Physical
Trick Room
40Speed · Very Slow

Is Teddiursa Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?

Normal with AbilityPickup for free items after battles. Available in the Sevii Islands after the National Dex. Ursaring at 30 gets AbilityGuts for status-boosted Attack. The evolution is the draw.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadEEGEEEGEEEEEEBrockGym 1MistyGym 2SurgeGym 3ErikaGym 4KogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6BlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8TeddiursaTradeLoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4TerryChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Even

Teddiursa trades roughly evenly with Brock's team.

Even
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense Curl
Risky
Onix
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleBindRock Tomb
Misty
Gym 2
Even

Teddiursa trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.

You Win
Staryu
Lv 18
Water
Illuminate
TackleHardenRecoverWater Pulse
Even
Starmie
Lv 21
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SwiftRecoverRapid SpinWater Pulse
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Good

Teddiursa has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.

You Win
Voltorb
Lv 21
Electric
Soundproof
Sonic BoomTackleScreechShock Wave
You Win
Pikachu
Lv 18
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Even
Raichu
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Erika
Gym 4
Even

Teddiursa trades roughly evenly with Erika's team.

Even
Victreebel
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidPoison PowderGiga Drain
Even
Tangela
Lv 24
Grass
Chlorophyll
Poison PowderConstrictIngrainGiga Drain
Even
Vileplume
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sleep PowderAcidStun SporeGiga Drain
Koga
Gym 5
Even

Teddiursa trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.

Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
You Win
Muk
Lv 39
Poison
Stench
MinimizeSludgeAcid ArmorToxic
Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Even
Weezing
Lv 43
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
TackleSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Sabrina
Gym 6
Even

Teddiursa trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

Even
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsybeamReflectFuture SightCalm Mind
Even
Mr Mime
Lv 37
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierPsybeamBaton PassCalm Mind
You Win
Venomoth
Lv 38
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsybeamGustLeech LifeSupersonic
Even
Alakazam
Lv 43
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicRecoverFuture SightCalm Mind
Blaine
Gym 7
Good

Teddiursa has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.

You Win
Growlithe
Lv 42
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
You Win
Ponyta
Lv 40
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
You Win
Rapidash
Lv 42
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Even
Arcanine
Lv 47
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Giovanni
Gym 8
Even

Teddiursa trades roughly evenly with Giovanni's team.

Even
Rhyhorn
Lv 45
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Even
Dugtrio
Lv 42
Ground
Sand Veil
SlashSand TombMud SlapEarthquake
You Win
Nidoqueen
Lv 44
PoisonGround
Poison Point
Body SlamDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Even
Nidoking
Lv 45
PoisonGround
Poison Point
ThrashDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Even
Rhyhorn
Lv 50
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Lorelei
Elite Four
Even

Teddiursa trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.

You Win
Dewgong
Lv 52
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Ice BeamSurfHailSafeguard
You Win
Cloyster
Lv 51
WaterIce
Shell Armor
SpikesProtectHailDive
You Win
Slowbro
Lv 52
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
Ice BeamSurfAmnesiaYawn
Even
Jynx
Lv 54
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Ice PunchDouble SlapLovely KissAttract
You Win
Lapras
Lv 54
WaterIce
Water Absorb
Confuse RayIce BeamSurfBody Slam
Bruno
Elite Four
Even

Teddiursa trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.

Even
Onix
Lv 51
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeRock TombIron TailRoar
Even
Hitmonchan
Lv 53
Fighting
Keen Eye
Sky UppercutMach PunchRock TombCounter
Even
Hitmonlee
Lv 53
Fighting
Limber
Mega KickForesightBrick BreakFacade
Risky
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Rock Head
Double EdgeEarthquakeIron TailSand Tomb
Even
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopBulk UpScary FaceRock Tomb
Agatha
Elite Four
Even

Teddiursa trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.

Even
Gengar
Lv 54
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow PunchConfuse RayToxicDouble Team
Even
Golbat
Lv 54
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Confuse RayPoison FangAir CutterBite
Risky
Haunter
Lv 53
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
HypnosisDream EaterCurseMean Look
You Win
Arbok
Lv 56
Poison
Intimidate
Sludge BombScreechIron TailBite
Risky
Gengar
Lv 58
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow BallSludge BombHypnosisNightmare
Lance
Elite Four
Even

Teddiursa trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.

Even
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hyper BeamDragon RageTwisterBite
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardDragon RageOutrage
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardThunder WaveOutrage
Risky
Aerodactyl
Lv 58
RockFlying
Rock Head
Hyper BeamAncient PowerWing AttackScary Face
Risky
Dragonite
Lv 60
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Hyper BeamSafeguardOutrageWing Attack
Terry
Champion
Even

Teddiursa trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.

Even
Pidgeot
Lv 59
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
Aerial AceFeather DanceSand AttackWhirlwind
Even
Alakazam
Lv 57
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicFuture SightRecoverReflect
Risky
Rhydon
Lv 59
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownEarthquakeRock TombScary Face
Even
Exeggutor
Lv 59
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
Giga DrainEgg BombSleep PowderLight Screen
Even
Gyarados
Lv 61
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hydro PumpDragon RageBiteThrash
Even
Charizard
Lv 63
FireFlying
Blaze
Fire BlastAerial AceSlashFire Spin
Trade
Transfer-only
Type
Normal
Tier
E

Teddiursa cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. On GBA, cross-region trading unlocks post-game after Celio's Sevii Islands Ruby & Sapphire quest. The Switch re-release supports only one-way transfers out to Pokemon HOME.

View Teddiursa locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Brock
    • TUTORNormalMega Kick18075%5
  • After Erika
    • HM04NormalStrength120100%15
    • TM43NormalSecret Power105100%20
  • After Koga
    • TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
    • LV 49NormalThrash180100%10
  • After Giovanni
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge180100%15
  • Post-Game
    • TUTORNormalBody Slam128100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade105100%20

How to Get Teddiursa in FireRed & LeafGreen

Nothing in FireRed or LeafGreen spawns Teddiursa. A Hoenn-game trade is the only source, where it appears on forest routes. No local breeding or evolution path gets you there.

How to Obtain Teddiursa in FRLG

  1. Teddiursa
    Step 1Teddiursa
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    from Emerald
    Available
    Catch in Emerald via Walking · Altering Cave, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Route 45.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    from Crystal
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Crystal via Walking · Dark Cave.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Acuity Lakefront · Dual-slot: Emerald.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Platinum via Walking · Lake Acuity · Dual-slot: Emerald.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Mt. Silver.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Rocky Cave · Special encounter.
    HOME TRANSFER
    Not Tradeable
    Pokemon HOME on Switch FireRed & LeafGreen is permanently deposit-only — once it launches, Teddiursa can be sent from this game into HOME, but never transferred in.
  2. Ursaring
    Step 2Evolve into Ursaring

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.

Teddiursa Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fighting
0x (Immune)Ghost
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Teddiursa Weak Against

Good
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
½xResist
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Teddiursa Strong Against

0Strong
2Resisted
1Immune
Score-3
2xStrong
None
½xResisted
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Teddiursa

Teddiursa Evolutions

Teddiursa evolves into Ursaring. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 170 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Teddiursa
Normal
Ursaring
Normal
HP
60
90+30
ATK
80
130+50
DEF
50
75+25
SP.ATK
50
75+25
SP.DEF
50
75+25
SPE
40
55+15
BST
330C-Tier
500C-Tier+170
ROLE
Trick Room
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Teddiursa easily with 102 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Counter, Crunch, Fake Tears and 5 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
8moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy

FRLG Teddiursa Best Moveset

80 Attack with AbilityPickup for item recovery. Ursaring's devastating physical moveset powered by AbilityGuts is one evolution away at 130 Attack.

Best Build

Experimental
Utility
Ability
Pickup
Item
Silk Scarf
Best Nature for Teddiursa
HardyNEUTRAL

Teddiursa best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP

EVs

Utility Moveset

  • Ice Punch
  • Body SlamSTAB
  • Thunder Punch
  • Fury SwipesSTAB

Moves List

Breeding opens up real options for Teddiursa. Counter and Crunch come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Thrash and Double-Edge and Ghost and Dark coverage and more.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Leer
D10030Normal
Lv 1
Scratch
D6010035Normal
Lv 7
Lick
D2010030Ghost
Lv 13
Fury Swipes
S278015Normal
Lv 19
Fake Tears
10020Dark
Lv 25
Feint Attack
6020Dark
Lv 31
Rest
C10Psychic
Lv 37
Slash
C10510020Normal
Lv 43
Snore
6010015Normal
Lv 49
Thrash
18010020Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
D6020Flying
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM31
Brick Break
C7510015Fighting
TM08
Bulk Up
C20Fighting
HM01
Cut
D759530Normal
TM28
Dig
C6010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
C10010010Ground
TM42
Facade
C10510020Normal
TM01
Focus Punch-3
B15010020Fighting
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
9010015Normal
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6
C20Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
D2010015Fighting
TM43
Secret Power
10510020Normal
HM04
Strength
12010015Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM12
Taunt
C10020Dark
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM41
Torment
D10015Dark
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Egg
Crunch
C8010015Dark
Egg
Fake Tears
10020Dark
Egg
Metal Claw
509535Steel
Egg
Seismic Toss
D10020Fighting
Egg
Sleep Talk
D10Normal
Egg
Take Down
C1358520Normal
Egg
Yawn
C10Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
S12710015Normal
Tutor
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Double-Edge
B18010015Normal
Tutor
Mega Kick
C180755Normal
Tutor
Mega Punch
1208520Normal
Tutor
Metronome
D10Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Seismic Toss
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Substitute
C10Normal
Tutor
Swords Dance
C30Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP60
C
Attack80
C
Defense50
D
Sp. Atk50
D
Sp. Def50
D
Speed40
D
Total330
Details
Catch Rate
Moderate120 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.6 m
Weight8.8 kg
Base XP66
Abilities
Pickup
Picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.
Quick Feet
Increases Speed to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
EV Yield
HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training source
Pokedex Entry

Before food becomes scarce in wintertime, its habit is to hoard food in many hidden locations.

If it finds honey, its crescent mark glows. It always licks its paws because they are soaked with honey.

Teddiursa FireRed & LeafGreen Guide

  • No. Teddiursa isn't catchable in FireRed & LeafGreen. Catch one in Emerald, then trade it over.

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.

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