Competitive Information for Teddiursa [Ruby/Sapphire]
Normal
Abilities:
No competitive use.

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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Teddiursa? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Teddiursa, the superb Pokémon of Normal types! Teddiursa is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Delve into Teddiursa's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Choice Band / Silk Scarf
Ability: Pickup
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 160 Hp / 252 Atk / 48 Def / 48 SpD
Moveset:
- Slash / Double-Edge
- Earthquake / Dig
- Brick Break / Seismic Toss
- Metal Claw
Teddiursa stands out as a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with formidable physical power. Remember before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Teddiursa's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Pickup, no competitive use. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Teddiursa's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Seismic Toss is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (does damage equal to your Teddiursa's level).
◆ Metal Claw is a physical 50-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Teddiursa's attack by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Teddiursa? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Choice Band / Silk Scarf
Ability: Pickup
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 160 Hp / 252 Atk / 48 Def / 48 SpD
Moveset:
- Slash / Double-Edge
- Earthquake / Dig
- Brick Break / Seismic Toss
- Metal Claw
When it comes to double battles, Teddiursa shines as a prestigious Physical Sweeper. This build is crafted to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming physical moves. In the dark days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Teddiursa's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Pickup, no competitive use. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Teddiursa's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Seismic Toss is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (does damage equal to your Teddiursa's level).
◆ Metal Claw is a physical 50-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Teddiursa's attack by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Teddiursa can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Teddiursa.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Teddiursa can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Teddiursa
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Toxic
Moves that boost Teddiursa's stats
- Bulk Up
- Defense Curl
- Metal Claw
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Teddiursa
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Teddiursa in Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.

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