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Cursola

Cursola (Japanese: サニゴーン, HepburnSanigoon) (KURR-suh-luh[1]) is a Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII and it is the evolved form of Corsola in its Galarian form.

Biology

Physiology

Cursola is a Pokémon that looks like a dead coral. Its body is covered with coral branches and thorns, which is similar to those of Staghorn coral. Its top body is connected to the base, which has four limbs underneath and controls terrestrial movements. There are three holes in its face which resembles a ghost's face. Two small, semicircle-shaped at the top and an abstract shaped mouth where Cursola's face resides, having a white, spherical shape with red tired eyes and a small triangular-shaped mouth.

Behavior

During a full moon night, Cursola will congregate in large groups and launch their branches skywards. Many people theorize that the main reason for this behavior is either releasing all of the ectoplasmic energy or as a way of communication. Although the truth behind such peculiar behavior of Cursola remains unknown, it is still an amazing sight to behold.

A Cursola can sometimes be seen happily floating around, which many assume that it is overjoyed to have become lighter in weight.

Natural Abilities

Cursola's seemingly lifeless shell is composed of ectoplasm that protects the core spirit inside Cursola. The ectoplasm covering Cursola's body can cause anyone who touches it to become as stiff as stone. It gained this shell by absorbing the spirit force of other creatures. As a result of containing too much energy from when it was Corsola, the energy burst out.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Sword and Shield Evolve Galarian Corsola
Max Raid Battles: Giant's Mirror, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins
None
Rare
SWSH
The Isle of Armor
Max Raid Battles: Challenge Beach, Courageous Cavern, Stepping-Stone Sea Rare
SWSH
The Crown Tundra
Max Raid Battles: Ballimere Lake, Frigid Sea, Giant's Foot, Old Cemetery, Slippery Slope Rare

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.


Stats

Stats
HP
60
Attack
95
Defense
50
Sp. Atk
145
Sp. Def
130
Speed
30
Total
510

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Generation VIII
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Perish Song Status 100% 5
1 Tackle Physical 40 100% 35
1 Harden Status 100% 30
1 Astonish Physical 30 100% 15
1 Disable Status 100% 20
15 Spite Status 100% 10
20 Ancient Power Special 60 100% 5
25 Hex Special 65 100% 10
30 Curse Status 100% 10
35 Strength Sap Status 100% 10
40 Power Gem Special 80 100% 20
45 Night Shade Special ? 100% 15
50 Grudge Status 100% 5
55 Mirror Coat Special ? 100% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM

Generation IX
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Generation VIII
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM07 Pin Missile Physical 25 95% 20
TM08 Hyper Beam Special 150 90% 5
TM09 Giga Impact Physical 150 90% 5
TM15 Dig Physical 80 100% 10
TM16 Screech Status 85% 40
TM17 Light Screen Status 100% 30
TM18 Reflect Status 100% 20
TM19 Safeguard Status 100% 25
TM20 Self-Destruct Physical 200 100% 5
TM21 Rest Status 100% 10
TM22 Rock Slide Physical 75 90% 10
TM24 Snore Special 50 100% 15
TM25 Protect Status 100% 10
TM27 Icy Wind Special 55 95% 15
TM28 Giga Drain Special 75 100% 10
TM31 Attract Status 100% 15
TM32 Sandstorm Status 100% 10
TM33 Rain Dance Status 100% 5
TM34 Sunny Day Status 100% 5
TM35 Hail Status 100% 10
TM36 Whirlpool Special 35 85% 15
TM38 Will-O-Wisp Status 85% 15
TM39 Facade Physical 70 100% 20
TM42 Revenge Physical 60 100% 10
TM48 Rock Tomb Physical 60 95% 15
TM51 Icicle Spear Physical 25 100% 30
TM54 Rock Blast Physical 25 90% 10
TM55 Brine Special 65 100% 10
TM76 Round Special 60 100% 15
TM77 Hex Special 65 100% 10
TM81 Bulldoze Physical 60 100% 20
TM98 Stomping Tantrum Physical 75 100% 10
TR01 Body Slam Physical 85 100% 15
TR03 Hydro Pump Special 110 80% 5
TR04 Surf Special 90 100% 15
TR05 Ice Beam Special 90 100% 10
TR06 Blizzard Special 110 70% 5
TR10 Earthquake Physical 100 100% 10
TR11 Psychic Special 90 100% 10
TR17 Amnesia Status 100% 20
TR18 Leech Life Physical 80 100% 10
TR20 Substitute Status 100% 10
TR26 Endure Status 100% 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Status 100% 10
TR33 Shadow Ball Special 80 100% 15
TR46 Iron Defense Status 100% 15
TR49 Calm Mind Status 100% 20
TR63 Power Gem Special 80 100% 20
TR67 Earth Power Special 90 100% 10
TR75 Stone Edge Physical 100 80% 5
TR76 Stealth Rock Status 100% 20
TR84 Scald Special 80 100% 15
TR95 Throat Chop Physical 80 100% 15
TR98 Liquidation Physical 85 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By breeding

To see the Egg Moves that Cursola can learn, refer to Corsola.


By tutoring

Generation IX
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Generation VIII
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
SwSh Burning Jealousy Special 70 100% 5
SwSh Meteor Beam Special 120 90% 10
SwSh Poltergeist Physical 110 90% 5
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

    Trivia

    Origin

    Cursola is based on bleached coral. Its petrification ability is likely based on the Greek mythology monster Gorgon, a horrifying woman-like creature with sharp-fanged vipers as hair that can turn their victims into stones. It also slightly resembles an animal skeleton, thus its Ghost type.

    Etymology

    Cursola comes from "curse", "sole" (a piece of coral), "soul" and Corsola.

    Its Japanese name, Sanigoon, comes from "goon", "gone", "Gorgon" and Sunnygo (Corsola's Japanese name).

    Gallery

    1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 125. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.