Stats & Training
Teddiursa's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Speed trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 Attack stat exp, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It always licks honey. Its palm tastes sweet because of all the honey it has absorbed.
Teddiursa Weakness
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwhirl (Route 30 Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Teddiursa View Poliwrath builds →Dynamic Punch 2x139-164%KO Submission 2x111-131%KO Rock Smash 2x56-67% | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Teddiursa View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x219-258%KO Jump Kick 2x170-200%KO Dynamic Punch 2x170-200%KO Rolling Kick 2x101-120%KO | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Teddiursa View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x145-171%KO Dynamic Punch 2x145-171%KO Vital Throw 2x101-120%KO Karate Chop 2x73-87% | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Teddiursa View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x143-169%KO Karate Chop 2x72-86% Rock Smash 2x59-69% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Teddiursa View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x138-163%KO Karate Chop 2x70-83% Rock Smash 2x57-67% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Teddiursa View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x138-163%KO Karate Chop 2x70-83% Rock Smash 2x57-67% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Teddiursa View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x138-163%KO Karate Chop 2x70-83% Rock Smash 2x57-67% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
In Crystal, Machamp's Earthquake hits Teddiursa for 60-70%. Poliwrath's Hydro Pump hits Teddiursa for 59-69%.
 Machamp Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Teddiursa View Machamp builds →Rock Slide45-53% Earthquake60-70% | ||
Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Teddiursa View Poliwrath builds →Body Slam39-46% Hydro Pump59-69% | ||
Crystal Evolution
Teddiursa is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Ursaring first, then eventually reaches Ursaluna. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners 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 66 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Counter, Crunch, Focus Energy and 3 more to offspring.
Crystal Teddiursa Best Moveset
Best Build
Gen 2 build content has limited support (no abilities).
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Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Teddiursa cleanly, with Thrash and Take Down anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Crystal Teddiursa Locations
Teddiursa tops out at moderate rates across 2 locations in early-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Best Locations to Catch Teddiursa in Crystal
Teddiursa Guide
Teddiursa evolves into Ursaring at level 30. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
In Crystal, 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 is catchable in Crystal. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 16 other games across the series.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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