Teddiursa's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Speed trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 Attack EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
This Pokémon discreetly follows Combee to find their hive. It scoops up big dollops of honey in its palms to eat.
Its paws are soaked in oodles of honey. When nervous, Teddiursa will lick its paws and soon have a smile back on its face.
Teddiursa is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Machamp's Stone Edge hits Teddiursa for 66-77%.
 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves View Gallade builds →
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 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Teddiursa View Machamp builds →Stone Edge66-77% Bullet Punch26-31% Knock Off43-51% | ||
Teddiursa is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Ursaring first, then eventually reaches Ursaluna. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 220 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Teddiursa easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Toxic Orb buys the setup turn. Teddiursa clicks Swords Dance, then starts cleaning with Facade and Ground coverage. Adamant nature with spread EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Teddiursa best EVs are Attack and Speed
Utility Moveset
- Facade
- Close Combat
- Swords Dance
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Belly Drum
- Yawn
- Lick
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Helping Hand
- Double Edge
- Facade
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
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Wall Moveset
- Bulldoze
- Protect
- Yawn
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 13 types means almost nothing walls Teddiursa cleanly, with Thrash and Double-Edge anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Teddiursa's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Double-Edge and Slash, and coverage across 9 types keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Breeding opens up real options for Teddiursa. Belly Drum and Close Combat come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Thrash and Double-Edge and coverage across 8 types.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 14 types means almost nothing walls Teddiursa cleanly, with Last Resort and Thrash anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
high spawn rates in mid-game routes across 12 locations. Teddiursa's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Teddiursa in Scarlet & Violet
12 spots to find Teddiursa at Lv. 16-59 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Scarlet and Violet versions, so filter by your copy below.
decent spawn rates across 2 locations for Teddiursa in mid-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.
Best Locations to Catch Teddiursa in Legends: Arceus
Easy grab on Teddiursa with high spawn rates across 10 locations in mid-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Teddiursa in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Teddiursa won't take long. 10 walking spots from Lv. 16-63 with solid rates across most of them. The top locations at each game stage are listed first.
Teddiursa evolves into Ursaring at level 30. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
Teddiursa does the job early-game if you need a Normal type on your team. Evolve it into Ursaring before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Teddiursa shows up in 17 games, making it one of the more widely available Pokemon in the series. First catchable in Scarlet & Violet, most recently in Gold & Silver and Crystal.
Teddiursa first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 5BW
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