Move Detail

Curse Move Detail

Summary

Curse is a unique move with different effects depending on the type of the user. For Ghost-type Pokémon, Curse sacrifices half of the user's maximum HP to place a curse on the target, causing it to lose 1/4 of its maximum HP at the end of each turn. For non-Ghost-type Pokémon, Curse boosts the user's Attack and Defense stats by one stage and lowers its Speed stat by one stage. Curse does not have a power or accuracy value since its effects are not directly related to inflicting damage. The move is widely used for strategic setups, particularly in stall and tank strategies, and remains a staple for Ghost-type Pokémon in both casual and competitive play.

Effect

If the user is a ghost: user pays half its max HP to place a curse on the target, damaging it for 1/4 its max HP every turn. Otherwise: Lowers the user's Speed by one stage, and raises its Attack and Defense by one stage each. The curse effect is passed on by baton pass. This move cannot be copied by mirror move.

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gold-silver: Works differently for ghost-types.

crystal: Works differently for ghost-types.

ruby-sapphire: A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.

emerald: A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.

firered-leafgreen: A move that works differently for the GHOST-type and all the other types.

diamond-pearl: A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.

platinum: A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.

heartgold-soulsilver: A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.

black-white: A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

black-2-white-2: A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

x-y: A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire: A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

sun-moon: A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

ultra-sun-ultra-moon: A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

lets-go-pikachu-lets-go-eevee: A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

sword-shield: A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

legends-arceus: A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

scarlet-violet: A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.

Curse Pokémon

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Curse Move Detail

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Curse Pokémon