fingers, but those patterns haven’t been decoded.
Beheeyem Weakness
Type-wise, Beheeyem takes extra damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark. With 75 HP and balanced defenses, Beheeyem can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, Volcarona's Fire Blast hits Beheeyem for 50-59%. Scizor threatens a KO with U-turn (90-107%).
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Beheeyem View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain23-27% Fire Blast50-59% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Beheeyem View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch26-31% Superpower26-30% Pursuit 2x35-41% U Turn 2x90-107%KO | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Beheeyem View Jellicent builds →Scald20-24% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Beheeyem View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x69-81% Draco Meteor56-65% Fire Blast32-37% Flamethrower26-30% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Beheeyem View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x71-84% Focus Blast18-21% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Beheeyem is the evolved form of Elgyem. Breeding produces Elgyem eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Elgyem gave Beheeyem the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+40), bringing the total to 485 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Beheeyem to get Elgyem eggs easily using 53 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Barrier, Disable and 5 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Beheeyem Best Moveset
Electric coverage keeps opponents guessing about Beheeyem's real targets. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn while spread EVs and Relaxed nature handle the stat profile. Analytic ties it together.
Best Build
Beheeyem best EVs are Defense and HP
Bulky Support Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Thunderbolt
- Psyshock
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Astonish and Barrier give Beheeyem options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Synchronoise and Dream Eater. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Beheeyem in Black 2 & White 2
Can't catch Beheeyem directly. Start with Elgyem at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 42. The 2-stage line from Elgyem to Beheeyem is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Beheeyem in Black 2 & White 2
Elgyem is your first catch on the way to Beheeyem. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 30-33 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ElgyemCelestial Tower - 3FBlack 2Grass Lv.30-31 Building15%MidAnyCelestial Tower - 3FWhite 2Grass Lv.30-31 Building15%MidAnyCelestial Tower - 4FBlack 2Grass Lv.30-32 Building15%MidAnyCelestial Tower - 4FWhite 2Grass Lv.30-32 Building15%MidAnyCelestial Tower - 5FWhite 2Grass Lv.30-33 Building15%MidAnyCelestial Tower - 5FBlack 2Grass Lv.30-33 Building15%MidAny
Step 2Beheeyem ✓
Beheeyem Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Beheeyem has a 485 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. It works best as a wallbreaker. Calm Mind with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, Beheeyem's biggest threats include Scyther (Bug), Chandelure (Ghost), and Weavile (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. At base 40 Speed, Beheeyem won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Telepathy is the go-to ability for Beheeyem. It protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves. Its hidden ability Analytic can work in specific setups. Synchronize is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
In Black 2 & White 2, Beheeyem fills the wallbreaker role. It's a special attacker with base 125 Sp. Atk. Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Calm Mind, Thunderbolt, Psyshock, and Psychic. Calm Mind leads at 15% usage. Psyshock provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Beheeyem has appeared in 7 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves