Physical
Trick Room
40Speed · Very Slow

Is Teddiursa Good in Gold & Silver Playthrough?

Gold version only, Route 45. Ursaring evolves at 30 and is one of the hardest-hitting Normal-types in the game. Available late, but the raw power makes up for lost time. Handles most of Kanto through sheer force.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadGGETEEEEGEGEGEGEGGEGFalknerGym 1BugsyGym 2WhitneyGym 3MortyGym 4ChuckGym 5JasmineGym 6PryceGym 7TeddiursaCatchableUrsaringEvolveClairGym 8SurgeGym 9SabrinaGym 10ErikaGym 11JanineGym 12MistyGym 13BrockGym 14BlaineGym 15BlueGym 16WillE4KogaE4BrunoE4KarenE4
Falkner
Gym 1
Good

Teddiursa has the type edge here and should clean up Falkner's team.

You Win
Pidgey
Lv 7
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
TackleMud Slap
You Win
Pidgeotto
Lv 9
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
TackleMud SlapGust
Bugsy
Gym 2
Good

Teddiursa has the type edge here and should clean up Bugsy's team.

You Win
Metapod
Lv 14
Bug
Shed Skin
TackleString ShotHarden
You Win
Kakuna
Lv 14
BugPoison
Shed Skin
Poison StingString ShotHarden
Even
Scyther
Lv 16
BugFlying
Swarm
Quick AttackLeerFury Cutter
Whitney
Gym 3
Even

Teddiursa trades roughly evenly with Whitney's team.

You Win
Clefairy
Lv 18
Fairy
Cute Charm
Double SlapMimicEncoreMetronome
Even
Miltank
Lv 20
Normal
Thick Fat
RolloutAttractStompMilk Drink
Morty
Gym 4
Tough

Morty's typing presses Teddiursa's defenses.

Even
Gastly
Lv 21
GhostPoison
Levitate
LickSpiteMean LookCurse
Even
Haunter
Lv 21
GhostPoison
Levitate
HypnosisMimicCurseNight Shade
Avoid
Gengar
Lv 25
GhostPoison
Cursed Body
HypnosisShadow BallMean LookDream Eater
Even
Haunter
Lv 23
GhostPoison
Levitate
SpiteMean LookMimicNight Shade
Chuck
Gym 5
Even

Teddiursa trades roughly evenly with Chuck's team.

Even
Primeape
Lv 27
Fighting
Vital Spirit
LeerRageKarate ChopFury Swipes
Risky
Poliwrath
Lv 30
WaterFighting
Water Absorb
HypnosisMind ReaderSurfDynamic Punch
Jasmine
Gym 6
Even

Teddiursa trades roughly evenly with Jasmine's team.

Even
Magnemite
Lv 30
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
ThunderboltSupersonicSonic BoomThunder Wave
Even
Magnemite
Lv 30
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
ThunderboltSupersonicSonic BoomThunder Wave
Risky
Steelix
Lv 35
SteelGround
Rock Head
ScreechSunny DayRock ThrowIron Tail
Pryce
Gym 7
Even

Teddiursa trades roughly evenly with Pryce's team.

You Win
Seel
Lv 27
Water
Thick Fat
HeadbuttIcy WindAurora BeamRest
Even
Dewgong
Lv 29
WaterIce
Thick Fat
HeadbuttIcy WindAurora BeamRest
Even
Piloswine
Lv 31
IceGround
Oblivious
Icy WindFury AttackMistBlizzard
Clair
Gym 8
Even

Ursaring trades roughly evenly with Clair's team.

You Win
Dragonair
Lv 37
Dragon
Shed Skin
Thunder WaveSurfSlamDragon Breath
You Win
Dragonair
Lv 37
Dragon
Shed Skin
Thunder WaveThunderboltSlamDragon Breath
You Win
Dragonair
Lv 37
Dragon
Shed Skin
Thunder WaveIce BeamSlamDragon Breath
Even
Kingdra
Lv 40
WaterDragon
Swift Swim
SmokescreenSurfHyper BeamDragon Breath
Lt. Surge
Gym 9
Good

Ursaring has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.

You Win
Raichu
Lv 44
Electric
Static
Thunder WaveQuick AttackThunderboltThunder
You Win
Electrode
Lv 40
Electric
Soundproof
ScreechDouble TeamSwiftExplosion
You Win
Magneton
Lv 40
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
Lock OnDouble TeamSwiftZap Cannon
You Win
Electrode
Lv 40
Electric
Soundproof
ScreechDouble TeamSwiftExplosion
You Win
Electabuzz
Lv 46
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder PunchLight ScreenThunder
Sabrina
Gym 10
Even

Ursaring trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

Even
Espeon
Lv 46
Psychic
Synchronize
Sand AttackQuick AttackSwiftPsychic
You Win
Mr Mime
Lv 46
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierReflectBaton PassPsychic
Even
Alakazam
Lv 48
Psychic
Synchronize
RecoverFuture SightPsychicReflect
Erika
Gym 11
Good

Ursaring has the type edge here and should clean up Erika's team.

You Win
Tangela
Lv 42
Grass
Chlorophyll
Vine WhipBindGiga DrainSleep Powder
Easy KO
Jumpluff
Lv 41
GrassFlying
Chlorophyll
Mega DrainLeech SeedCotton SporeGiga Drain
Even
Victreebel
Lv 46
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sunny DaySynthesisAcidRazor Leaf
Even
Bellossom
Lv 46
Grass
Chlorophyll
Sunny DaySynthesisPetal DanceSolar Beam
Janine
Gym 12
Even

Ursaring trades roughly evenly with Janine's team.

Even
Crobat
Lv 36
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
ScreechSupersonicConfuse RayWing Attack
Even
Weezing
Lv 36
Poison
Levitate
SmogSludge BombToxicExplosion
Even
Weezing
Lv 36
Poison
Levitate
SmogSludge BombToxicExplosion
You Win
Ariados
Lv 33
BugPoison
Swarm
Scary FaceGiga DrainString ShotNight Shade
Even
Venomoth
Lv 39
BugPoison
Shield Dust
ForesightDouble TeamGustPsychic
Misty
Gym 13
Good

Ursaring has the type edge here and should clean up Misty's team.

Even
Golduck
Lv 42
Water
Damp
SurfDisablePsych UpPsychic
You Win
Quagsire
Lv 42
WaterGround
Damp
SurfAmnesiaEarthquakeRain Dance
Even
Lapras
Lv 44
WaterIce
Water Absorb
SurfPerish SongBlizzardRain Dance
Even
Starmie
Lv 47
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SurfConfuse RayRecoverIce Beam
Brock
Gym 14
Even

Ursaring trades roughly evenly with Brock's team.

Even
Graveler
Lv 41
RockGround
Rock Head
Defense CurlRock SlideRolloutEarthquake
Even
Rhyhorn
Lv 41
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Fury AttackScary FaceEarthquakeHorn Drill
Risky
Omastar
Lv 42
RockWater
Swift Swim
BiteSurfProtectSpike Cannon
Risky
Onix
Lv 44
RockGround
Rock Head
BindRock SlideBideSandstorm
Risky
Kabutops
Lv 42
RockWater
Swift Swim
SlashSurfEndureGiga Drain
Blaine
Gym 15
Good

Ursaring has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.

You Win
Magcargo
Lv 45
FireRock
Magma Armor
CurseSmogFlamethrowerRock Slide
You Win
Magmar
Lv 45
Fire
Flame Body
Thunder PunchFire PunchSunny DayConfuse Ray
You Win
Rapidash
Lv 50
Fire
Run Away
Quick AttackFire SpinFury AttackFire Blast
Blue
Gym 16
Even

Ursaring trades roughly evenly with Blue's team.

Even
Pidgeot
Lv 56
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
Quick AttackWhirlwindWing AttackMirror Move
You Win
Alakazam
Lv 54
Psychic
Synchronize
DisableRecoverPsychicReflect
Even
Rhydon
Lv 56
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Fury AttackSandstormRock SlideEarthquake
You Win
Gyarados
Lv 58
WaterFlying
Intimidate
TwisterHydro PumpRain DanceHyper Beam
You Win
Exeggutor
Lv 58
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
Sunny DayLeech SeedEgg BombSolar Beam
Even
Arcanine
Lv 58
Fire
Intimidate
RoarSwiftFlamethrowerExtreme Speed
Will
Elite Four
Good

Ursaring has the type edge here and should clean up Will's team.

Even
Xatu
Lv 40
PsychicFlying
Synchronize
Quick AttackFuture SightConfuse RayPsychic
Even
Jynx
Lv 41
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Double SlapLovely KissIce PunchPsychic
You Win
Exeggutor
Lv 41
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
ReflectLeech SeedEgg BombPsychic
You Win
Slowbro
Lv 41
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
CurseAmnesiaBody SlamPsychic
Even
Xatu
Lv 42
PsychicFlying
Synchronize
Quick AttackFuture SightConfuse RayPsychic
Koga
Elite Four
Good

Ursaring has the type edge here and should clean up Koga's team.

You Win
Ariados
Lv 40
BugPoison
Swarm
Double TeamSpider WebBaton PassGiga Drain
Even
Venomoth
Lv 41
BugPoison
Shield Dust
SupersonicGustPsychicToxic
Even
Forretress
Lv 43
BugSteel
Sturdy
ProtectSwiftExplosionSpikes
You Win
Muk
Lv 42
Poison
Stench
MinimizeAcid ArmorSludge BombToxic
Even
Crobat
Lv 44
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Double TeamQuick AttackWing AttackToxic
Bruno
Elite Four
Even

Ursaring trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.

Even
Hitmontop
Lv 42
Fighting
Intimidate
PursuitQuick AttackDigDetect
Even
Hitmonlee
Lv 42
Fighting
Limber
SwaggerDouble KickHigh Jump KickForesight
Even
Hitmonchan
Lv 42
Fighting
Keen Eye
Thunder PunchIce PunchFire PunchMach Punch
Even
Onix
Lv 43
RockGround
Rock Head
BindEarthquakeSandstormRock Slide
Even
Machamp
Lv 46
Fighting
Guts
Rock SlideForesightVital ThrowCross Chop
Karen
Elite Four
Good

Ursaring has the type edge here and should clean up Karen's team.

You Win
Umbreon
Lv 42
Dark
Synchronize
Sand AttackConfuse RayFeint AttackMean Look
You Win
Vileplume
Lv 42
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidMoonlightPetal Dance
Even
Gengar
Lv 45
GhostPoison
Cursed Body
LickSpiteCurseDestiny Bond
You Win
Murkrow
Lv 44
DarkFlying
Insomnia
Quick AttackWhirlwindPursuitFeint Attack
Even
Houndoom
Lv 47
DarkFire
Early Bird
RoarPursuitFlamethrowerCrunch
Catchable
Available after Badge 7
Type
Normal
Tier
E

Catch Teddiursa on Route 45 (walking, Lv 20, uncommon).

View Teddiursa locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Falkner
    • TM02NormalHeadbutt105100%15
    • TM39NormalSwift90100%20
  • After Bugsy
    • TM28GroundDig80100%10
    • TM48FireFire Punch75100%15
  • After Whitney
    • HM04NormalStrength120100%15
  • After Jasmine
    • TM10NormalHidden Power90100%15
    • LV 36NormalSlash105100%20
    • LV 50NormalThrash180100%10
Evolve Teddiursa to Ursaring
Level 30
Type
Normal
Tier
A

Your Teddiursa should hit Level 30 before you reach Clair, at typical leveling pace.

View Ursaring locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Falkner
    • TM02NormalHeadbutt105100%15
    • TM39NormalSwift90100%20
  • After Bugsy
    • TM28GroundDig80100%10
    • TM48FireFire Punch75100%15
  • After Whitney
    • HM04NormalStrength120100%15
  • After Jasmine
    • TM10NormalHidden Power90100%15
    • LV 39NormalSlash105100%20
    • LV 59NormalThrash180100%10

How to Get Teddiursa in Gold & Silver

1 encounter spots for Teddiursa at moderate rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.

Gold Exclusive — Trade with Silver for Phanpy

Where To Catch Teddiursa in GS

To get Teddiursa, start by catching Teddiursa through walking encounters at Lv. 20-50. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

  1. Teddiursa
    Step 1Teddiursa
    Route 45
    Lv.20Grass
    GoldRate 10%
  2. Ursaring
    Step 2Catch or Evolve into Ursaring
    Mt. Silver - 1F
    Lv.44Cave
    GoldRate 30%
    Victory Road - 1F
    Lv.33Cave
    GoldRate 20%
    Route 28
    Lv.40Grass
    GoldRate 20%
    Mt. Silver - Outside
    Lv.42Cave
    GoldRate 20%
    Mt. Silver - 2F
    Lv.47Cave
    GoldRate 20%
    Mt. Silver - Side chambers
    Lv.47Cave
    GoldRate 20%
    Mt. Silver - Summit
    Lv.50Cave
    GoldRate 10%
    or evolve from Teddiursa (Step 1)

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.

Teddiursa Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fighting
0x (Immune)Ghost
Gen II Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
  • Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def

What is Teddiursa Weak Against

Good
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
½xResist
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Teddiursa Strong Against

0Strong
2Resisted
1Immune
Score-3
2xStrong
None
½xResisted
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Teddiursa

Teddiursa Evolutions

Teddiursa evolves into Ursaring. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 170 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Teddiursa
Normal
Ursaring
Normal
HP
60
90+30
ATK
80
130+50
DEF
50
75+25
SP.ATK
50
75+25
SP.DEF
50
75+25
SPE
40
55+15
BST
330C-Tier
500C-Tier+170
ROLE
Trick Room
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Teddiursa easily with 66 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Counter, Crunch, Focus Energy and 2 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
5moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy

GS Teddiursa Best Moveset

Normal pre-evolution with decent Attack heading toward Ursaring. MoveReturn provides modest Normal damage. Evolve for the stats that make the physical role work.

Best Build

Experimental
Utility
Ability
Unknown
Item
MiracleberryRECOVERY
Best Nature for Teddiursa
HardyNEUTRAL

Utility Moveset

  • Fire Punch
  • Ice Punch
  • Thunder Punch
  • ReturnSTAB

Moves List

Breeding opens up real options for Teddiursa. Counter and Crunch come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Thrash and Take Down and coverage across 9 types.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Leer
10030Normal
Lv 1
Scratch
6010035Normal
Lv 8
Lick
2010030Ghost
Lv 15
Fury Swipes
D278015Normal
Lv 22
Feint Attack
D6020Dark
Lv 29
Rest
C10Psychic
Lv 36
Slash
C10510020Normal
Lv 43
Snore
6010015Normal
Lv 50
Thrash
18010020Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
D10015Normal
TM03
Curse
C10Ghost
HM01
Cut
759530Normal
TM40
Defense Curl
D40Normal
TM28
Dig
C6010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM01
Dynamic Punch
D100505Fighting
TM26
Earthquake
A10010010Ground
TM20
Endure+4
D10Normal
TM48
Fire Punch
S7510015Fire
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM49
Fury Cutter
109520Bug
TM02
Headbutt
C10510015Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
D9010015Normal
TM33
Ice Punch
S7510015Ice
TM31
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
B10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6
C20Normal
TM08
Rock Smash
D2010015Fighting
TM04
Rollout
D309020Rock
TM35
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM13
Snore
6010015Normal
HM04
Strength
C12010015Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM34
Swagger
C8515Normal
TM39
Swift
D9020Normal
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM41
Thunder Punch
S7510015Electric
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison
TM07
Zap Cannon
D100505Electric

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Egg
Crunch
C8010015Dark
Egg
Focus Energy
30Normal
Egg
Seismic Toss
D10020Fighting
Egg
Take Down
C1358520Normal

Tutor Moves

Teddiursa can't learn any Tutor moves

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP60
C
Attack80
C
Defense50
D
Sp. Atk50
D
Sp. Def50
D
Speed40
D
Total330
Details
Catch Rate
Moderate120 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.6 m
Weight8.8 kg
Base XP66
EV Yield
HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training source
Pokedex Entry

If it finds honey, its crescent mark glows. It always licks its paws because they are soaked with honey.

Before food becomes scarce in wintertime, its habit is to hoard food in many hidden locations.

Teddiursa Gold & Silver Guide

  • In Gold & Silver, 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.

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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