
| Max CP | 3,369 |
| Generation | Johto (Gen 2) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
Ursaring is a Normal-type Pokémon from Johto (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,369 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Ursaring has base stats of 236 Attack, 144 Defense, and 207 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 587.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 236, Ursaring is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Ursaring is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Partly Cloudy weather, Ursaring receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Ursaring is 3km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw | Steel | 8 | +6 | 11.4 | - | - | - |
| Counter | Fighting | 12 | +8 | 13.3 | - | - | - |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | 9 | +6 | 12.9 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat | Fighting | 100 | -45 | - | 100 | -45 |
| Hyper Beam STAB | Normal | 150 | -80 | - | 150 | -80 |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | -60 | - | 90 | -60 |
| Trailblaze STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Swift STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Ursaring takes increased damage from these types:
Ursaring takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Ursaring in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 2 |
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 3 |
| Rock Fighting | 260 | 192 | 209 | 4,231 |
| 4 |
| Fighting Poison | 259 | 158 | 190 | 3,686 |
| 5 |
| Fighting | 258 | 127 | 163 | 3,101 |
| 6 |
| Fighting | 243 | 158 | 233 | 3,818 |
| 7 |
| Grass Fighting | 241 | 144 | 155 | 3,007 |
| 8 |
| Fire Fighting | 240 | 141 | 190 | 3,258 |
| 9 |
| Psychic Fighting | 237 | 195 | 169 | 3,539 |
| 10 |
| Fighting Steel | 236 | 144 | 172 | 3,092 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 1,498 |
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 1,496 |
| 3 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 1,499 |
| 4 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 1,499 |
| 5 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 1,497 |
| 6 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 1,499 |
| 7 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 1,499 |
| 8 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 1,493 |
| 9 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 10 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 1,491 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 33 | 2,492 |
| 2 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 33 | 2,497 |
| 3 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 33 | 2,495 |
| 4 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 34 | 2,497 |
| 5 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 34 | 2,498 |
| 6 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 34 | 2,496 |
| 7 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 33 | 2,496 |
| 8 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 34 | 2,494 |
| 9 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 34 | 2,499 |
| 10 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 33 | 2,500 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,524 | 1,262 | 1,682 | 2,103 | 2,945 | 3,339 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,519 | 1,259 | 1,679 | 2,099 | 2,938 | 3,331 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,516 | 1,258 | 1,677 | 2,097 | 2,936 | 3,328 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,501 | 1,250 | 1,667 | 2,084 | 2,917 | 3,308 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,497 | 1,248 | 1,664 | 2,081 | 2,913 | 3,303 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,477 | 1,238 | 1,651 | 2,064 | 2,890 | 3,277 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,454 | 1,227 | 1,635 | 2,045 | 2,862 | 3,246 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,474 | 1,237 | 1,649 | 2,061 | 2,886 | 3,272 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,407 | 1,203 | 1,604 | 2,006 | 2,808 | 3,184 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,181 | 1,090 | 1,454 | 1,817 | 2,544 | 2,885 |
Important CP values for Ursaring with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,339 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,945 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,604 - 1,682 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,006 - 2,103 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,604 - 1,682 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,203 - 1,262 CP |
Maximum CP for Ursaring with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 26 | 2,945 |
| 2 | 2,945 | 27 | 2,945 |
| 3 | 2,945 | 28 | 2,945 |
| 4 | 2,945 | 29 | 2,945 |
| 5 | 397 | 30 | 2,524 |
| 6 | 2,945 | 31 | 2,945 |
| 7 | 2,945 | 32 | 2,945 |
| 8 | 2,945 | 33 | 2,945 |
| 9 | 2,945 | 34 | 2,945 |
| 10 | 841 | 35 | 2,734 |
| 11 | 2,945 | 36 | 2,945 |
| 12 | 2,945 | 37 | 2,945 |
| 13 | 2,945 | 38 | 2,945 |
| 14 | 2,945 | 39 | 2,945 |
| 15 | 1,262 | 40 | 2,945 |
| 16 | 2,945 | 41 | 2,945 |
| 17 | 2,945 | 42 | 2,945 |
| 18 | 2,945 | 43 | 2,945 |
| 19 | 2,945 | 44 | 2,945 |
| 20 | 1,682 | 45 | 3,150 |
| 21 | 2,945 | 46 | 2,945 |
| 22 | 2,945 | 47 | 2,945 |
| 23 | 2,945 | 48 | 2,945 |
| 24 | 2,945 | 49 | 2,945 |
| 25 | 2,103 | 50 | 3,339 |
Ursaring (#217) is a Normal-type Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,369 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Ursaring is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Ursaring in 2026.
Ursaring's Attack stat is 236 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Ursaring a strong damage dealer.
With 144 Defense (Good) and 207 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 587. This gives Ursaring reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Normal-type Pokémon, Ursaring's stat distribution leans toward offense.
The best moveset for Ursaring depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Metal Claw (Fast) with Close Combat (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Ursaring has 3 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from.
In Great League, Ursaring can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Normal typing provides useful matchups against Ghost-type threats while being weak to Fighting types.
In Master League, Ursaring faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
Ursaring appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Fighting-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Ursaring at Level 20 (1,604 - 1,682 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,006 - 2,103 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,682 CP.
Ursaring can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Partly Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Ursaring is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
Shadow Ursaring is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Ursaring's effective Attack becomes ~283. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
Shiny Ursaring is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Ursaring gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,006 - 2,103 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
Q: What is Ursaring's max CP?
A: 3,339 CP at Level 50, or 2,945 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Ursaring good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Ursaring be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Ursaring is available.
Q: What is Ursaring weak to?
A: Fighting-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Metal Claw + Close Combat for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.