Teddiursa Best Moveset
Normal at 80 Attack and 40 Speed. AbilityQuick Feet boosts Speed 50% when statused, but the Attack can't follow through. The moveset is a pre-evolution building toward Ursaring's 130 Attack and AbilityGuts, or Ursaluna's Ground/Normal dominance.
Teddiursa saw minimal competitive use in Gen II (Gold, Silver & Crystal). This was Teddiursa's competitive peak.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Fire Punch
- Ice Punch
- Thunder Punch
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Teddiursa saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). Teddiursa maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Pickup with Silkscarf, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Body Slam
- Thunder Punch
- Fury Swipes
Recommended Teammates
Teddiursa saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Teddiursa maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Quickfeet with Toxic Orb, favoring a Jolly nature.
Utility Moveset
- Close Combat
- Facade
- Crunch
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Teddiursa saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Teddiursa maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Quickfeet with Toxic Orb, favoring a Jolly nature.
Utility Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Facade
- Close Combat
- Shadow Claw
Recommended Teammates
Teddiursa saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Teddiursa maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Quickfeet with Toxic Orb, favoring a Jolly nature.
Utility Moveset
- Facade
- Crunch
- Protect
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Teddiursa saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Teddiursa maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Quickfeet with Life Orb, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Play Rough
- Close Combat
- Return
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Teddiursa saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Teddiursa maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Quickfeet with Chestoberry, favoring a Sassy nature.
Wall Moveset
- Belly Drum
- Yawn
- Lick
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Teddiursa Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Teddiursa
Machamp can KO Teddiursa with Close Combat (191-225%).
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Teddiursa View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch22-25% Close Combat 2x191-225%KO Stone Edge53-62% | ||
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 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.
How to Get Teddiursa
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.
Where To Catch Teddiursa in SV
To get Teddiursa, start by catching Teddiursa through walking encounters at Lv. 16-59. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Teddiursa ✓East Province (Area One) - ForestLv.16-28OverworldRate 30%North Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestLv.30-59OverworldRate 6%North Province (Area One) - ForestLv.30-59OverworldRate 6%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.30-59OverworldRate 6%North Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestLv.30-59OverworldRate 6%North Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.30-59OverworldRate 6%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into UrsaringNorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestLv.30-59OverworldRate 6%North Province (Area One) - ForestLv.30-59OverworldRate 6%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.30-59OverworldRate 6%North Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestLv.30-59OverworldRate 6%North Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.30-59OverworldRate 6%or evolve from Teddiursa (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into UrsalunaBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Ursaluna egg.
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.
Where To Catch Teddiursa in PLA
The path to Teddiursa starts with Teddiursa at Lv. 20-40 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Easy grab on Teddiursa with high spawn rates across 7 locations in mid-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Where To Catch Teddiursa in BDSP
The path to Teddiursa starts with Teddiursa at Lv. 16-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Teddiursa ✓Rocky CaveLv.16-63CaveShining PearlRate 30%Unique encounterGlacial CavernLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameGrassland CaveLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameIcy CaveLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameSpacious CaveLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameWhiteout CaveLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-game
Step 2Evolve into Ursaring
Step 3Evolve into Ursaluna
No wild encounters for Teddiursa in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Teddiursa over from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Scarlet & Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Teddiursa in USUM
- Step 1Teddiursa ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Route 45. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Walking · Dark Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Altering Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Acuity Lakefront · Dual-slot: Emerald. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Lake Acuity · Dual-slot: Emerald. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Mt. Silver. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Ursaring
Base Stats
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.
Teddiursa Guide
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.
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
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 5BW
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