Stats & Training
Teddiursa's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Speed trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 Attack EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
This Pokémon discreetly follows Combee to find their hive. It scoops up big dollops of honey in its palms to eat.
Its paws are soaked in oodles of honey. When nervous, Teddiursa will lick its paws and soon have a smile back on its face.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Teddiursa View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x189-222%KO Force Palm 2x96-113%KO Rock Smash 2x64-76% Vacuum Wave 2x66-78% | ||
 Quaquaval WaterFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Teddiursa View Quaquaval builds →Close Combat 2x201-238%KO Low Sweep 2x111-131%KO | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Teddiursa View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x210-247%KO Sacred Sword 2x159-187%KO | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Teddiursa View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x176-207%KO Flying Press 2x136-160%KO Brick Break 2x101-120%KO | ||
 Flamigo Fighting | B | |
In Scarlet & Violet, Machamp's Stone Edge hits Teddiursa for 66-77%.
Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves View Gallade builds →
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 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Teddiursa View Machamp builds →Stone Edge66-77% Bullet Punch26-31% Knock Off43-51% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Teddiursa is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Ursaring first, then eventually reaches Ursaluna. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 220 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Teddiursa easily with 206 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Belly Drum, Close Combat, Counter and 9 more to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Teddiursa Best Moveset
Toxic Orb buys the setup turn. Teddiursa clicks Swords Dance, then starts cleaning with Facade and Ground coverage. Adamant nature with spread EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Teddiursa best EVs are Attack and Speed
Utility Moveset
- Facade
- Close Combat
- Swords Dance
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Belly Drum
- Yawn
- Lick
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Helping Hand
- Double Edge
- Facade
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 14 types means almost nothing walls Teddiursa cleanly, with Thrash and Double-Edge anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Scarlet & Violet Teddiursa Locations
high spawn rates in mid-game routes across 12 locations. Teddiursa's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Teddiursa in Scarlet & Violet
12 spots to find Teddiursa at Lv. 16-59 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Scarlet and Violet versions, so filter by your copy below.
Teddiursa Guide
Teddiursa evolves into Ursaring at level 30. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
In Scarlet & Violet, Teddiursa does the job early-game if you need a Normal type on your team. Evolve it into Ursaring before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Teddiursa is catchable in Scarlet & Violet. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 16 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Teddiursa first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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