Beartic Best Moveset
130 Attack on Ice with AbilitySlush Rush doubling 50 Speed under snow. The moveset runs devastating physical Ice TermStab at doubled pace under snow. Without snow, 50 Speed is unplayable. 95 HP and 80/80 defenses survive one hit. Tera Ice amplifies the frozen damage. D-Tier because the snow dependency limits teambuilding.
130 Attack on an Ice-type in Gen V (Black & White). Slush Rush doubled Speed in hail. Without weather support, 50 Speed moved last. The Kingler problem with worse typing.
Best Moves
Best Build
Beartic best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Icicle Crash
- Bulk Up
- Aqua Jet
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Hail support weakened in Gen VI (X & Y). Weather lasted 5 turns instead of permanent. Beartic needed hail and hail wasn't reliable.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Play Rough
- Bulk Up
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Same wall in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Ice was the worst defensive type, and Beartic's 80/80 bulk couldn't absorb hits while waiting for hail.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Icicle Crash
- Aqua Jet
- Superpower
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Swift Swim as a hidden ability let Beartic work in rain in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 130 Attack in rain was the new pitch. Still outclassed by dedicated rain sweepers.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Icicle Crash
- Bulk Up
- Liquidation
- Play Rough
Recommended Teammates
Five gens of weather dependency in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). In sun, hail, or rain, Beartic had a niche. Without weather, 50 Speed killed it.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Icicle Crash
- Close Combat
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Beartic Weakness
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 |
What is Beartic Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Beartic
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Beartic View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake28-34% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Beartic View Cinderace builds →U Turn26-31% Sucker Punch26-31% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Beartic View Zapdos builds →Hurricane35-41% Volt Switch22-26% Heat Wave 2x60-71% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Beartic
Beartic appears at moderate rates across 14 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 SV
Cubchoo is your first catch on the way to Beartic. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 23-80 across 30 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CubchooNorth Province (Area One) - SnowLv.23-40OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Three) - SnowLv.23-40OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.23-40OverworldRate 6%Casseroya Lake - SnowLv.40-56OverworldRate 8%Glaseado MountainLv.40-56OverworldRate 8%Polar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.64Overworld
Step 2Beartic ✓Casseroya Lake - SnowLv.40-56OverworldRate 8%Glaseado MountainLv.40-56OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area One) - SnowLv.40-56OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area Three) - SnowLv.40-56OverworldRate 8%Polar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.71Overworldor 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 SwSh
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 - 3Lv.28-30OverworldRate 50%SnowingStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 45%SnowingStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassRate 40%SnowingBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 40%SnowingHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 40%SnowingBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 35%SnowstormGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%SnowingStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%SnowingStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 35%SnowstormGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 30%SnowingGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 30%SnowstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 30%SnowstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 25%SnowstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassShieldRate 20%SnowingStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassRate 20%SnowstormGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SnowstormStony Wilderness - 3Lv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SnowstormDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 50%SnowingRoute 10 - Near StationLv.45-48OverworldRate 30%All WeatherRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 20%Normal WeatherDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 15%SnowstormRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%SnowingRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%SnowstormRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%Heavy FogRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%OvercastRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%SandstormRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%ThunderstormRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%RainingRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%Intense Sun
Step 2Beartic ✓Route 10Lv.44-46GrassRate 25%All WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%SnowstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%SnowingSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowstormSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Snowingor evolve from Cubchoo (Step 1)
Beartic isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Cubchoo from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield. The evolution path from Cubchoo to Beartic is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Beartic in USUM
Step 1Obtain CubchooLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Twist Mountain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 7. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Frost Cavern · Horde battle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Shoal Cave · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Dusty Bowl · Snowing. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Beartic ✓
No wild encounters for Beartic in Sun & Moon. Bring Cubchoo over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Beartic in SM
- Step 1Obtain CubchooBREEDINGAvailableLeave Beartic with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Cubchoo egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Twist Mountain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 7. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Frost Cavern · Horde battle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Shoal Cave · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Dusty Bowl · Snowing. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Beartic ✓
Base Stats
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.
Feared as the Snow-White Demon in northern lands, Beartic uses its frosty claws and fangs to attack prey.
Beartic Guide
Beartic looks average on paper at 505 BST. But Slush Rush is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-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 Earthquake, Iciclecrash, Close Combat, and Swords Dance. Earthquake leads at 0% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves