The stat bars tell the story: Attack carries everything and Speed's dead weight. But this Freezing Pokemon still yields 2 Attack EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It is a ferocious, carnivorous Pokémon. Once it captures its prey, it will breathe cold air onto the prey to freeze and preserve it.
Feared as the Snow-White Demon in northern lands, Beartic uses its frosty claws and fangs to attack prey.
Type-wise, Beartic takes extra damage from Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Not too many gaps in the chart, 4 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice |
Ting-Lu's Earthquake hits Beartic for 58-68%. Torkoal's Eruption also KOs at 147-173%.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Beartic View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake58-68% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Beartic View Cinderace builds →U Turn26-30% Sucker Punch26-30% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharcoal NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Beartic View Torkoal builds →Eruption 2x147-173%KO Heat Wave 2x94-111%KO | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Beartic View Zapdos builds →Hurricane53-62% Volt Switch34-40% Heat Wave 2x61-72% | ||
Beartic is what Cubchoo becomes. Breed it for Cubchoo eggs (average hatch time). A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Cubchoo pushed Beartic to 505 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +60. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Beartic to get Cubchoo eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Ground coverage is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Swords Dance, Beartic threatens a wide range with max Attack and Speed EVs and Loaded Dice backing every hit.
Best Build
Beartic best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Earthquake
- Icicle Spear
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Icicle Crash
- Earthquake
- Close Combat
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Avalanche
- Shadow Claw
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Icicle Crash
- Bulk Up
- Liquidation
- Play Rough
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Icicle Crash
- Aqua Jet
- Rock Slide
- Power Up Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Icicle Crash
- Aqua Jet
- Superpower
- Swords Dance
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Icicle Crash
- Aqua Jet
- Rock Slide
- Power Up Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Icicle Crash
- Aqua Jet
- Superpower
- Swords Dance
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Beartic can spread damage across 12 types, with Water and Normal punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Blizzard and Ice Beam keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Stall teams hate this. Beartic can spread damage across 10 types, with Water and Normal punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Blizzard and Ice Beam keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Stall teams hate this. Beartic can spread damage across 10 types, with Water and Normal punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Blizzard and Ice Beam keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Stall teams hate this. Beartic can spread damage across 10 types, with Water and Normal punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Blizzard and Ice Beam keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Beartic appears at moderate rates across 10 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Beartic in Scarlet & Violet
Cubchoo is your first catch on the way to Beartic. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 23-56 across 22 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CubchooNorth Province (Area One) - SnowVioletOverworld Lv.23-40 Route36%MidNorth Province (Area One) - SnowScarletOverworld Lv.23-40 Route36%MidNorth Province (Area Three) - SnowVioletOverworld Lv.23-40 Route36%MidNorth Province (Area Three) - SnowScarletOverworld Lv.23-40 Route36%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.23-40 Route6%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.23-40 Route6%MidCasseroya Lake - SnowScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Water8%LateCasseroya Lake - SnowVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Water8%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Cave8%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Cave8%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Cave8%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Cave8%Late
Step 2Beartic ✓Casseroya Lake - SnowScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Water8%LateCasseroya Lake - SnowVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Water8%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Cave8%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Cave8%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Cave8%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Cave8%LateNorth Province (Area One) - SnowVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateNorth Province (Area One) - SnowScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - SnowVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - SnowScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%Lateor evolve from Cubchoo (Step 1)
Beartic appears at decent spawn rates across 10 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Beartic in Sword & Shield
Cubchoo is your first catch on the way to Beartic. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 26-65 across 67 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CubchooStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworld Lv.28-3050%MidSnowingStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3050%MidSnowingStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3045%MidSnowingStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3045%MidSnowingStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2840%MidSnowingStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2840%MidSnowingBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-2940%MidSnowingBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-2940%MidSnowingHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworld Lv.29-3140%MidSnowingHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworld Lv.29-3140%MidSnowingBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-2935%MidSnowstormBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-2935%MidSnowstormGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidSnowingGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidSnowingStony WildernessShieldOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidSnowingStony WildernessSwordOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidSnowingStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidSnowstormStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidSnowstormGiant's MirrorSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSnowingGiant's MirrorSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSnowstormGiant's MirrorShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSnowingGiant's MirrorShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSnowstormStony WildernessShieldOverworld Lv.28-3030%MidSnowstormStony WildernessSwordOverworld Lv.28-3030%MidSnowstormBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2825%MidSnowstormBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2825%MidSnowstormBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSnowingStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSnowstormStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSnowstormGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidSnowstormGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidSnowstormStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidSnowstormStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidSnowstormDusty BowlSwordOverworld Lv.42-4750%LateSnowingDusty BowlShieldOverworld Lv.42-4750%LateSnowingRoute 10 - Near StationShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route30%LateAll WeatherRoute 10 - Near StationSwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route30%LateAll WeatherRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route20%LateNormal WeatherRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route20%LateNormal WeatherDusty BowlSwordOverworld Lv.42-4715%LateSnowstormDusty BowlShieldOverworld Lv.42-4715%LateSnowstormRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route15%LateThunderstormRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route15%LateRainingRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route15%LateHeavy FogRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route15%LateIntense SunRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route15%LateOvercastRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route15%LateSnowingRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route15%LateSandstormRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route15%LateRainingRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route15%LateSnowstormRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route15%LateHeavy FogRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route15%LateOvercastRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route15%LateThunderstormRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route15%LateIntense SunRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route15%LateSnowstormRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route15%LateSnowingRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route15%LateSandstorm
Step 2Beartic ✓Route 10SwordGrass Lv.44-46 Route25%LateAll WeatherRoute 10ShieldGrass Lv.44-46 Route25%LateAll WeatherFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water15%PostSnowingFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water15%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water15%PostSnowingFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water15%PostSnowstormSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostSnowingSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostSnowstormSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostSnowingSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostSnowstormor evolve from Cubchoo (Step 1)
Beartic isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Cubchoo from Black, Black 2, or Sword. The evolution path from Cubchoo to Beartic is covered in the steps below.
Beartic looks average on paper at 505 BST. But Slush Rush is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list.
Beartic's biggest threats include Volcarona (Fire), Machamp (Fighting), and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Steel-type attackers are also a problem.
Beartic gets Slush Rush, Snow Cloak, and Swift Swim. But Slush Rush is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Beartic is a physical attacker with base 130 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the wallbreaker role.
The core moveset is Swords Dance, Close Combat, Earthquake, and Icicle Spear. Swords Dance leads at 22% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Since Black & White, Beartic has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Beartic has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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