Under Trick Room, Cursola's terrible Speed becomes its best asset — it 'outspeeds' nearly everything when turns are reversed. And it hits hard enough to make that matter. Normal and Fighting moves can't touch it, and only 2 types hit it super-effectively.
Cursola's all-in on Sp. Atk at the expense of Speed. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs and follows a fast 800K XP curve.
Its shell is overflowing with its heightened otherworldly energy. The ectoplasm serves as protection for this Pokémon’s core spirit.
Be cautious of the ectoplasmic body surrounding its soul. You’ll become stiff as stone if you touch it.
Cursola Weakness
ExcellentCursola is weak to Ghost and Dark-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves entirely. Cursola's special bulk (base 130 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
Cursola is the evolved form of Corsola. Breeding produces Corsola eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Corsola gave Cursola the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+80), bringing the total to 510 stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Cursola to get Corsola eggs easily using 114 partners from the Water1 and Water3 egg groups.
Cursola's job is getting Stealth Rock up and staying on the field. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Perishbody helps it stick around, and max HP and Sp. Def EVs prioritize longevity.
Best Build
Best Cursola Moveset
- Strength Sap
- Stealth Rock
- Will O Wisp
- Night Shade
Recommended Teammates
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Cursola cleanly, with Poltergeist and Shadow Ball anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
No wild encounters for Cursola. The 2-stage line runs through Corsola, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 38 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Cursola in Sword & Shield
Step 1Catch CorsolaMODERATEGiant's MirrorOverworldLv.28-305%MidOvercast- Step 2Cursola ✓
Cursola has a 510 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a wallbreaker. Base 145 Sp. Atk is where it shines.
Corsola evolves into Cursola at level 38. Cursola is the fully evolved form. At 510 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Weak Armor is the go-to ability for Cursola. It raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move. Its hidden ability Perish Body can work in specific setups.
Cursola fills the wallbreaker role. It's a special attacker with base 145 Sp. Atk. Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Cursola can be found in Sword & Shield.
Introduced in Sword & Shield, Cursola has appeared in 1 games across 2 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A