In Sword & Shield, Beartic looks average on paper at 505 BST. But Slush Rush is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list. Aqua Jet with Assault Vest is the standard set.

What is Beartic weak to?

In Sword & Shield, 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.

What is the best ability for Beartic?

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.

What role does Beartic play in battle?

Beartic is a physical attacker with base 130 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 wallbreaker role.

What are the best moves for Beartic?

For Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Aqua Jet, Avalanche, Shadowclaw, and Brickbreak. Aqua Jet leads at 25% usage. Avalanche provides reliable STAB damage.

Beartic - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Wallbreaker

CTier

50Speed · Slow

Stats & Training

The stat bars tell the story: Attack carries everything and Speed's dead weight. But this Freezing Pokemon still yields 2 Attack EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats

High

HP95

Attack130

Defense80

Sp. Atk70

Sp. Def80

Speed50

Total505

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging60 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height2.6 m

Weight260.0 kg

Base XP177

Abilities

Snow Cloak

Increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.

Slush RushTop Pick

During Hail, this Pokémon has double Speed.

Swift SwimHA

Doubles Speed during rain.

EV Yield

HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

It swims through frigid seas, searching for prey. From its frozen breath, it forms icy fangs that are harder than steel.

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.

Beartic Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel
0.5x (Resist)	Ice

Type ChartFragile

4Weak

1Resist

0Immune

Score-7

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fire Fighting Rock Steel

½xResist

Ice

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (4)

Grass Ground Flying Dragon

How to Beat Beartic in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Ninetales Fire	A
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastLv. 1 InfernoLv. 1 FlamethrowerLv. 1 IncinerateLv. 1 Damage vs Beartic Fire Blast 2x 74-88% Inferno 2x 68-80% Flamethrower 2x 62-73% Incinerate 2x 41-49% View Ninetales builds →
Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves Steel WingTM30 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Beartic Steel Wing 2x 51-60% Revenge 2x 30-35% View Corviknight builds →
Arcanine Fire	B
Available Moves Moves Burn UpLv. 1 Flare BlitzLv. 1 FlamethrowerLv. 1 Fire FangLv. 1 Damage vs Beartic Burn Up 2x 104-123%KO Flare Blitz 2x 104-123%KO Flamethrower 2x 73-86% Fire Fang 2x 57-68% View Arcanine builds →
Coalossal RockFire	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM22 Ancient PowerLv. 20 IncinerateLv. 27 Rock TombTM48 Damage vs Beartic Rock Slide 2x 51-60% Ancient Power 2x 41-49% Incinerate 2x 41-49% Rock Tomb 2x 41-49% View Coalossal builds →
Copperajah Steel	C
Available Moves Moves Iron HeadLv. 44 Rock SlideTM22 Brick BreakTM43 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Beartic Iron Head 2x 80-95% Rock Slide 2x 51-60% Brick Break 2x 51-60% Revenge 2x 40-48% View Copperajah builds →

Sword & Shield 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 505 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +60. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#613Cubchoo

Level 37

#614Beartic

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Cubchoo

Ice

Beartic

Ice

95+40

ATK

130+60

DEF

80+40

SP.ATK

70+10

SP.DEF

80+40

SPE

50+10

BST

305D-Tier

505B-Tier+200

ROLE

Balanced

Wallbreaker

TYPE

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Beartic to get Cubchoo eggs easily using 152 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Focus Punch, Night Slash, Yawn.

Egg Groups

Ground

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

3moves

Breed With (best first)

Sword & Shield Beartic Best Moveset

Slushrush helps Beartic stick around while dealing real damage. Assault Vest for a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, spread EVs for the right balance, and Avalanche as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.

Best Build

Experimental

Ability

Slush Rush

Item

Assault VestBULK

Best Nature for Beartic

Jolly+SPE

Beartic best EVs are Speed and Attack

EVs

Atk

Def

SpD

Spe

Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset

Aqua Jet
AvalancheSLOW -4STAB
Shadow Claw
Brick Break

Recommended Teammates

ArctozoltExcellent

FroslassExcellent

GlaceonExcellent

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

Lv 1

Aqua Jet+1

S4010020Water

Lv 1

Charm

C—10020Fairy

Lv 1

Endure+4

C——10Normal

Lv 1

Fury Swipes

—188015Normal

Lv 1

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 1

Icicle Crash

S859010Ice

Lv 1

Powder Snow

—4010025Ice

Lv 9

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

Lv 12

Play Nice

———20Normal

Lv 15

Brine

D6510010Water

Lv 18

Frost Breath

D609010Ice

Lv 21

Slash

C7010020Normal

Lv 24

Flail

D—10015Normal

Lv 27

Swagger

D—8515Normal

Lv 30

Hail

C——10Ice

Lv 33

Thrash

B12010010Normal

Lv 36

Rest

C——10Psychic

Lv 41

Blizzard

C110705Ice

Lv 46

Sheer Cold

——305Ice

Lv 51

Superpower

B1201005Fighting

TM Moves

TM58

Assurance

—6010010Dark

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM64

Avalanche-4

S6010010Ice

TR06

Blizzard

C110705Ice

TR99

Body Press

C8010010Fighting

TM43

Brick Break

S7510015Fighting

TM55

Brine

D6510010Water

TR48

Bulk Up

S——20Fighting

TM81

Bulldoze

C6010020Ground

TM29

Charm

C—10020Fairy

TM15

Dig

C8010010Ground

TM45

Dive

C8010010Water

TR30

Encore

C—1005Normal

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM39

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM59

Fling

——10010Dark

TR64

Focus Blast

D120705Fighting

TM09

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TR77

Grass Knot

D—10020Grass

TM35

Hail

C——10Ice

TR79

Heavy Slam

D—10010Steel

TM08

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TR05

Ice Beam

C9010010Ice

TM67

Ice Fang

B659515Ice

TM04

Ice Punch

B7510015Ice

TM51

Icicle Spear

D2510030Ice

TM27

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

TR98

Liquidation

S8510010Water

TR07

Low Kick

D—10020Fighting

TM01

Mega Kick

C120755Normal

Mega Punch

C808520Normal

TR90

Play Rough

A909010Fairy

TM25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM33

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM22

Rock Slide

C759010Rock

TM48

Rock Tomb

C609515Rock

TM76

Round

D6010015Normal

TM26

Scary Face

——10010Normal

TM65

Shadow Claw

S7010015Ghost

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TR75

Stone Edge

C100805Rock

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

TR39

Superpower

B1201005Fighting

TR04

Surf

C9010015Water

Swords Dance

C——20Normal

TR37

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TR95

Throat Chop

C8010015Dark

Egg Moves

Egg

Focus Punch-3

B15010020Fighting

Egg

Night Slash

C7010015Dark

Egg

Yawn

C——10Normal

Tutor Moves

Beartic can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Beartic in Sword & Shield

Beartic appears at decent spawn rates across 10 spots in late-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 Beartic in Sword & Shield

Cubchoo is your first catch on the way to Beartic. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 26-65 across 67 total spots in the chain.

Step 1Catch Cubchoo
Stony Wilderness - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Snowing
Stony Wilderness - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Snowing
Stony Wilderness - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
45%Mid
Snowing
Stony Wilderness - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
45%Mid
Snowing
Stony Wilderness
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
40%Mid
Snowing
Stony Wilderness
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
40%Mid
Snowing
Bridge Field
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
40%Mid
Snowing
Bridge Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
40%Mid
Snowing
Hammerlocke Hills
ShieldOverworld Lv.29-31
40%Mid
Snowing
Hammerlocke Hills
SwordOverworld Lv.29-31
40%Mid
Snowing
Bridge Field
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
35%Mid
Snowstorm
Bridge Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
35%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Mirror
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Mirror
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Snowing
Stony Wilderness
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Snowing
Stony Wilderness
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Snowing
Stony Wilderness - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Snowstorm
Stony Wilderness - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Mirror
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
30%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Mirror
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
30%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Mirror
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
30%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Mirror
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
30%Mid
Snowstorm
Stony Wilderness
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
30%Mid
Snowstorm
Stony Wilderness
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
30%Mid
Snowstorm
Bridge Field
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
25%Mid
Snowstorm
Bridge Field
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
25%Mid
Snowstorm
Bridge Field
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
20%Mid
Snowing
Stony Wilderness
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
20%Mid
Snowstorm
Stony Wilderness
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
20%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Mirror
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Mirror
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Snowstorm
Stony Wilderness - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Snowstorm
Stony Wilderness - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Snowstorm
Dusty Bowl
SwordOverworld Lv.42-47
50%Late
Snowing
Dusty Bowl
ShieldOverworld Lv.42-47
50%Late
Snowing
Route 10 - Near Station
ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
30%Late
All Weather
Route 10 - Near Station
SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
30%Late
All Weather
Route 10
ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
20%Late
Normal Weather
Route 10
SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
20%Late
Normal Weather
Dusty Bowl
SwordOverworld Lv.42-47
15%Late
Snowstorm
Dusty Bowl
ShieldOverworld Lv.42-47
15%Late
Snowstorm
Route 10
SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
15%Late
Thunderstorm
Route 10
ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
15%Late
Raining
Route 10
SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
15%Late
Intense Sun
Route 10
ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
15%Late
Heavy Fog
Route 10
SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
15%Late
Snowing
Route 10
ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
15%Late
Overcast
Route 10
SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
15%Late
Sandstorm
Route 10
ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
15%Late
Snowstorm
Route 10
SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
15%Late
Raining
Route 10
SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
15%Late
Heavy Fog
Route 10
SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
15%Late
Overcast
Route 10
ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
15%Late
Thunderstorm
Route 10
ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
15%Late
Intense Sun
Route 10
SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
15%Late
Snowstorm
Route 10
ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
15%Late
Snowing
Route 10
ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
15%Late
Sandstorm
Train until Level 37
Step 2Beartic ✓
Route 10
SwordGrass Lv.44-46 Route
25%Late
All Weather
Route 10
ShieldGrass Lv.44-46 Route
25%Late
All Weather
Frigid Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
15%Post
Snowing
Frigid Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
15%Post
Snowstorm
Frigid Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
15%Post
Snowing
Frigid Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
15%Post
Snowstorm
Snowslide Slope
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Snowing
Snowslide Slope
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Snowstorm
Snowslide Slope
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Snowing
Snowslide Slope
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Snowstorm
or evolve from Cubchoo (Step 1)

Beartic Guide

In Sword & Shield, Beartic looks average on paper at 505 BST. But Slush Rush is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list. Aqua Jet with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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 130 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 wallbreaker role.
For Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Aqua Jet, Avalanche, Shadowclaw, and Brickbreak. Aqua Jet leads at 25% usage. Avalanche provides reliable STAB damage.

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

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Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Move Moves Steel WingLv. 1 Damage vs Beartic Steel Wing 2x 54-65% View Corviknight builds →
Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Flash CannonLv. 20 Metal ClawLv. 5 Damage vs Beartic Flash Cannon 2x 30-36% Metal Claw 2x 30-36% View Ferroseed builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Flame WheelLv. 12 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Beartic Flame Wheel 2x 41-49% Ember 2x 30-36% View Growlithe builds →
Sizzlipede FireBug	D
Available Moves Moves Flame WheelLv. 15 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Beartic Flame Wheel 2x 41-49% Ember 2x 23-28% View Sizzlipede builds →
Vulpix Fire	D
Available Moves Moves IncinerateLv. 16 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Beartic Incinerate 2x 34-41% Ember 2x 23-28% View Vulpix builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Move Moves Steel WingLv. 1 Damage vs Beartic Steel Wing 2x 52-62% View Corviknight builds →
Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Flash CannonLv. 20 Metal ClawLv. 5 Damage vs Beartic Flash Cannon 2x 29-34% Metal Claw 2x 25-31% View Ferroseed builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire FangLv. 24 Flame WheelLv. 12 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Beartic Fire Fang 2x 44-52% Flame Wheel 2x 40-48% Ember 2x 29-34% View Growlithe builds →
Binacle RockWater	D
Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 20 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Beartic Ancient Power 2x 29-34% Rock Blast 2x 17-21% View Binacle builds →
Sizzlipede FireBug	D
Available Moves Moves Flame WheelLv. 15 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Beartic Flame Wheel 2x 38-45% Ember 2x 23-28% View Sizzlipede builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Move Moves Steel WingLv. 1 Damage vs Beartic Steel Wing 2x 53-63% View Corviknight builds →
Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 10 Damage vs Beartic Metal Claw 2x 36-44% View Pawniard builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire FangLv. 24 Flame WheelLv. 12 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Beartic Fire Fang 2x 42-50% Flame Wheel 2x 40-47% Ember 2x 26-31% View Growlithe builds →
Salandit PoisonFire	D
Available Move Moves EmberLv. 10 Damage vs Beartic Ember 2x 26-31% View Salandit builds →
Binacle RockWater	D
Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 20 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Beartic Ancient Power 2x 26-31% Rock Blast 2x 16-19% View Binacle builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves Steel WingTM30 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Beartic Steel Wing 2x 50-60% Revenge 2x 30-35% View Corviknight builds →
Torkoal Fire	B
Available Moves Moves Lava PlumeLv. 28 Flame WheelLv. 20 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Beartic Lava Plume 2x 58-70% Flame Wheel 2x 45-53% Ember 2x 30-36% View Torkoal builds →
Drednaw WaterRock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombLv. 1 RevengeTM42 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Beartic Rock Tomb 2x 54-65% Revenge 2x 36-43% Rock Blast 2x 24-29% View Drednaw builds →
Heatmor Fire	C
Available Moves Moves Fire LashLv. 35 IncinerateLv. 10 Damage vs Beartic Fire Lash 2x 65-77% Incinerate 2x 50-60% View Heatmor builds →
Durant BugSteel	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 8 Damage vs Beartic Metal Claw 2x 45-53% View Durant builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves Steel WingTM30 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Beartic Steel Wing 2x 52-62% Revenge 2x 30-35% View Corviknight builds →
Torkoal Fire	B
Available Moves Moves Lava PlumeLv. 28 Flame WheelLv. 20 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Beartic Lava Plume 2x 58-69% Flame Wheel 2x 44-53% Ember 2x 31-37% View Torkoal builds →
Drednaw WaterRock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombLv. 1 RevengeTM42 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Beartic Rock Tomb 2x 56-66% Revenge 2x 37-44% Rock Blast 2x 25-30% View Drednaw builds →
Heatmor Fire	C
Available Moves Moves Fire LashLv. 35 IncinerateLv. 10 Damage vs Beartic Fire Lash 2x 64-76% Incinerate 2x 52-62% View Heatmor builds →
Durant BugSteel	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 8 Damage vs Beartic Metal Claw 2x 44-53% View Durant builds →