Beartic's stats are solid on their own, but Slush Rush is what pushes it over the line. It doubles its Speed in snow. Only weak to Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Known as the Freezing Pokemon.
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 can make its breath freeze at will. Very able in the water, it swims around in northern seas and catches prey.
It freezes its breath to create fangs and claws of ice to fight with. Cold northern areas are its habitat.
Beartic Weakness
FragileType-wise, Beartic takes extra damage from Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Not too many gaps in the chart, 4 weaknesses to account for.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Beartic to get Cubchoo eggs easily using 180 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Assurance, Avalanche, Encore and 5 more.
the remaining moves is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Bulk Up, Beartic threatens a wide range with max HP and Attack EVs and Expert Belt backing every hit.
Best Build
Best Beartic Moveset
- Icicle Crash
- Bulk Up
- Aqua Jet
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Breeding's the move. Assurance and Avalanche give Beartic options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Blizzard and Ice Beam. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
decent spawn rates across 2 locations for Beartic in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Beartic in Black & White
The path to Beartic starts with Cubchoo at Lv. 26-33 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CubchooEFFORTLESSRoute 7BlackGrassLv.26-28CommonMidRouteWinterEFFORTLESSRoute 7WhiteGrassLv.26-28CommonMidRouteWinterEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 1FWhiteGrassLv.28-31CommonMidCaveWinterEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 1FBlackGrassLv.28-31CommonMidCaveWinterEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 2FWhiteGrassLv.28-31CommonMidCaveWinterEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 2FBlackGrassLv.28-31CommonMidCaveWinterEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 3FWhiteGrassLv.28-31CommonMidCaveWinterEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 3FBlackGrassLv.28-31CommonMidCaveWinterEFFORTLESSRoute 7WhiteGrassLv.30-32CommonMidRouteWinterDouble grassEFFORTLESSRoute 7BlackGrassLv.30-32CommonMidRouteWinterDouble grassEASYTwist Mountain - 1FWhiteGrassLv.28UncommonMidCaveSpring/autumnEASYTwist Mountain - 1FBlackGrassLv.28UncommonMidCaveSpring/autumnEASYTwist Mountain - 2FWhiteGrassLv.28UncommonMidCaveSpring/autumnEASYTwist Mountain - 2FBlackGrassLv.28UncommonMidCaveSpring/autumnEASYTwist Mountain - 3FBlackGrassLv.28UncommonMidCaveSpring/autumnEASYTwist Mountain - 3FWhiteGrassLv.28UncommonMidCaveSpring/autumnCHALLENGINGTwist Mountain - 1FWhiteGrassLv.28RareMidCaveSummerCHALLENGINGTwist Mountain - 1FBlackGrassLv.28RareMidCaveSummerCHALLENGINGTwist Mountain - 2FWhiteGrassLv.28RareMidCaveSummerCHALLENGINGTwist Mountain - 2FBlackGrassLv.28RareMidCaveSummerCHALLENGINGTwist Mountain - 3FWhiteGrassLv.28RareMidCaveSummerCHALLENGINGTwist Mountain - 3FBlackGrassLv.28RareMidCaveSummerEASYDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlackGrassLv.33UncommonLateBuildingWinterEASYDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhiteGrassLv.33UncommonLateBuildingWinter
Step 2Beartic ✓EASYDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhiteGrassLv.33UncommonLateBuildingWinterDouble grassEASYDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlackGrassLv.33UncommonLateBuildingWinterDouble grassor evolve from Cubchoo (Step 1)
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.
Cubchoo evolves into Beartic at level 37. Beartic is the fully evolved form. At 505 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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 leaning toward the physical side (base 130 Attack). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Beartic appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A