Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Beartic's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 2 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
They love the cold seas of the north. They create pathways across the ocean waters by freezing their own breath.
It freezes its breath to create fangs and claws of ice to fight with. Cold northern areas are its habitat.
Beartic Weakness
Type-wise, Beartic takes extra damage from Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Not too many gaps in the chart, 4 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 152-179%.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Beartic View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x152-179%KO Pursuit31-36% Crunch61-72% Superpower 2x121-143%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemMiracleseed NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Beartic View Breloom builds →Bullet Seed15-18% Mach Punch 2x48-57% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
Beartic is what Cubchoo becomes. Breed it for Cubchoo eggs (average hatch time). A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Cubchoo pushed Beartic to 485 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +40. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Beartic to get Cubchoo eggs easily using 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Assurance, Avalanche, Encore and 6 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Beartic Best Moveset
the remaining moves keeps opponents guessing about Beartic's real targets. Life Orb provides extra damage on every hit for a health trade while max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs and Hardy nature handle the stat profile. Swiftswim ties it together.
Best Build
Beartic best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Play Rough
- Bulk Up
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Beartic can spread damage across 10 types, with Water and Normal punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Blizzard and Ice Beam keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Beartic in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
You're catching Cubchoo first, not Beartic. Cubchoo appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Beartic in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
To get Beartic, start by catching Cubchoo through walking encounters at Lv. 34+. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch CubchooShoal Cave - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.34 Cave60%LateDexNav chainShoal Cave - Area 1Omega RubyGrass Lv.34 Cave60%LateDexNav chainShoal Cave - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.34 Cave60%LateDexNav chainShoal Cave - Area 2Omega RubyGrass Lv.34 Cave60%LateDexNav chainShoal Cave - Area 3Omega RubyGrass Lv.34 Cave60%LateDexNav chainShoal Cave - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.34 Cave60%LateDexNav chainShoal Cave - Area 4Omega RubyGrass Lv.34 Cave60%LateDexNav chainShoal Cave - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.34 Cave60%LateDexNav chainShoal Cave - Area 5Omega RubyGrass Lv.34 Cave60%LateDexNav chainShoal Cave - Area 5Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.34 Cave60%LateDexNav chainShoal Cave - Area 6Omega RubyGrass Lv.34 Cave60%LateDexNav chainShoal Cave - Area 6Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.34 Cave60%LateDexNav chain
Step 2Beartic ✓
Beartic Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Beartic looks average on paper at 485 BST. But Slush Rush is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier attacker on our tier list. Aqua Jet with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Beartic's biggest threats include Volcarona (Fire), Machamp (Fighting), and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Steel-type attackers are also a problem.
Beartic gets Slush Rush, Snow Cloak, and Swift Swim. But Slush Rush is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Beartic is a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the attacker role.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, the core moveset is Aqua Jet, Play Rough, Bulk Up, and Icepunch. Aqua Jet leads at 16% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Beartic has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Beartic has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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 5BWDebut
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