Teddiursa is transfer-only in Ruby & Sapphire. Pickup finds items, and A-Tier Ursaring with Guts makes importing the line worthwhile for physical power.
Ability 1PickupAbility 1Picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.
330HP60Attack80Defense50Speed40Sp.Def50Sp.Atk50
Teddiursa
Ursaring
Weak to
Physical
Trick Room
40Speed · Very Slow

Is Teddiursa Good in Ruby & Sapphire Playthrough?

Not native to Hoenn. Trade from Colosseum. AbilityPickup for free items and AbilityGuts for status-boosted Attack. Ursaring with Guts is a physical monster if imported. RS has Slaking and Zangoose natively though, both hitting as hard or harder.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadTETGETTEGTGETRoxanneGym 1BrawlyGym 2WattsonGym 3FlanneryGym 4NormanGym 5WinonaGym 6Tate & LizaGym 7WallaceGym 8TeddiursaTradeSidneyE4PhoebeE4GlaciaE4DrakeE4StevenChamp*
Roxanne
Gym 1
Tough

Roxanne's typing presses Teddiursa's defenses.

Risky
Geodude
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense CurlRock ThrowRock Tomb
Risky
Nosepass
Lv 15
Rock
Sturdy
TackleHardenRock ThrowRock Tomb
Brawly
Gym 2
Even

Teddiursa trades roughly evenly with Brawly's team.

Even
Machop
Lv 17
Fighting
Guts
LeerKarate ChopSeismic TossBulk Up
You Win
Makuhita
Lv 18
Fighting
Thick Fat
Arm ThrustKnock OffSand AttackBulk Up
Wattson
Gym 3
Tough

Wattson's typing presses Teddiursa's defenses.

Risky
Magnemite
Lv 22
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
SupersonicSonic BoomThunder ShockThunder Wave
Even
Voltorb
Lv 20
Electric
Soundproof
RolloutSelf DestructSparkSonic Boom
Risky
Magneton
Lv 23
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
SupersonicSonic BoomShock WaveThunder Wave
Flannery
Gym 4
Good

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

You Win
Slugma
Lv 26
Fire
Magma Armor
OverheatSmogLight ScreenSunny Day
You Win
Slugma
Lv 26
Fire
Magma Armor
FlamethrowerRock SlideLight ScreenSunny Day
Even
Torkoal
Lv 28
Fire
White Smoke
OverheatBody SlamFlailAttract
Norman
Gym 5
Even

Teddiursa trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.

Even
Slaking
Lv 28
Normal
Truant
EncoreFacadeYawnFeint Attack
Even
Vigoroth
Lv 30
Normal
Vital Spirit
SlashFeint AttackFacadeEncore
Risky
Slaking
Lv 31
Normal
Truant
Focus PunchSlack OffFacadeFeint Attack
Winona
Gym 6
Tough

Winona's typing presses Teddiursa's defenses.

Even
Swellow
Lv 31
NormalFlying
Guts
Quick AttackAerial AceDouble TeamEndeavor
Even
Pelipper
Lv 30
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
Water GunSupersonicProtectAerial Ace
Risky
Skarmory
Lv 32
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Sand AttackFury AttackSteel WingAerial Ace
Risky
Altaria
Lv 33
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
EarthquakeDragon BreathDragon DanceAerial Ace
Tate & Liza
Gym 7
Tough

Tate & Liza's typing presses Teddiursa's defenses.

Risky
Lunatone
Lv 42
RockPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Light ScreenPsychicHypnosisCalm Mind
Risky
Solrock
Lv 42
RockPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Sunny DaySolar BeamPsychicFlamethrower
Wallace
Gym 8
Even

Teddiursa trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.

Even
Luvdisc
Lv 40
Water
Swift Swim
Water PulseAttractSweet KissFlail
Even
Whiscash
Lv 42
WaterGround
Oblivious
Rain DanceWater PulseAmnesiaEarthquake
You Win
Sealeo
Lv 40
IceWater
Thick Fat
EncoreBody SlamAurora BeamWater Pulse
Even
Seaking
Lv 42
Water
Swift Swim
Water PulseRain DanceFury AttackHorn Drill
Risky
Milotic
Lv 43
Water
Marvel Scale
Water PulseTwisterRecoverIce Beam
Sidney
Elite Four
Good

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

You Win
Mightyena
Lv 46
Dark
Intimidate
RoarTake DownSand AttackCrunch
You Win
Shiftry
Lv 48
GrassDark
Chlorophyll
Fake OutDouble TeamSwaggerExtrasensory
You Win
Cacturne
Lv 46
GrassDark
Sand Veil
Leech SeedFeint AttackNeedle ArmCotton Spore
You Win
Sharpedo
Lv 48
WaterDark
Rough Skin
CrunchSwaggerSurfSlash
Even
Absol
Lv 49
Dark
Pressure
Aerial AceSnatchSwords DanceSlash
Phoebe
Elite Four
Tough

Phoebe's typing presses Teddiursa's defenses.

Even
Dusclops
Lv 48
Ghost
Pressure
Shadow PunchConfuse RayCurseFuture Sight
Risky
Banette
Lv 49
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallSpiteWill O WispFeint Attack
Risky
Sableye
Lv 50
DarkGhost
Keen Eye
Shadow BallPsychicAttractFeint Attack
Risky
Banette
Lv 49
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallPsychicToxicSkill Swap
Risky
Dusclops
Lv 51
Ghost
Pressure
Shadow BallIce BeamConfuse RayEarthquake
Glacia
Elite Four
Good

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

You Win
Glalie
Lv 50
Ice
Inner Focus
Light ScreenCrunchHailIce Beam
You Win
Sealeo
Lv 50
IceWater
Thick Fat
SurfBody SlamHailIce Ball
You Win
Sealeo
Lv 52
IceWater
Thick Fat
AttractDiveHailBlizzard
Even
Glalie
Lv 52
Ice
Inner Focus
Shadow BallCrunchHailIce Beam
Even
Walrein
Lv 53
IceWater
Thick Fat
SurfBody SlamBlizzardSheer Cold
Drake
Elite Four
Even

Teddiursa trades roughly evenly with Drake's team.

Even
Shelgon
Lv 52
Dragon
Rock Head
Rock TombDragon ClawProtectCrunch
Even
Altaria
Lv 54
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
Take DownDragon BreathDragon DanceRefresh
Even
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
DigDragon BreathFlySandstorm
Even
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
FlamethrowerCrunchDragon BreathSand Attack
Risky
Salamence
Lv 55
DragonFlying
Intimidate
FlamethrowerDragon ClawFlyCrunch
Steven
Champion
Tough

Steven's typing presses Teddiursa's defenses.

Avoid
Skarmory
Lv 57
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
ToxicAerial AceSpikesSteel Wing
Even
Claydol
Lv 55
GroundPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
ReflectLight ScreenAncient PowerEarthquake
Risky
Aggron
Lv 56
SteelRock
Sturdy
ThunderEarthquakeSolar BeamDragon Claw
Risky
Cradily
Lv 56
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Giga DrainAncient PowerSludge BombConfuse Ray
Avoid
Armaldo
Lv 56
RockBug
Battle Armor
Water PulseAncient PowerAerial AceSlash
Avoid
Metagross
Lv 58
SteelPsychic
Clear Body
EarthquakePsychicMeteor MashHyper Beam

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. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Teddiursa locations

How to Get Teddiursa in Ruby & Sapphire

Teddiursa is missing from Hoenn entirely, with no honey-smeared trees like Johto staged. It only comes in by trade.

How to Obtain Teddiursa in RS

  1. Teddiursa
    Step 1Teddiursa ✓
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    from Emerald
    Available
    Catch in Emerald via Walking · Safari Zone · Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Route 45. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    from Crystal
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Crystal via Walking · Dark Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 211 · Dual-slot: Emerald. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Platinum via Walking · Route 211 · Dual-slot: Emerald. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Mt. Silver. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Rocky Cave · Special encounter. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
  2. Ursaring
    Step 2Evolve into Ursaring

How to Get Shiny Teddiursa in Ruby & Sapphire

Teddiursa keeps out of Ruby and Sapphire, so prowl the Safari Zone's North Extension in Emerald for a shiny before trading it in. See every game where Shiny Teddiursa can be hunted

Normal vs Shiny
Normal Teddiursa in Ruby & SapphireNormal
Shiny Teddiursa in Ruby & Sapphire Shiny
Color ShiftBrowntoGreen
Shiny TierC Tier Shiny

Shiny Teddiursa Evolution

2 Forms
Showing shiny artworkView Full Evolution Chart

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

Hariyama
Hariyama
Fighting
B
Heracross
Heracross
BugFighting
A
Breloom
Breloom
GrassFighting
B
Blaziken
Blaziken
FireFighting
B
Machoke
Machoke
Fighting
C

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 take an average time to hatch. 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
330E-Tier
500A-Tier+170
ROLE
Trick Room
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

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

Egg Groups
Field
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

RS Teddiursa Best Moveset

Normal pre-evolution with MoveReturn and AbilityGuts boosting Attack when statused, a mechanic that matters more on Ursaring. Evolve for the 130 Attack where Guts devastates.

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 Take Down and Ghost and Dark coverage and more.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Leer
D—10030Normal
Lv 1
Scratch
D6010035Normal
Lv 7
Lick
D2010030Ghost
Lv 13
Fury Swipes
S278015Normal
Lv 19
Fake Tears
——10020Dark
Lv 25
Feint Attack
—60—20Dark
Lv 31
Rest
C——10Psychic
Lv 37
Slash
C10510020Normal
Lv 43
Snore
—6010015Normal
Lv 49
Thrash
—18010020Normal

TM Moves

All 25 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four

TM
TM40D60—20Flying
TM45
AttractVerdanturf Townbadge 2
——10015Normal
TM31
Brick BreakSootopolis Citynot until badge 7
C7510015Fighting
TM08C——20Fighting
HM01D759530Normal
TM28
DigRoute 114badge 3
C6010010Ground
TM32
Double TeamRoute 113badge 2
———15Normal
TM26
EarthquakeSeafloor Cavernnot until badge 7
C10010010Ground
TM42C10510020Normal
TM01
Focus Punch-3Route 115badge 5
B15010020Fighting
TM10
Hidden PowerFortree Citybadge 3
—9010015Normal
TM17C——10Normal
TM18
Rain DanceAbandoned Shipnot until badge 7
C——5Water
TM44
RestLilycove Citybadge 5
C——10Psychic
TM27
ReturnFallarbor Townbadge 3
D—10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6Route 114badge 3
C——20Normal
HM06
Rock SmashMauville Citybadge 2
D2010015Fighting
TM43
Secret PowerRoute 111badge 3
—10510020Normal
HM04
StrengthRusturf Tunnelbadge 3
—12010015Normal
TM11
Sunny DayScorched Slabbadge 5
C——5Fire
TM46
ThiefSlateport Citybadge 1
D6010025Dark
TM41
TormentSlateport Citybadge 1
D—10015Dark
TM06
ToxicFiery Pathbadge 4
C—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Counter-5
D—10020Fighting
Egg
Crunch
C8010015Dark
Egg
Fake Tears
——10020Dark
Egg
Metal Claw
—509535Steel
Egg
Seismic Toss
D—10020Fighting
Egg
Sleep Talk
D——10Normal
Egg
Take Down
C1358520Normal
Egg
Yawn
C——10Normal

Tutor Moves

Teddiursa can't learn any Tutor moves

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.
EV Yield
HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training source
Pokedex Entry

This POKéMON likes to lick its palms that are sweetened by being soaked in honey. TEDDIURSA concocts its own honey by blending fruits and pollen collected by BEEDRILL.

Pokemon Ruby / Pokemon Sapphire

Teddiursa Ruby & Sapphire Guide

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

Game Availability

Teddiursa first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.

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