Where can you find Ursaring?

Ursaring can be found in mt silver, kanto victory road 1, kanto route 28 and 6 other locations.

#0216teddiursa

#0218slugma

ursaring #217

Normal

Type Matchups

Weak to (2x damage):

Fighting

Immune to (0x damage):

Ghost

ursaring

Q: What type is Ursaring?

Ursaring is a normal type Pokémon.

Generation II · #0217 — Hibernator Pokémon

Ursaring, known as the Hibernator Pokémon, is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II that represents the powerful evolution of Teddiursa. Standing at an imposing 1.8 meters tall and weighing 125.8 kilograms, Ursaring is a formidable presence in mountainous forests across the Pokémon world. With a base stat total of 500, Ursaring specializes in raw physical power, boasting an exceptional Attack stat of 130 that makes it one of the most physically threatening Normal-types available to trainers. Its National Pokédex number of #217 places it among the memorable Generation II introductions that expanded the roster of available creatures. The species has evolved considerably throughout the franchise, eventually gaining access to a secondary evolution into Ursaluna when exposed to a Peat Block during a full moon, adding depth to its evolutionary line.

Base Stats

HP90

Attack130

Defense75

Sp. Atk75

Sp. Def75

Speed55

Total500

Height

1.8m

Weight

125.8kg

Gender

Male 50% / Female 50%

Color

brown

Shape

upright

Habitat

mountain

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

Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

Ursaring Biology & Physical Characteristics

Ursaring is a bipedal, ursine Pokémon with a robust, muscular build designed for both terrestrial and arboreal navigation. Its broad body is covered entirely in brown fur except for its distinctive yellow muzzle, inner ears, and paw pads, which provide striking contrast to its primary coloration. The most recognizable feature is the large, crescent-shaped yellow ring marking on its chest, resembling a new moon and serving as its namesake. Ursaring's forelimbs are notably longer and more developed than its hind legs, each ending in five sharp claws suited for climbing and manipulating objects, while its hind legs are shorter and thicker, equipped with three claws for stability. The shoulder region displays longer, more structured fur with rectangular extensions that are even more pronounced in females, creating a distinctive mane-like appearance. Its tail is large and spherical, aiding in balance during tree climbing and serving as a visual indicator of the Pokémon's robust physiology. Despite its bipedal classification, Ursaring occasionally moves on all fours, demonstrating remarkable flexibility for a creature of its size.

Pokedex Numbers

national#217

original johto#194

updated johto#199

kalos mountain#133

hisui#113

paldea#216

Training

EV Yield2 Attack

Catch Rate60

Base Happiness70

Base Exp.175

Growth Ratemedium

Breeding

Egg Groupsground

GenderMale 50% / Female 50%

Egg Cycles20 (5355 steps)

Ursaring Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups

Ursaring maintains a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, indicating equal distribution across both sexes within the species. Sexual dimorphism is visibly apparent in Ursaring, with female individuals displaying noticeably longer and more prominent fur on their shoulders compared to their male counterparts, creating a more elaborate mane-like appearance. This sexual dimorphism follows biological patterns observed in real-world bears, where such physical differences often relate to social signaling and mate selection within populations. Ursaring belongs to the Field egg group, classifying it alongside various other quadrupedal and semi-quadrupedal Pokémon that share similar breeding mechanics. The species has a base friendship value of 70, indicating it forms moderately strong bonds with trainers who treat it well, though it remains somewhat more independent than especially social Pokémon. Eggs take 20 cycles to hatch, requiring approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps of travel with the egg in the trainer's party, following the standard medium-fast growth rate that characterizes Ursaring's maturation timeline. Successful breeding programs for Ursaring should account for both the species' physical differences between sexes and their preference for trainers who demonstrate consistent care and respect.

Held Items

Oran Berry

firered50%

Oran Berry

leafgreen50%

Sitrus Berry

firered5%

Sitrus Berry

leafgreen5%

Sprites

Front

Back

Shiny Front

Shiny Back

Female Front

Female Back

Shiny Female

Home

Home Shiny

Showdown

Showdown Shiny

Held Items

oran-berry

medicine

Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 10 HP.

Cost: 80

oran-berry

medicine

Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 10 HP.

Cost: 80

sitrus-berry

medicine

Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.

Cost: 80

sitrus-berry

medicine

Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.

Cost: 80

TMs & HMs

tm00

sword shield

tm01

yellow

tm01

gold silver

tm01

crystal

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

colosseum

tm01

heartgold soulsilver

tm01

lets go pikachu lets go eevee

tm01

ultra sun ultra moon

tm01

omega ruby alpha sapphire

tm01

sun moon

tm01

x y

+785 more TMs/HMs

Gender Differences

This Pokémon has visible differences between male and female forms.

ursaring's Evolution Chain

teddiursa

#0216

Normal

ursaring

#0217

Normal

ursaluna

#0901

Ground

Normal

teddiursa

#0216

Normal

ursaring

#0217

Normal

ursaluna

#0901

Ground

Normal

Ursaring Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms

Ursaring evolves from Teddiursa once the latter reaches level 30, a standard progression that marks the transition from the juvenile to the mature form. This evolution represents a significant power increase, with Ursaring's Attack stat rising dramatically to 130, making it substantially more threatening in combat situations. The evolutionary transformation also grants Ursaring access to a wider movepool and improved base stats across most categories, though its Speed remains modest at 55. Most notably, Ursaring gained a secondary evolution path introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, where it can evolve into Ursaluna, a Ground/Normal-type Pokémon, when exposed to a Peat Block during a full moon. This secondary evolution transforms Ursaring into an even more powerful creature with enhanced stats and a modified typing that grants it different strengths and weaknesses. The requirement of a Peat Block and full moon creates a mystical, intentional evolution mechanic that distinguishes it from standard level-based evolution and adds narrative depth to Ursaring's role within the broader evolutionary framework of its line.

Where to Find

mt silver

johto

goldLv. 47-47 (20% chance)

goldLv. 42-42 (20% chance)

goldLv. 50-50 (10% chance)

+28 more

kanto victory road 1

kanto

goldLv. 33-33 (20% chance)

+6 more

kanto route 28

kanto

goldLv. 40-40 (20% chance)

+2 more

dark cave

johto

crystalLv. 30-30 (5% chance)

crystalLv. 20-20 (10% chance)

crystalLv. 25-25 (10% chance)

lake acuity

sinnoh

diamondLv. 34-34 (4% chance)

diamondLv. 36-36 (4% chance)

pearlLv. 34-34 (4% chance)

+1 more

sinnoh route 216

sinnoh

diamondLv. 33-33 (4% chance)

diamondLv. 34-34 (4% chance)

pearlLv. 34-34 (4% chance)

+3 more

sinnoh route 217

sinnoh

diamondLv. 36-36 (4% chance)

pearlLv. 36-36 (4% chance)

+3 more

acuity lakefront

sinnoh

platinumLv. 35-35 (4% chance)

kalos route 21

kalos

xLv. 52-52 (10% chance)

xLv. 51-51 (10% chance)

xLv. 50-50 (10% chance)

+7 more

Ursaring Behaviour and Natural Habitat

Ursaring inhabits mountainous forests where it has established sophisticated foraging routines and territorial behaviors. This Pokémon is surprisingly skilled at climbing despite its large body, frequently spending time in treetops where it both sleeps and hunts for food. Rather than laboriously gathering berries individually, Ursaring employs an efficient strategy of snapping trees with its powerful forelimbs, causing ripe berries and fruits to fall to the ground for consumption. The species possesses an exceptional ability to distinguish any aroma, allowing it to unfailingly locate food buried deep underground, making it an efficient forager in its forest domain. Ursaring marks particularly fruitful trees within its territory by leaving distinct scratches with its claws, essentially creating a mental map of reliable food sources. Honey represents Ursaring's favorite food, and the Pokémon will actively seek out bee colonies and beehives to satisfy this preference. In Legends: Arceus, Ursaring's behavior becomes notably more aggressive and dangerous during the cold season when hunger drives it to wander fields and mountains in desperate search of berries, making human encounters particularly perilous during this period.

Pokedex Entries

Generation II

gold

Although it is a good climber, it prefers to snaptrees with its forelegs and eat fallen BERRIES.

silver

With its ability to distinguish any aroma, it unfailingly finds all food buried deep underground.

crystal

Although it has a large body, it is quite skilled atclimbing trees. It eats and sleeps in the treetops.

Generation III

rubysapphire

In the forests inhabited by URSARING, it is said that there are many streams and towering trees where theygather food. This POKéMON walks through its forest gathering food every day.

emerald

In forests, it is said that there are many streams and towering trees where an URSARING gathers food. It walks through its forest collecting food every day.

firered

With its ability to distinguish any smell, it unfailingly finds all food buried deep underground.

leafgreen

Although it is a good climber, it prefers to snap stout trees with its forelegs and eat fallen BERRIES.

Generation IV

diamondpearlplatinum

In its territory, it leaves scratches on trees that bear delicious berries or fruits.

heartgold

Although it is a good climber, it prefers to snap trees with its forelegs and eat fallen berries.

soulsilver

With its ability to distinguish any aroma, it unfailingly finds all food buried deep underground.

Generation V

blackwhite

In its territory, it leaves scratches on trees that bear delicious berries or fruits.

black 2white 2

In its territory, it leaves scratches on trees that bear delicious berries or fruits.

Generation VI

With its ability to distinguish any aroma, it unfailingly finds all food buried deep underground.

Although it has a large body, it is quite skilled at climbing trees. It eats and sleeps in the treetops.

omega ruby

In the forests inhabited by Ursaring, it is said that there are many streams and towering trees where they gather food. This Pokémon walks through its forest gathering food every day.

alpha sapphire

In the forests inhabited by Ursaring, it is said that there are many streams and towering trees where they gather food. This Pokémon walks through its forest gathering food every day.

Generation VIII

legends arceus

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.

Ursaring Name Origin & Design Inspiration

Ursaring's design is derived from bears, particularly drawing inspiration from grizzly and brown bears, with the addition of fantastical elements that define its place within the Pokémon universe. The crescent-shaped ring on its chest is the defining visual characteristic that directly inspired its English name 'Ursaring,' combining 'Ursus' (the Latin word for bear) with 'ring,' creating an immediately recognizable moniker. Its Japanese name, Ringuma, similarly emphasizes the ring marking as the primary design focus. The shoulder fur extensions and overall body structure suggest a creature of significant strength and presence, while the long forelimbs compared to shorter hind legs give it a distinctive silhouette that balances power with surprising agility. The yellow coloration on the muzzle, ears, and paw pads provides visual balance against the predominantly brown fur, following a design philosophy common among Generation II Pokémon that utilized contrasting colors to enhance visual appeal. The spherical tail and generally rounded body shapes create a sense of bulk without appearing unwieldy, while the visible fangs and narrow eyes contribute to an expression of focused intensity that matches Ursaring's role as a powerful predator within forest ecosystems.

Learnable Moves

Ursaring can learn 97 moves:

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
aerial ace	flying	Physical	60	—	20
attract	normal	Status	—	100	15
avalanche	ice	Physical	60	100	10
body slam	normal	Physical	85	100	15
brick break	fighting	Physical	75	100	15
bulk up	fighting	Status	—	—	20
bulldoze	ground	Physical	60	100	20
captivate	normal	Status	—	100	20
charm	fairy	Status	—	100	20
close combat	fighting	Physical	120	100	5
counter	fighting	Physical	—	100	20
covet	normal	Physical	60	100	25
crunch	dark	Physical	80	100	15
curse	ghost	Status	—	—	10
cut	normal	Physical	50	95	30
defense curl	normal	Status	—	—	40
dig	ground	Physical	80	100	10
double team	normal	Status	—	—	15
double edge	normal	Physical	120	100	15
dynamic punch	fighting	Physical	100	50	5
earthquake	ground	Physical	100	100	10
endure	normal	Status	—	—	10
facade	normal	Physical	70	100	20
fake tears	dark	Status	—	100	20
feint attack	dark	Physical	60	—	20
fire punch	fire	Physical	75	100	15
fling	dark	Physical	—	100	10
focus blast	fighting	Special	120	70	5
focus punch	fighting	Physical	150	100	20
frustration	normal	Physical	—	100	20
fury cutter	bug	Physical	40	95	20
fury swipes	normal	Physical	18	80	15
giga impact	normal	Physical	150	90	5
gunk shot	poison	Physical	120	80	5
hammer arm	fighting	Physical	100	90	10
headbutt	normal	Physical	70	100	15
helping hand	normal	Status	—	—	20
hidden power	normal	Special	60	100	15
hone claws	dark	Status	—	—	15
hyper beam	normal	Special	150	90	5
hyper voice	normal	Special	90	100	10
ice punch	ice	Physical	75	100	15
last resort	normal	Physical	140	100	5
leer	normal	Status	—	100	30
lick	ghost	Physical	30	100	30
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
metronome	normal	Status	—	—	10
mimic	normal	Status	—	—	10
mud slap	ground	Special	20	100	10
natural gift	normal	Physical	—	100	15
payback	dark	Physical	50	100	10
play nice	normal	Status	—	—	20
play rough	fairy	Physical	90	90	10
protect	normal	Status	—	—	10
rain dance	water	Status	—	—	5
rest	psychic	Status	—	—	5
retaliate	normal	Physical	70	100	5
return	normal	Physical	—	100	20
roar	normal	Status	—	—	20
rock climb	normal	Physical	90	85	20
rock slide	rock	Physical	75	90	10
rock smash	fighting	Physical	40	100	15
rock tomb	rock	Physical	60	95	15
rollout	rock	Physical	30	90	20
round	normal	Special	60	100	15
scary face	normal	Status	—	100	10
scratch	normal	Physical	40	100	35
secret power	normal	Physical	70	100	20
seed bomb	grass	Physical	80	100	15
seismic toss	fighting	Physical	—	100	20
slash	normal	Physical	70	100	20
sleep talk	normal	Status	—	—	10
smack down	rock	Physical	50	100	15
snore	normal	Special	50	100	15
stone edge	rock	Physical	100	80	5
strength	normal	Physical	80	100	15
substitute	normal	Status	—	—	10
sunny day	fire	Status	—	—	5
superpower	fighting	Physical	120	100	5
swagger	normal	Status	—	85	15
sweet scent	normal	Status	—	100	20
swift	normal	Special	60	—	20
swords dance	normal	Status	—	—	20
tackle	normal	Physical	40	100	35
take down	normal	Physical	90	85	20
taunt	dark	Status	—	100	20
thief	dark	Physical	60	100	25
thrash	normal	Physical	120	100	10
thunder punch	electric	Physical	75	100	15
torment	dark	Status	—	100	15
toxic	poison	Status	—	90	10
uproar	normal	Special	90	100	10
work up	normal	Status	—	—	30
zap cannon	electric	Special	120	50	5

Ursaring Competitive Battle Guide

Ursaring occupies a specialized niche in competitive Pokémon battling, leveraging its exceptional 130 Attack stat to function as a physical sweeper or bulky attacker. Its signature ability, Guts, increases Attack to 1.5 times its normal value when afflicted with a major status condition such as poison, burn, paralysis, sleep, or freeze, making it an interesting candidate for intentional status strategies or burns inflicted by opponents. The alternative ability Quick Feet similarly multiplies Speed by 1.5 when affected by status conditions, allowing Ursaring to transform a liability into an asset through clever item selection and strategy. Its hidden ability, Unnerve, prevents opposing Pokémon from consuming held berries, disrupting defensive strategies that rely on berry consumption for recovery. With respectable bulk through its 90 HP and 75 Defense and Special Defense stats, Ursaring can function as a bulky physical attacker that withstands multiple hits while dealing substantial damage in return. However, its Speed stat of 55 remains a significant limitation, requiring careful team composition and move selection to compensate for its lack of natural swiftness. Popular competitive sets often pair Ursaring with moves like Close Combat, Earthquake, and Facade, the latter of which synergizes excellently with the Guts ability by dealing double damage when Ursaring is afflicted with a status condition. Coverage moves such as Stone Edge and Crunch provide additional options for handling diverse offensive threats.

Commonly Asked Questions About Ursaring

What type is Ursaring?

Ursaring is a normal type Pokemon.

What does Ursaring evolve into?

Ursaring evolves into ursaluna.

What are Ursaring's weaknesses?

Ursaring is weak to fighting type moves.

Where can I find Ursaring?

Ursaring can be found in mt silver (johto), kanto victory road 1 (kanto) and kanto route 28 (kanto) and 6 other locations.

Ursaring Cultural Impact & Franchise History

Ursaring has maintained a consistent presence throughout Pokémon media since its introduction in Generation II, appearing in the animated series as a formidable Pokémon frequently associated with experienced trainers. Most notably, Paul's Ursaring in the Diamond & Pearl anime series demonstrated the species' competitive viability and strength, serving as a memorable opponent during key battles throughout that era. The species has appeared in numerous trading card game iterations, with various card designs highlighting its powerful attack capabilities and role as a stage-two evolution worth the investment of evolution resources. Video game appearances across multiple generations have ensured that Ursaring remains familiar to players across different eras of the franchise, from its debut in Gold and Silver through appearances in remakes like HeartGold and SoulSilver and modern entries like Scarlet and Violet. The introduction of Ursaluna in Legends: Arceus revitalized interest in the evolutionary line by providing a new strategic direction and additional gameplay depth. Ursaring's design has influenced bear-type Pokémon that followed, establishing visual and behavioral conventions for how the franchise depicts these creatures. The species represents a successful example of Generation II's expansion of the Pokédex, introducing mechanics and designs that remained relevant and engaging for players across subsequent decades of franchise development.

Where to Find Ursaring in Every Pokémon Game

Ursaring's availability has varied significantly across different Pokémon games, with its presence largely determined by regional distribution and generational focus. In its native Generation II region of Johto, Ursaring appears in Gold, Silver, and Crystal as an evolution of Teddiursa found in mountainous areas, with local Pokédex number 0194. HeartGold and SoulSilver maintained this availability in the remade Johto region, assigned local Pokédex number 0199. In Generation III, Ursaring appeared in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald as a catchable Pokémon available in specific forest regions. Generation VI brought Ursaring to the Kalos region in X and Y with local Pokédex assignment 0133, concentrated in Mountain Kalos. Pokémon Legends: Arceus features Ursaring as a notably dangerous Pokémon in its historical Hisui setting, assigned local Pokédex number 0113, with special significance given its ability to evolve into Ursaluna under specific conditions. Most recently, Scarlet and Violet include Ursaring as a catchable Pokémon with local Pokédex number 0216. Trainers seeking Ursaring typically must first catch Teddiursa in age-appropriate games, then level the juvenile form to level 30 to trigger the standard evolution. The species' consistent availability across multiple generations and regions demonstrates its enduring popularity and successful design, ensuring that trainers across different eras have had opportunities to add this powerful Normal-type to their teams.

ursaring #217

Type Matchups

ursaring

Base Stats

Height

Weight

Category

Gender

Color

Shape

Habitat

Abilities

Ursaring Biology & Physical Characteristics

Pokedex Numbers

Training

Breeding

Ursaring Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups

Held Items

Sprites

Held Items

oran-berry

oran-berry

sitrus-berry

sitrus-berry

TMs & HMs

Gender Differences

ursaring's Evolution Chain

teddiursa

ursaring

ursaluna

teddiursa

ursaring

ursaluna

Ursaring Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms

Where to Find

mt silver

kanto victory road 1

kanto route 28

dark cave

lake acuity

sinnoh route 216

sinnoh route 217

acuity lakefront

kalos route 21

Ursaring Behaviour and Natural Habitat

Pokedex Entries

Ursaring Name Origin & Design Inspiration

Learnable Moves

Ursaring Competitive Battle Guide

Commonly Asked Questions About Ursaring

What type is Ursaring?

What does Ursaring evolve into?

What are Ursaring's weaknesses?

Where can I find Ursaring?

Ursaring Cultural Impact & Franchise History

Where to Find Ursaring in Every Pokémon Game