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 |
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Fighting is super effective against TeddiursaView Hawlucha → | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Fighting is super effective against TeddiursaView Machamp → | ||
In Sun & Moon, Hawlucha can KO Teddiursa with High Jump Kick (132-156%).
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnburden ItemElectricseed NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Teddiursa View Hawlucha builds →Acrobatics28-33% High Jump Kick 2x132-156%KO | ||
Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Teddiursa View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch17-20% Knock Off28-33% Rock Slide32-38% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 218 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Belly Drum, Chip Away, Close Combat and 12 more to offspring.
Sun & Moon Teddiursa Best Moveset
This is a pure walling set. Eviolite provides a bulk boost that only works before full evolution so Teddiursa sticks around, and the Careful nature reinforces special wall. The moveset handles sustain while Quickfeet does work passively.
Best Build
Teddiursa best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Bulldoze
- Protect
- Yawn
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Teddiursa in Sun & Moon
Teddiursa Guide
Teddiursa evolves into Ursaring at level 30. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon. 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.
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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