Corsola Best Moveset
Healing a third of HP on each switch through AbilityRegenerator is the one thing keeping Corsola relevant across eight generations of otherwise bottom-tier play. Water/Rock typing creates too many weaknesses. This moveset runs Held ItemLeftovers with NatureBold and Water-type moves for a support role that stronger options do better.
95 Defense and 95 Sp. Def in Gen II (Gold & Silver) were decent for a defensive Pokemon. 55 Attack and 35 Speed meant Corsola only stalled, never pressured.
Support Moveset
- Recover
- Surf
- Toxic
- Mirror Coat
Recommended Teammates
Natural Cure healed status on switch-out in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Good defensive ability, but Corsola's offenses were too low to make switching in worthwhile.
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Earthquake
- Explosion
- Hidden Power Rock
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Peaked in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Stealth Rock setter with Recover and the defensive bulk to absorb special hits. 35 Speed and Water/Rock typing gave too many weaknesses.
Best Moves
Best Build
Corsola best EVs are HP and Speed
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Rock Polish
- Endeavor
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Regenerator healed 33% on switch-out in Gen V (Black & White). Perfect for a defensive Pokemon, but 410 BST limited what that defense could accomplish.
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Power Gem
- Toxic
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Power creep pushed Corsola down in Gen VI (X & Y). 55 Attack couldn't pressure anything, and faster threats broke through the 95/95 defenses with ease.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Power Gem
- Scald
- Confuse Ray
- Attract
Recommended Teammates
Five gens of the same ceiling in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Regenerator cycling kept it alive, but the damage taken outpaced what it healed back.
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Recover
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Galarian Corsola arrived as a Ghost-type in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield) with Eviolite making it a serious wall. Original Corsola stayed at the bottom while the dead variant thrived.
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Scald
- Curse
- Mirror Coat
Recommended Teammates
Corsola Weakness
Type-wise, Corsola takes extra damage from Grass, Electric, Fighting, and Ground. Watch out for Grass attacks, those deal 4x damage. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Grass |
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fire |
What is Corsola Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Corsola
Conkeldurr's Drain Punch hits Corsola for 64-75%. Garchomp deals 74-87% with Earthquake.
 Kartana GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Kartana builds →Knock Off20-24% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x64-75% Mach Punch 2x35-41% Knock Off19-22% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x74-87% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x76-90% Shadow Ball43-51% Thunderbolt 2x97-114%KO | ||
Evolution
Corsola evolves into Cursola. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 100 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Corsola
No wild encounters for Corsola in Winds & Waves. Bring Corsola over from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Ruby & Sapphire, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Corsola in WW
- Step 1Corsola ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Super rod · Cianwood City. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Super rod · Route 21. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Super rod · Route 128. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Cursola
A handful of locations for Corsola with high spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Corsola in BDSP
To get Corsola, start by catching Corsola through walking encounters at Lv. 50-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Corsola ✓Route 230Lv.50GrassRate 40%Swarm activeFountainspring CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameRiverbank CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStill-Water CavernLv.58-63CavePost-game- Step 2Evolve into Cursola
moderate rates across 1 encounter spots for Corsola. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Corsola in SwSh
Step 1Corsola ✓Giant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%Overcast- Step 2Evolve into CursolaBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Cursola egg.
high spawn rates in early-game fishing spots across 18 locations. Corsola's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Corsola in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
9 spots to find Corsola at Lv. 10-55 via fishing and gift. Not all of them exist in both Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun versions, so filter by your copy below.
Base Stats
Corsola's spread favors balanced defenses over offense. Defense leads the defensive side, Speed eats the cost. Yields 2 Defense and Sp. Def EVs per defeat. Fast 800K XP curve to level.
Watch your step when wandering areas oceans once covered. What looks like a stone could be this Pokémon, and it will curse you if you kick it.
Corsola Guide
Corsola isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Cursola to unlock its full potential. At 410 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Corsola's biggest threats include Venusaur (Grass), Jolteon (Electric), and Hitmonlee (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Venusaur is the most dangerous since Grass moves deal 4x damage. Ground-type attackers are also a problem. At base 35 Speed, Corsola won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Run Regenerator on Corsola. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Corsola also gets Hustle and Natural Cure, but they don't compare.
Regenerator is the hidden ability. It heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out. Worth hunting for if you want Corsola to compete at a higher level.
Corsola fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 55 Attack and 65 Sp. Atk. Base 35 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Corsola first appeared in Gold & Silver and spans 17 games across 9 generations. It later gained a Galarian form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves