QC APPROVED [2/2]
[Overview]
Teddiursa is back for more competitive battling with an amazing Attack stat, but its frail defenses and a horrible Speed stat keep it away from common usage, unfortunately. Quick Feet manages to fix the Speed problem, and Bulk Up can be used to remedy its poor Defense stat, but Teddiursa finds it hard to set up. On top of this Teddiursa is often overshadowed by Taillow, which has dual STAB coverage and higher Attack and Speed. Teddiursa has some nice advantages over Taillow, however, such as the ability to hit Steel-types for super effective damage, and a higher Attack stat than Taillow without a Guts boost.</p>
[SET]
name: Quick Feet
move 1: Protect / Swords Dance
move 2: Facade
move 3: Crunch
move 4: Close Combat / Fire Punch
item: Toxic Orb
ability: Quick Feet
nature: Jolly
evs: 36 HP / 196 Atk / 36 Def / 36 SpD / 196 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Sadly, this is Teddiursa's only viable set. Use Protect on the first turn and proceed to sweep with STAB Facade. Crunch is mainly used for Ghost- and Psychic-type Pokemon, and it offers unresisted coverage with Close Combat. Close Combat is what gives Teddiursa an edge over Taillow, allowing it to nail Steel-type Pokemon that can safely switch in on Facade Teddiursa You can use Fire Punch to hit Bronzor— and other Steel-type Pokemon without lowering its defenses but will lose out on of both coverage and power.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The EVs are invested primarily in Teddiursa's Speed and Attack stats to increase its offensive capabilities, while the remaining EVs are used to increase its HP, Defense, and Special Defense stats by one point. You can use Swords Dance if you have a way of getting Teddiursa room to set up. A good teammate for this is Wynaut with Encore. Taillow manages to 2HKO Teddiursa with Brave Bird. While Teddiursa does the same with Facade, Taillow is faster than it and will always KO. Also, The EVs allow Teddiursa to hit 14 speed with a Jolly nature, and after a Quick Feet boost it hits 21 speed, which is enough to outspeed all of the unboosted LC metagame.</p>
[Other Options]
<p>Teddiursa has a diverse movepool, but sadly not a lot of viable options. Attacks such as Earthquake, Aerial Ace and Rock Slide can be used to hit certain Pokemon for super effective damage, but generally aren't used because Facade is more powerful. Brick Break is an alternative to Close Combat to avoid drops to Teddiursa's Defense and Special Defense, but the extra power that comes with Close Combat is appreciated. Hone Claws is good for boosting Attack and Accuracy, but Teddiursa doesn't have many low accuracy moves to abuse it with. It also has fairly good support moves, but sadly no bulk to make it a reliable supporter.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>Sadly, priority is the end of Teddiursa due to its frail defenses. Wooper is a solid check due to Unaware ignoring the Swords Dance boosts, and Wooper is able to set up with Curse against Teddiursa or stall it Toxic damage with Recover. Faster Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Taillow can outspeed and KO Teddiursa. Bronzor also walls it. The LC metagame is filled with Fighting-types, most notably Scraggy, Mienfoo, and Timburr, all of which can OHKO Teddiursa with a STAB attack.</p>
[Dream World]
<p>Teddiursa's DW ability is Honey Gather, which is only usable outside of battle. Therefore Quick Feet both outclass it competitively.</p>
