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Generation V · #0614 — Freezing Pokémon
Beartic, the Freezing Pokémon, is an Ice-type species introduced in Generation V that represents the apex predator of the frozen north. As the evolved form of Cubchoo, Beartic emerges at level 37 as a formidable creature standing 2.6 meters tall and weighing 260 kilograms. With a respectable base stat total of 505, Beartic excels primarily in physical attack, boasting a base Attack stat of 130 that makes it one of the more offensively-oriented Ice-type Pokémon. Its other stats reveal a creature built for endurance and raw power rather than speed or special operations, with solid HP of 95 and moderate defensive capabilities across its Defense and Special Defense stats of 80 each. Beartic's unique abilities—Snow Cloak, Slush Rush, and the hidden ability Swift Swim—provide multiple strategic avenues depending on the competitive or casual context in which trainers employ this arctic warrior.
Base Stats
Height
2.6m
Weight
260.0kg
Category
Freezing Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
white
Shape
quadruped
Abilities
Increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.
During Hail, this Pokémon has double Speed.
Doubles Speed during rain.
Beartic Biology & Physical Characteristics
Beartic is a quadrupedal ursine Pokémon with a distinctive bluish-white fur coat and the remarkable ability to consciously freeze its own breath at will. Its most striking features include three menacing spikes of crystalline ice hanging from its lower jaw, forming an imposing beard, and large forepaws equipped with black claws and paw pads capable of delivering devastating physical blows. The creature's face is characterized by a long snout, beady black eyes, and rounded ears, with ice naturally accumulating around the lower portion of its snout and mouth. What truly sets Beartic apart from other Ice-type Pokémon is its specialized biology—it can generate ice fangs and claws from its frozen breath that are harder than steel, allowing it to weaponize its own respiratory system for both hunting and combat. When swimming through frigid waters, Beartic demonstrates remarkable aquatic prowess, and should fatigue overtake it during extended aquatic expeditions, it simply freezes the seawater beneath itself to create a temporary ice platform upon which to rest, showcasing both practical adaptation and remarkable survival instinct.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Beartic Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Beartic exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female, allowing trainers equal opportunity to obtain either sex for breeding or competitive purposes. The species belongs to the Field Egg Group, grouping it with various terrestrial and semi-aquatic Pokémon that typically share mammalian or animalistic characteristics. Beartic requires 20 egg cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps before a freshly-laid egg produces a Cubchoo, making it a moderate investment in breeding time compared to many other species. The base friendship value of 70 indicates that Beartic is reasonably affectionate toward its trainer, though not exceptionally so, requiring some genuine effort to maximize happiness-based evolutions or mechanics if trainers pursue such strategies. For breeders aiming to create competitive Beartic with optimal natures and individual values, the moderate hatch counter means that establishing a breeding chain is neither prohibitively time-consuming nor trivially fast, striking a reasonable balance that encourages dedication without demanding excessive grinding.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
aspear-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when frozen to cure frozen.
Cost: 80
aspear-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when frozen to cure frozen.
Cost: 80
aspear-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when frozen to cure frozen.
Cost: 80
aspear-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when frozen to cure frozen.
Cost: 80
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
red blue
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
x y
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
yellow
+855 more TMs/HMs
Beartic Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Beartic evolves from Cubchoo when the young Ice-type Pokémon reaches level 37, representing a dramatic physical and behavioral transformation from its smaller, more vulnerable predecessor. This evolution marks the transition from a juvenile creature prone to nasal mucus discharge to a formidable adult predator equipped with fully-realized ice-generation capabilities and adult-level physical prowess. The evolution process grants Beartic not only increased base stats across most categories but also access to a broader movepool and improved ability to harness its ice-breath abilities for both survival and combat. Unlike some Pokémon that undergo mega evolution, Beartic remains in its singular form throughout all game generations, with no Mega Evolution variant or alternative forms documented. The level 37 evolution threshold ensures that trainers investing in Cubchoo's development are rewarded with a mid-game powerhouse capable of handling the late-game challenges that arise in Unova and beyond, making Beartic a natural progression for cold-region specialists.
Where to Find
dragonspiral tower
unova
+25 more
twist mountain
unova
+5 more
frost cavern
kalos
+13 more
Beartic Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Beartic inhabits the cold northern seas and polar regions where it has earned the fearsome moniker of the 'Snow-White Demon' among those who share its domain. These powerful carnivores actively hunt throughout frigid waters, pursuing prey with determination and skill, then immediately freeze their captures with icy breath to preserve them for later consumption or storage. Despite their ferocious temperament and predatory nature, Beartic displays unexpected protective behavior toward their pre-evolved counterpart Cubchoo, suggesting a nurturing instinct beneath their fearsome exterior. According to Pokédex entries, Beartic commonly creates pathways across ocean waters by freezing their own breath, fundamentally altering their arctic environment to suit their needs and creating traversable routes where none naturally exist. In regions like Lental, Beartic engages in territorial disputes with Mamoswine, suggesting they occupy similar ecological niches and represent competing apex predators. Their aggressive hunting strategies and environmental manipulation abilities make them dominant forces in their frozen habitats, with trainers from cold regions particularly valuing these creatures for their resilience and combat prowess in harsh conditions.
Pokedex Entries
Generation V
It can make its breath freeze at will. Very able in the water, it swims around in northern seas and catches prey.
They love the cold seas of the north. They create pathways across the ocean waters by freezing their own breath.
It freezes its breath to create fangs and claws of ice to fight with. Cold northern areas are its habitat.
Generation VI
They love the cold seas of the north. They create pathways across the ocean waters by freezing their own breath.
It freezes its breath to create fangs and claws of ice to fight with. Cold northern areas are its habitat.
They love the cold seas of the north. They create pathways across the ocean waters by freezing their own breath.
It freezes its breath to create fangs and claws of ice to fight with. Cold northern areas are its habitat.
Generation VIII
It swims through frigid seas, searching for prey. From its frozen breath, it forms icy fangs that are harder than steel.
It swims energetically through frigid seas. When it gets tired, it freezes the seawater with its breath so it can rest on the ice.
Beartic Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Beartic's design brilliantly merges ursine characteristics with Arctic environmental elements, creating a creature that feels both organically animalistic and fantastically magical. The name itself derives from a combination of 'bear' and 'arctic,' with the Japanese name Tunbear following a similar linguistic construction. The visual design emphasizes natural winter adaptation through its bluish-white fur coloration, which provides effective camouflage in snow and ice environments while simultaneously conveying its Ice-type identity. The three icicle spikes forming a beard represent both a natural ice accumulation phenomenon and a weapon, transforming what might be geological happenstance into a signature combat feature. The creature's stumpy head protuberance and overall body structure suggest a real bear that has been adapted for extreme cold, with particular attention paid to its paws—rendered with prominent black claws and pads that contrast against its pale fur, making them visually striking and emphasizing their role as primary weapons. The artistic decision to show ice formation around the mouth and snout region creates visual continuity between Beartic's signature ability (breath-freezing) and its physical appearance, making form and function seamlessly integrated in a way that few Pokémon designs achieve.
Learnable Moves
Beartic can learn 100 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| aqua jet | water | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| avalanche | ice | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| bide | normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| brine | water | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| close combat | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| dive | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flail | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| frost breath | ice | Special | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury swipes | normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| hail | ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| hard press | steel | Physical | 0 | 100 | 10 |
| heavy slam | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice fang | ice | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| icicle crash | ice | Physical | 85 | 90 | 10 |
| icicle spear | ice | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| liquidation | water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| metal claw | steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| play nice | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| powder snow | ice | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| sheer cold | ice | Special | — | 30 | 5 |
| slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snowscape | ice | Status | 0 | — | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thrash | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| x scissor | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
Beartic Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Beartic occupies a niche role as a physical sweeper capable of exploiting weather conditions through its ability set. Its base Attack stat of 130 positions it favorably for delivering heavy physical damage, while a base Speed of only 50 renders it relatively slow and requiring external speed control through priority moves, trick room, or ability-based acceleration. The Slush Rush ability, introduced in Generation VI, doubles Beartic's Speed during active hail, transforming it from a glacial threat into a legitimate sweeper in weather-dependent teams that prioritize hail setups. Alternatively, the hidden ability Swift Swim provides flexibility by doubling Speed during rain, allowing Beartic to function in rain-based team archetypes despite its Ice-type nature. Snow Cloak, the standard ability, increases evasion during hail and provides protection from hail damage, making it a defensive-oriented option for trainers prioritizing survivability over offensive tempo. Beartic's movepool includes powerful physical Ice-type attacks such as Ice Fang and Icicle Crash, complemented by coverage options like Stone Edge, Earthquake, and Close Combat that allow it to threaten the diverse range of opponents it encounters in competitive formats. However, its vulnerability to common competitive threats and lack of exceptional defensive stats limit its usage in higher-tier competitive environments, positioning it as a viable option for mid-tier competitive play and casual team construction rather than tournament-winning potential.
Commonly Asked Questions About Beartic
What type is Beartic?
Beartic is a ice type Pokemon.
What does Beartic evolve from?
Beartic evolved from cubchoo.
What are Beartic's weaknesses?
Beartic is weak to fighting, rock, steel and fire type moves.
Where can I find Beartic?
Beartic can be found in dragonspiral tower (unova), twist mountain (unova) and frost cavern (kalos).
Beartic Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Beartic achieved notable cultural prominence through its appearance in the Pokémon anime series, particularly through Georgia's signature Beartic, which served as a memorable rival Pokémon that demonstrated the species' raw physical power and competitive viability. The character of Georgia and her Beartic became iconic representatives of cold-region trainers, cementing Beartic's place in Pokémon popular culture and fan consciousness. The Pokédex entry describing Beartic as the 'Snow-White Demon' resonated with fans seeking darker, more menacing interpretations of Pokémon design, contributing to Beartic's appeal among trainers attracted to genuinely fearsome creatures rather than cute or whimsical designs. The species has maintained consistent representation across trading card game releases, merchandise lines, and supplementary media throughout the decades following Generation V's release, indicating sustained cultural resonance within the broader Pokémon fanbase. Beartic's combination of impressive physical design, threatening demeanor, and practical arctic habitat made it particularly popular in cold-climate regions and among fans who appreciate apex predators and realistic animal-inspired Pokémon design philosophies, ensuring its position as a beloved Ice-type representative decades after introduction.
Where to Find Beartic in Every Pokémon Game
Beartic first became available to trainers in Generation V games (Pokémon Black and White) where it could be found in various cold-climate routes and areas, continuing its availability across subsequent generations with region-specific location variations. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Beartic appeared in the expanded Unova Regional Pokédex, maintaining prominence within the cold-region encounter tables. The species appeared in Generation VI (X and Y) within Mountain Kalos areas, expanded further in subsequent regions including representations in Alola, Galar, and other post-Generation V gaming environments. The Pokédex reflects Beartic's consistent availability across modern generations, appearing in Sword and Shield's base game as well as the Crown Tundra DLC expansion, Scarlet and Violet, and all associated supplementary content and remakes released thereafter. With a capture rate of 60, Beartic presents a moderately challenging catch probability when encountered in the wild, requiring standard Pokéball techniques or specialized capturing items to secure reliably. The species remains readily available through multiple game generations and platforms, ensuring that trainers from Generation V onward have consistent access to Beartic for team construction, whether pursuing casual playthroughs or competitive preparation.