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 swims through frigid seas, searching for prey. From its frozen breath, it forms icy fangs that are harder than steel.
It swims energetically through frigid seas. When it gets tired, it freezes the seawater with its breath so it can rest on the ice.
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.
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 138 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Focus Punch, Night Slash, Yawn.
Slushrush helps Beartic stick around while dealing real damage. Assault Vest for a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, a spread EV build EVs for the right balance, and Avalanche as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Best Beartic Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Avalanche
- Shadow Claw
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 CubchooEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworldLv.28-3050%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworldLv.28-3050%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworldLv.28-3045%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworldLv.28-3045%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSStony WildernessShieldGrassLv.26-2840%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSStony WildernessSwordGrassLv.26-2840%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2940%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2940%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-3140%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-3140%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2935%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2935%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorSwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSStony WildernessShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSStony WildernessSwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorSwordGrassLv.26-2830%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorSwordGrassLv.26-2830%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorShieldGrassLv.26-2830%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorShieldGrassLv.26-2830%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSStony WildernessShieldOverworldLv.28-3030%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSStony WildernessSwordOverworldLv.28-3030%MidSnowstormEASYBridge FieldShieldGrassLv.26-2825%MidSnowstormEASYBridge FieldSwordGrassLv.26-2825%MidSnowstormEASYBridge FieldShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidSnowingEASYStony WildernessShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidSnowstormEASYStony WildernessSwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidSnowstormMODERATEGiant's MirrorShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidSnowstormMODERATEGiant's MirrorSwordOverworldLv.28-3010%MidSnowstormMODERATEStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworldLv.28-3010%MidSnowstormMODERATEStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSDusty BowlSwordOverworldLv.42-4750%LateSnowingEFFORTLESSDusty BowlShieldOverworldLv.42-4750%LateSnowingEFFORTLESSRoute 10 - Near StationShieldOverworldLv.45-4830%LateRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 10 - Near StationSwordOverworldLv.45-4830%LateRouteAll WeatherEASYRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4820%LateRouteNormal WeatherEASYRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4820%LateRouteNormal WeatherEASYDusty BowlSwordOverworldLv.42-4715%LateSnowstormEASYDusty BowlShieldOverworldLv.42-4715%LateSnowstormEASYRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4815%LateRouteThunderstormEASYRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4815%LateRouteRainingEASYRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4815%LateRouteIntense SunEASYRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4815%LateRouteHeavy FogEASYRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4815%LateRouteSnowingEASYRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4815%LateRouteOvercastEASYRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4815%LateRouteSandstormEASYRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4815%LateRouteSnowstormEASYRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4815%LateRouteRainingEASYRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4815%LateRouteHeavy FogEASYRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4815%LateRouteOvercastEASYRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4815%LateRouteThunderstormEASYRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4815%LateRouteIntense SunEASYRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4815%LateRouteSnowstormEASYRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4815%LateRouteSnowingEASYRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4815%LateRouteSandstorm
Step 2Beartic ✓EASYRoute 10SwordGrassLv.44-4625%LateRouteAll WeatherEASYRoute 10ShieldGrassLv.44-4625%LateRouteAll WeatherEASYFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostWaterSnowingEASYFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostWaterSnowstormEASYFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostWaterSnowingEASYFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostWaterSnowstormMODERATESnowslide SlopeSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostIceSnowingMODERATESnowslide SlopeSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostIceSnowstormMODERATESnowslide SlopeShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostIceSnowingMODERATESnowslide SlopeShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostIceSnowstormor 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 a physical attacker with 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