Attack and HP carry most of Ursaring's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It usually wears a hardened expression, but when it’s licking up honey—which it loves—the joy it feels will cause it to break into a wide grin.
It is quite skilled at climbing trees. If it comes across a Primeape while searching for berries in the treetops, trouble will surely ensue.
Fighting moves hit Ursaring for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. With 90 HP and balanced defenses, Ursaring can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Mienfoo's High Jump Kick hits Ursaring for 81-96%. Lucario's Close Combat also KOs at 150-177%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMarvelscale ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Ursaring View Milotic builds →Scald28-34% Flip Turn13-15% | ||
 Mienfoo Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ursaring View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off14-16% U Turn15-17% High Jump Kick 2x81-96% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ursaring View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed34-40% Close Combat 2x150-177%KO | ||
Sitting between Teddiursa and Ursaluna, Ursaring is part of a chain that requires an evolution item. Not your typical level-up setup. So far, Attack got the biggest boost (+50 from Teddiursa). The final form adds another 50 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Ursaring to get Teddiursa eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
The recommended build leans into Ursaring's strengths as a physical attacker. Flame Orb provides self-burn for Guts activation, and max HP and Attack EVs back that up. Guts rounds out the package.
Best Build
Ursaring best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Facade
- Close Combat
- Crunch
- Play Rough
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Facade
- Close Combat
- Trailblaze
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Close Combat
- Play Rough
- Facade
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Body Slam
- Rest
- Shadow Claw
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Facade
- Belly Drum
- Substitute
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
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Physical Tank Moveset
- Facade
- Protect
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Facade
- Gunk Shot
- Seed Bomb
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Facade
- Close Combat
- Earthquake
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Ursaring can hit 13 types beyond STAB, including Ghost and Dark. The offense anchors on Giga Impact and Hyper Beam while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A solid spread overall. Ursaring gets Giga Impact and Hyper Beam for same-type damage alongside coverage across 9 types. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
Don't skip the egg moves. Ursaring picks up Belly Drum and Close Combat only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Giga Impact and Hyper Beam while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Coverage runs deep. Ursaring can hit 14 types beyond STAB, including Fighting and Ghost. The offense anchors on Giga Impact and Hyper Beam while TMs handle everything else.
Ursaring appears at moderate rates across 10 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Ursaring in Scarlet & Violet
Teddiursa is your first catch on the way to Ursaring. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 16-59 across 22 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch TeddiursaEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.16-28 Route30%MidEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.16-28 Route30%MidNorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.30-59 Route6%MidNorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.30-59 Route6%MidNorth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.30-59 Route6%MidNorth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.30-59 Route6%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-59 Route6%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-59 Route6%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.30-59 Route6%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.30-59 Route6%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.30-59 Route6%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.30-59 Route6%Mid
Step 2Ursaring ✓North Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.30-59 Route6%MidNorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.30-59 Route6%MidNorth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.30-59 Route6%MidNorth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.30-59 Route6%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-59 Route6%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-59 Route6%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.30-59 Route6%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.30-59 Route6%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.30-59 Route6%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.30-59 Route6%Midor evolve from Teddiursa (Step 1)
decent spawn rates for Ursaring across 2 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Ursaring in Legends: Arceus
The path to Ursaring starts with Teddiursa at walking via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TeddiursaSonorous PathGrass RouteUncommonUrsa's RingGrassUncommon
Step 2Ursaring ✓Sonorous PathGrass RouteUncommonUrsa's RingGrassUncommonor evolve from Teddiursa (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Ursaring. The 2-stage line runs through Teddiursa, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 30 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Ursaring in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Ursaring, start by catching Teddiursa through walking encounters at Lv. 16-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch TeddiursaRocky CaveGrass Lv.16-63 Cave30%MidUnique encounterSunlit CavernGrass Lv.16-63 Cave30%MidUnique encounterWhiteout CaveGrass Lv.16-63 Cave15%MidUnique encounterGlacial CavernGrass Lv.16-63 Cave10%MidUnique encounterGlacial CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameIcy CaveGrass Lv.58-63 IcePostPost-gameSpacious CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Ursaring ✓
No wild encounters for Ursaring in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Teddiursa over from Gold, Crystal, or Scarlet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Ursaring is meant to evolve into Ursaluna. At 500 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Ursaring. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Guts increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment. That's the one you want on Ursaring. Unnerve is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Quick Feet works too if your team needs something different.
At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Ursaring is a physical attacker with base 130 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Obtainable through an item-based evolution, Ursaring appears in 17 titles across 9 generations since Gold & Silver. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.
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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