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Master League PvP guide

Ursaring Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Ursaring is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #283. Its recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Close Combat and Swift.

Master League

#283

Situational

Type

Normal

Best Fast Move

Shadow Claw

Charged Moves

Close CombatSwift

Max CP

3,329

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT URSARING

Is Ursaring Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Ursaring is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #283.

Ursaring is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #403 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #445.

Ursaring can evolve into Ursaluna, which is one of the strongest options in Master League where it is ranked #11, and is also ranked #156 in Ultra League and #180 in Great League.

Ursaring PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Great League#44576.6Shadow Claw, Close Combat, Swift
Ultra League#40375.0Shadow Claw, Swift, Close Combat
Master LeagueBest#28354.8Shadow Claw, Close Combat, Swift

Best Moveset for Ursaring in Pokémon GO PvP

Shadow Claw
ghost

Fast Move

DMG6Energy+8Turns2DPT3.00EPT4.00

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Close Combat
fighting

Charged Move

DMG100Energy cost45

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Swift
normal

Charged Move · STAB

DMG55Energy cost35

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

The recommended PvP moveset for Ursaring is Shadow Claw with Close Combat and Swift.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Ursaring in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Counter
fighting

Fast Move

DMG8Energy+6Turns2DPT4.00EPT3.00

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Metal Claw
steel

Fast Move

DMG5Energy+7Turns2DPT2.50EPT3.50

Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water

Shadow ClawRecommended
ghost

Fast Move

DMG6Energy+8Turns2DPT3.00EPT4.00

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Charged Moves

Close CombatRecommended
fighting

Charged Move

DMG100Energy cost45

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Hyper Beam
normal

Charged Move · STAB

DMG150Energy cost80

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Play Rough
fairy

Charged Move

DMG90Energy cost60

Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting

Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel

SwiftRecommended
normal

Charged Move · STAB

DMG55Energy cost35

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Trailblaze
grass

Charged Move

DMG65Energy cost45

Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic

Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel

Return
normal

Charged Move · STAB

DMG130Energy cost70

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Ursaring PvP Move Counts

Shadow Claw → Close Combat

6 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

6656

Shadow Claw → Swift

5 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

5454

Ursaring Battle Guide

Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Ursaring wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.

Ursaring Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Ursaring's Normal typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • fighting1.6×

Resistant to

  • ghost0.391×

Best Counters to Ursaring in Pokémon GO PvP

Recommended attacks are measured against Ursaring in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Ursaring's league HP.

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Aqua Tailwater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    44% HP

  • Spacial Renddragon

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    76% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Metal Clawsteel

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Close Combatfighting

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    122% HP

  • Behemoth Bladesteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    92% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Waterfallwater

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Avalancheice

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    56% HP

  • Origin Pulsewater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    98% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Geomancyfairy

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Close Combatfighting

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    94% HP

  • Moonblastfairy

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    63% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Roar of Timedragon

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    113% HP

  • Iron Headsteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    64% HP

Ratings are shown from Ursaring's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Ursaring.

Best Teammates for Ursaring in Pokémon GO PvP

Good teammates for Ursaring should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.

Covers 4 of Ursaring's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Ursaring's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Ursaring's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Ursaring's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Ursaring's 5 hardest current matchups.

Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.

Best PvP IVs for Ursaring

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Great League#10/14/151,498191,630,876
#20/15/131,496191,628,475
#30/15/141,499191,628,475
#41/13/151,500191,627,421
#51/14/131,498191,625,090
Ultra League#10/15/132,50033.53,508,088
#20/14/142,49833.53,507,152
#30/13/152,49633.53,505,949
#41/15/112,50033.53,501,602
#50/15/152,492333,501,571
Master League#115/15/153,329505,241,463
#214/15/153,316505,220,581
#315/15/143,322505,213,283
#415/14/153,319505,208,498
#513/15/153,303505,199,698

Ursaring Stats in Pokémon GO

Ursaring's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Great League

Ursaring 0/14/15 (Best IV)

Level
19
CP
1,498
Attack
137.4
Defense
92
HP
129

Ultra League

Ursaring 0/15/13 (Best IV)

Level
33.5
CP
2,500
Attack
177.6
Defense
119.7
HP
165

Master League

Ursaring 15/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
50
CP
3,329
Attack
210.9
Defense
133.6
HP
186

Ursaring Evolution

A Shadow form of Ursaring also exists in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon Similar to Ursaring in Pokémon GO PvP

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Ursaring Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

What is the best moveset for Ursaring in Pokémon GO PvP?

Ursaring's recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Close Combat and Swift.

Is Ursaring good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Ursaring is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #283.

What counters Ursaring in Pokémon GO PvP?

Palkia (Origin), Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Kyogre are among the strongest current counters to Ursaring in Master League.

What is Ursaring weak to in Pokémon GO?

Ursaring is weak to Fighting (1.6×).