Ability Detail

Summary

Cursed Body is a Pokémon ability primarily characterized by its potential to disrupt the attacking strategies of opponents. Here are the key aspects and effects related to Cursed Body:

Effect: When a Pokémon with Cursed Body is hit by a damaging move, there is a 30% chance that the move will be disabled for 4 turns. This means that the opponent will not be able to use the disabled move during this period, which can potentially force them to switch strategies or Pokémon.
Trigger Condition: The disabling effect activates only when the Pokémon with Cursed Body is hit by a move, making it a reactive ability. It does not require any special activation command from the player.
Compatibility: Cursed Body is found on Ghost-type Pokémon more frequently than other types. Notable Pokémon with this ability include Mimikyu, Froslass, Jellicent, and Gengar. These Pokémon can capitalize on this ability to force switches and

Flavor Texts

black-white: May disable a move used on the Pokémon.

black-2-white-2: May disable a move used on the Pokémon.

x-y: May disable a move used on the Pokémon.

omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire: May disable a move used on the Pokémon.

sun-moon: May disable a move used on the Pokémon.

ultra-sun-ultra-moon: May disable a move used on the Pokémon.

lets-go-pikachu-lets-go-eevee: May disable a move used on the Pokémon.

sword-shield: May disable a move used on the Pokémon.

scarlet-violet: May disable a move that has dealt damage to the Pokémon.

Pokémon with the Cursed-Body ability