Ursaring is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
Type: Normal
Abilities:
- Guts: Boosts Attack by 50% if Ursaring is affected by a major status condition (burn, paralysis, poison, sleep, or freeze).
- Quick Feet (Hidden Ability): Increases Speed by 50% when Ursaring is affected by a status condition, ignoring the Speed reduction from paralysis.
Physical Characteristics:
- Large, bear-like Pokémon with a robust build
- Brown fur with a distinctive cream-colored ring on its chest
- Sharp claws on its hands and feet for climbing trees and foraging
- Small, round ears and a short tail
Behavior and Habitat:
- Commonly found in mountainous regions and dense forests
- Known for its excellent sense of smell, used to locate food sources, such as berries and honey
- Solitary by nature, it marks its territory by clawing trees
- Protective of its territory and young, known to be aggressive if it feels threatened
In Battle:
- Known for its high Attack stat, making it a powerful physical attacker
- Signature moves include Hyper Beam, Close Combat, and Play Rough
- Can learn a wide variety of moves, including Fighting, Ground, and Dark-type moves
- Vulnerable to Fighting-type moves due to its Normal typing
Evolution:
- Evolves from Teddiursa starting at level 30
- Can further evolve into Ursaluna when exposed to a Peat Block during a full moon (introducing Generation VIII)
Interesting Facts:
- Ursaring is based on the brown bear, with its name combining "ursa," Latin for bear, and "ring," referring to the marking on its chest
- Known for its foraging skills, it can detect honey from miles away
- Despite its intimidating appearance, it is a nurturing parent, often seen helping its cub, Teddiursa, gather food
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