Ursaring is meant to evolve into Ursaluna . At 500 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.

What is Ursaring weak to?

In Legends: Arceus, watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Ursaring. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

What is the best ability for Ursaring?

Guts increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment. That's the one you want on Ursaring. Unnerve is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Quick Feet works too if your team needs something different.

What role does Ursaring play in battle?

At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Ursaring is a physical attacker with base 130 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.

Should I use Ursaring?

For Legends: Arceus, you can run Ursaring through the first few routes without issues. 500 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Ursaluna as fast as you can.

Ursaring Legends: Arceus - Weakness, Locations & Evolution

Physical

Wallbreaker

CTier

55Speed · Slow

Is Ursaring Good in Legends: Arceus Playthrough?

Ursaring hits hard with Normal-type power and evolves into the much better Ursaluna. Use a Peat Block during a full moon for one of the most devastating Ground/Normal attackers available.

How to Get Ursaring in Legends: Arceus

decent spawn rates for Ursaring across 2 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.

Where To Catch Ursaring in PLA

The path to Ursaring starts with Teddiursa at Lv. 20-40 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

Step 1Catch Teddiursa
Ursa's Ring
Lv.20-29Grass
Rate 15%
Sonorous Path
Lv.26-29Grass
Rate 15%
Train until Level 30 to evolve into Ursaring
Step 2Ursaring ✓
Ursa's Ring
Lv.33-36Grass
Rate 15%
Sonorous Path
Lv.37-40Grass
Rate 15%
or evolve from Teddiursa (Step 1)
Use Peat Block (Full Moon) to evolve into Ursaluna
Step 3Evolve into Ursaluna

Ursaring Weakness

Fighting moves hit Ursaring for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. With 90 HP and balanced defenses, Ursaring can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.

Ursaring Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fighting
0x (Immune)	Ghost

What is Ursaring Weak Against

Good

1Weak

0Resist

1Immune

Score+1

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fighting

½xResist

None

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ghost

What is Ursaring Strong Against

0Strong

2Resisted

1Immune

Score-3

2xStrong

None

½xResisted

Rock Steel

0xImmune

Ghost

Best Pokemon Against Ursaring

Heracross BugFighting	B
Available Move Moves Rock SmashLv. 5 Damage vs Ursaring Rock Smash 2x 44-52% View Heracross builds →
Gallade PsychicFighting	B
Upcoming Move Moves Close CombatLv. 52 Learns Close Combat at Level 52 View Gallade builds →
Infernape FireFighting	B
Available Move Moves Mach PunchLv. 16 Damage vs Ursaring Mach Punch 2x 37-45% View Infernape builds →
Machoke Fighting	C
Available Move Moves Rock SmashLv. 6 Damage vs Ursaring Rock Smash 2x 37-45% View Machoke builds →
Croagunk PoisonFighting	D
Available Move Moves Rock SmashLv. 5 Damage vs Ursaring Rock Smash 2x 25-30% View Croagunk builds →

Ursaring Evolutions

Sitting between Teddiursa and Ursaluna, Ursaring is part of a chain that requires an evolution item. Not your typical level-up setup. So far, Attack got the biggest boost (+50 from Teddiursa). The final form adds another 50 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms

#216Teddiursa

Level 30

#217Ursaring

Use Peat Block

#901Ursaluna

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Teddiursa

Normal

Ursaring

Normal

Ursaluna

GroundNormal

90+30

130+40

ATK

130+50

140+10

DEF

75+25

105+30

SP.ATK

75+25

45-30

SP.DEF

75+25

80+5

SPE

55+15

50-5

BST

330C-Tier

500C-Tier+170

550B-Tier+50

ROLE

Trick Room

Wallbreaker

TYPE

Physical

Breeding is not available in this game

PLA Ursaring Best Moveset

130 Attack at 55 Speed on Normal. Strong Style pushes the physical damage even higher. The moveset hits hard but trades slow. Ursaluna IS available here as a new evolution exclusive to this game, turning Normal into Ground/Normal at 140 Attack and 130 HP.

Best Build

Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

Moves List

A solid spread overall. Ursaring gets Giga Impact and Hyper Beam for same-type damage alongside coverage across 9 types. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Tackle

C6010035Normal

Lv 6

Baby-Doll Eyes+1

D—10030Fairy

Lv 11

Bulldoze

—6010020Ground

Lv 18

Slash

B10510020Normal

Lv 25

Play Rough

C909010Fairy

Lv 34

High Horsepower

C959510Ground

Lv 43

Double-Edge

B18010015Normal

TM Moves

Ursaring can't learn any TM moves

Egg Moves

Ursaring doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Aerial Ace

C60—20Flying

Tutor

Baby-Doll Eyes+1

D—10030Fairy

Tutor

Bulk Up

C——20Fighting

Tutor

Bulldoze

—6010020Ground

Tutor

Fire Punch

A7510015Fire

Tutor

Focus Energy

C——30Normal

Tutor

Giga Impact

B225905Normal

Tutor

High Horsepower

C959510Ground

Tutor

Hyper Beam

B225905Normal

Tutor

Ice Punch

C7510015Ice

Tutor

Play Rough

C909010Fairy

Tutor

Rest

C——10Psychic

Tutor

Rock Slide

C759010Rock

Tutor

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

Tutor

Shadow Claw

C7010015Ghost

Tutor

Stone Edge

C100805Rock

Tutor

Swift

C90—20Normal

Tutor

Thunder Punch

C7510015Electric

Base Stats

High

HP90

Attack130

Defense75

Sp. Atk75

Sp. Def75

Speed55

Total500

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging60 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.8 m

Weight125.8 kg

Base XP175

Abilities

Guts

Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Quick Feet

Increases Speed to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

UnnerveHidden Ability

Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

EV Yield

HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training target

Pokedex Entry

When the cold season arrives in Hisui, this Pokémon will wander fields and mountains alike in search of its favorite berries. Ursaring’s hunger during this time makes it a ferocious danger.

Pokemon Legends: Arceus

Ursaring Legends: Arceus Guide

Ursaring is meant to evolve into Ursaluna. At 500 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
In Legends: Arceus, watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Ursaring. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Guts increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment. That's the one you want on Ursaring. Unnerve is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Quick Feet works too if your team needs something different.
At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Ursaring is a physical attacker with base 130 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
For Legends: Arceus, you can run Ursaring through the first few routes without issues. 500 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Ursaluna as fast as you can.

Game Availability

Obtainable through an item-based evolution, Ursaring appears in 17 titles across 9 generations since Gold & Silver. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.

Click a game to view version-specific details

Lucario FightingSteel	B
Obtain MethodJubilife Village Interact Encounter Available Move Moves Close CombatLv. 47 Damage vs Ursaring Close Combat 2x 111-130%KO View Lucario builds →
Machamp Fighting	B
Available Move Moves Close CombatLv. 43 Damage vs Ursaring Close Combat 2x 127-150%KO View Machamp builds →
Heracross BugFighting	B
Available Move Moves Close CombatLv. 47 Damage vs Ursaring Close Combat 2x 124-147%KO View Heracross builds →
Gallade PsychicFighting	B
Available Move Moves Close CombatLv. 52 Damage vs Ursaring Close Combat 2x 124-147%KO View Gallade builds →
Toxicroak PoisonFighting	C
Available Move Moves Close CombatLv. 47 Damage vs Ursaring Close Combat 2x 108-127%KO View Toxicroak builds →

Lucario FightingSteel	B
Obtain MethodJubilife Village Interact Encounter Available Move Moves Close CombatLv. 47 Damage vs Ursaring Close Combat 2x 112-132%KO View Lucario builds →
Machamp Fighting	B
Available Move Moves Close CombatLv. 43 Damage vs Ursaring Close Combat 2x 130-153%KO View Machamp builds →
Heracross BugFighting	B
Available Move Moves Close CombatLv. 47 Damage vs Ursaring Close Combat 2x 125-147%KO View Heracross builds →
Gallade PsychicFighting	B
Available Move Moves Close CombatLv. 52 Damage vs Ursaring Close Combat 2x 125-147%KO View Gallade builds →
Infernape FireFighting	B
Available Move Moves Close CombatLv. 57 Damage vs Ursaring Close Combat 2x 107-126%KO View Infernape builds →

Settings

Ursaring Legends: Arceus

Is Ursaring Good in Legends: Arceus Playthrough?

How to Get Ursaring in Legends: Arceus

Where To Catch Ursaring in PLA

Ursaring Weakness

What is Ursaring Weak Against

Best Pokemon Against Ursaring

Ursaring Evolutions

How to Evolve

PLA Ursaring Best Moveset

Best Build

Moves List

How to Read the Moves Table

Tabs

Visual Signals

CAT (Category)

Tier (S to D)

PWR (Power)

Sorting & Filter

Level-Up Moves

TM Moves

Egg Moves

Tutor Moves

Base Stats

Ursaring Legends: Arceus Guide