Cursola (Japanese: サニゴーン, Hepburn: Sanigoon) (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 | ||
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| 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[]
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| Total | 510
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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 | 
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Status | — | 100% | 5 |
| 1 | Tackle |
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Harden |
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Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Astonish | 
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Physical | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Disable |
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Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 15 | Spite |
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 20 | Ancient Power | 
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Special | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| 25 | Hex |
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Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 30 | Curse |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 35 | Strength Sap | 
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | Power Gem |
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Special | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 45 | Night Shade |
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Special | ? | 100% | 15 |
| 50 | Grudge |
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Status | — | 100% | 5 |
| 55 | Mirror Coat | 
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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. | ||||||
By breeding[]
| To see the Egg Moves that Cursola can learn, refer to Corsola. |
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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[]
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 125. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.