While most trainers evolve Ursaring into Ursaluna immediately, the unevolved form can still contribute in the right matchup. Ghost moves can't touch it, and only a single type hits it super-effectively. Relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up.
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.
In its territory, it leaves scratches on trees that bear delicious berries or fruits.
Ursaring Weakness
GoodFighting-type 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Ursaring to get Teddiursa eggs easily using 131 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Close Combat, Counter, Cross Chop and 9 more.
The moveset leans on Dark and Ground coverage to catch would-be counters. Flame Orb means self-burn for Guts activation for Ursaring, and max HP and Attack EVs make sure nothing walls it cleanly. Guts fills in the gaps.
Best Build
Best Ursaring Moveset
- Facade
- Crunch
- Fire Punch
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Finding Ursaring at moderate rates takes patience. 3 spots are available in late-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Ursaring in Platinum
Teddiursa is your first catch on the way to Ursaring. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 35-41 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch TeddiursaCHALLENGINGLake AcuityGrassLv.40-41RareLateWaterDual-slot: Emerald
Step 2Ursaring ✓CHALLENGINGRoute 216GrassLv.35RareLateRouteDual-slot: EmeraldCHALLENGINGRoute 217GrassLv.35RareLateRouteDual-slot: EmeraldCHALLENGINGAcuity LakefrontGrassLv.36RareLateWaterDual-slot: Emeraldor evolve from Teddiursa (Step 1)
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.
Ursaring appears in 17 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Obtainable through an item-based evolution, Ursaring appears in 17 titles across 8 generations since Gold & Silver. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A