Cursola

Cursola is a Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.

Cursola gather on the night of the full moon and fire off their branches toward the sky. There are various theories on why they might do this - ranging from it being a way to release the energy they’ve absorbed from others, to it being a form of communication between Cursola - but the true reason is still unknown.

Cursola

Cursola artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokédex data

National № 0864
Type Ghost
Species Coral Pokémon
Height 1.0 m (3′03″)
Weight 0.4 kg (0.9 lbs)
Abilities 1. Weak Armor
Perish Body (hidden ability)
Local № 0237 (Sword/Shield)

Training

EV yield 2 Sp. Atk
Catch rate 30 (3.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 179
Growth Rate Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Water 1, Water 3
Gender 25% male, 75% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 60
230 324
Attack 95
175 317
Defense 50
94 218
Sp. Atk 145
265 427
Sp. Def 130
238 394
Speed 30
58 174
Total 510 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Cursola.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
00½
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
½22

Evolution chart

Galarian Corsola#0222
Corsola
Galarian Corsola
Ghost
(Level 38)
Cursola#0864
Cursola
Ghost

Pokédex 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.

Moves learned by Cursola

Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Cursola learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
1DisableNormalStatus — 100
1HardenNormalStatus — —
1Perish SongNormalStatus — —
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
15SpiteGhostStatus — 100
20Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
25HexGhostSpecial 65 100
30CurseGhostStatus — —
35Strength SapGrassStatus — 100
40Power GemRockSpecial 80 100
45Night ShadeGhostSpecial — 100
50GrudgeGhostStatus — —
55Mirror CoatPsychicSpecial — 100

Egg moves

Cursola learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Cursola gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Confuse RayGhostStatus — 100
Destiny BondGhostStatus — —
HazeIceStatus — —
Head SmashRockPhysical 150 80
Nature PowerNormalStatus — —
Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100

Move Tutor moves

Cursola can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Burning JealousyFireSpecial 70 100
Meteor BeamRockSpecial 120 90
PoltergeistGhostPhysical 110 90

Moves learnt by TM

Cursola is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
07Pin MissileBugPhysical 25 95
08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
15DigGroundPhysical 80 100
16ScreechNormalStatus — 85
17Light ScreenPsychicStatus — —
18ReflectPsychicStatus — —
19SafeguardNormalStatus — —
20Self-DestructNormalPhysical 200 100
21RestPsychicStatus — —
22Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus — —
27Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
28Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
31AttractNormalStatus — 100
32SandstormRockStatus — —
33Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
34Sunny DayFireStatus — —
35HailIceStatus — —
36WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 35 85
38Will-O-WispFireStatus — 85
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
42RevengeFightingPhysical 60 100
48Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
51Icicle SpearIcePhysical 25 100
54Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 90
55BrineWaterSpecial 65 100
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
77HexGhostSpecial 65 100
81BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
98Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100

Moves learnt by TR

Cursola is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
03Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
04SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
05Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
06BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
10EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
11PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
17AmnesiaPsychicStatus — —
18Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
20SubstituteNormalStatus — —
26EndureNormalStatus — —
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
33Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
46Iron DefenseSteelStatus — —
49Calm MindPsychicStatus — —
63Power GemRockSpecial 80 100
67Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
75Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
76Stealth RockRockStatus — —
84ScaldWaterSpecial 80 100
95Throat ChopDarkPhysical 80 100
98LiquidationWaterPhysical 85 100

Cursola sprites

Type Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Cursola sprite from Sword & Shield —
Shiny — —

Where to find Cursola

Sword Trade/migrate from another game
Shield Evolve Corsola/Galarian Corsola
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus		 Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet		 Location data not yet available

Answers to Cursola questions

Other languages

English Cursola
Japanese サニゴーン (Sanigōn)
German Gorgasonn
French Corayôme
Italian Cursola
Spanish Cursola
Korean 산호르곤 (sanhoreugon)
Chinese (Simplified) 魔灵珊瑚
Chinese (Traditional) 魔靈珊瑚

 

English Coral Pokémon
Japanese さんごポケモン
German Korallen-Pokémon
French Pokémon Corail
Italian Pokémon Corallo
Spanish Pokémon Coral
Korean 산호포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 珊瑚宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 珊瑚寶可夢

Name origin

curse
supernatural power causing harm
solar
of or relating to the Sun