cursola

cursola

Attributes

  • Species: Cursola
  • Base Experience: 179
  • Height: 10
  • Weight: 4
  • Is Default: True
  • Order: 1048
  • Base Happiness: 50
  • Capture Rate: 30
  • Color: White
  • Egg Groups: Water1 , Water3
  • Gender Rate: 6
  • Has No Gender Differences
  • Hatch Counter: 20
  • Habitat:
  • Is Baby: False
  • Is Legendary: False
  • Is Mythical: False
  • Shape: Arms

Stats

  • HP
    60
  • Attack
    95
  • Defense
    50
  • Special Attack
    145
  • Special Defense
    130
  • Speed
    30

Abilities

Held items

    None

Summary

Cursola is a Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.

Type: Ghost

Abilities:

  • Weak Armor: Decreases Defense by one stage and increases Speed by two stages when hit by a physical move.
  • Perish Body (Hidden Ability): Causes any Pokémon that makes contact with Cursola to faint after three turns unless they switch out.

Physical Characteristics:

  • Cursola is a spectral Pokémon resembling a bleached, white coral with hollow, branching limbs.
  • Its body appears fragile and is covered with numerous ghostly, ethereal tendrils.
  • The core of its body is a spherical structure resembling a ghostly face with hollow eyes and a mouth.
  • The overall appearance evokes a sense of decay and spectral eeriness, consistent with its Ghost typing.

Behavior and Habitat:

  • Cursola is known to inhabit areas with warm, shallow waters, particularly where coral reefs have been adversely affected by climate change.
  • It tends to remain stationary, blending in with the remnants of its pre-evolution, Corsola, which has been bleached by environmental changes.
  • Its spectral nature hints at a solitary existence, primarily interacting with other Pokémon through its abilities.

In Battle:

  • Cursola is a strong special attacker with access to a variety of Ghost-type moves.
  • Notable moves include Shadow Ball, Hex, and Strength Sap, which allows it to recover HP while lowering the opponent's Attack.
  • Effective against Psychic and Ghost types, Cursola can exploit its high Special Attack to deal significant damage.
  • Its Weak Armor ability can be strategically used to boost its Speed, making it more competitive against faster opponents.
  • Vulnerable to Dark-type moves due to its Ghost typing.

Evolution:

  • Evolves from Galarian Corsola when leveled up after reaching a certain level (Level 38).
  • Galarian Corsola is a regional variant found in the Galar region, differing significantly from the original Corsola species.

Interesting Facts:

  • Cursola is thematically inspired by the phenomenon of coral bleaching, a serious environmental issue where corals lose their color and vitality due to stress factors like climate change.
  • Its design and abilities reflect the idea of life after death, with its hollow, ghostly form symbolizing the remnants of once-living coral.
  • Cursola's introduction in Pokémon Sword and Shield highlights the series' ongoing commitment to incorporating real-world themes into its Pokémon designs.

Pokémon Sprites

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Front Default
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Back Default
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Front Shiny
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Back Shiny

Evolution Chain

Corsola - 222
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Cursola - 864
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Min. Lvl 38

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Moves

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

Flavor Text Entries

  • Sword: Its shell is overflowing with its heightened otherworldly energy. The ectoplasm serves as protection for this Pokémon’s core spirit.
  • Shield: Be cautious of the ectoplasmic body surrounding its soul. You’ll become stiff as stone if you touch it.

Pokedex

  • 864 National
  • 237 Galar

    • Cards

    Galarian Cursola
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    Created by Kagemaru Himeno for the Unknown Set set.

    Galarian Cursola V
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    Created by 5ban Graphics for the Unknown Set set.

    Galarian Cursola V
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    Created by 5ban Graphics for the Unknown Set set.

    Galarian Cursola
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    Created by Shin Nagasawa for the Unknown Set set.

    Galarian Cursola
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    Created by Misa Tsutsui for the Unknown Set set.