Stats & Training
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.
Many live in the clean seas of the south. They apparently can’t live in polluted waters.
Many live in the clean seas of the south. They apparently can’t live in polluted waters.
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 |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x61-75% Rock Smash 2x22-28% | ||
 Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Budew builds →Energy Ball 4x125-150%KO Giga Drain 4x111-133%KO Bullet Seed 4x42-50% Absorb 4x42-50% | ||
 Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 2x69-83% Rock Smash 2x22-28% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x125-150%KO Earthquake 2x56-67% Brick Break 2x69-83% Revenge 2x56-67% | ||
 Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Cubone builds →Focus Punch 2x64-78% Earthquake 2x69-83% Brick Break 2x36-44% Rock Smash 2x22-28% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x54-66% Rock Smash 2x15-20% | ||
 Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Pachirisu builds →Thunderbolt 2x49-59% Volt Switch 2x41-51% Shock Wave 2x37-44% Charge Beam 2x29-37% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Budew builds →Energy Ball 4x98-117%KO Giga Drain 4x85-102%KO Bullet Seed 4x37-44% Absorb 4x37-44% | ||
Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 2x61-73% Rock Smash 2x20-24% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x105-124%KO Earthquake 2x49-59% Brick Break 2x54-66% Low Sweep 2x49-59% | ||
 Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Snover builds →Solar Beam 4x150-177%KO Energy Ball 4x116-136%KO Giga Drain 4x98-116%KO Razor Leaf 4x75-89% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Budew builds →Solar Beam 4x127-150%KO Energy Ball 4x98-116%KO Giga Drain 4x86-102%KO Bullet Seed 4x28-34% | ||
 Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Gible builds →Earthquake 2x69-82% Bulldoze 2x43-51% Rock Smash 2x19-23% Sand Tomb 2x25-31% | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x90-106%KO High Jump Kick 2x77-92% Focus Blast 2x72-85% Energy Ball 4x73-86% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x130-153%KO Focus Blast 2x64-75% Earthquake 2x59-70% Brick Break 2x66-78% | ||
 Wooper WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Wooper builds →Earthquake 2x51-61% Dig 2x40-48% Bulldoze 2x32-38% Mud Shot 2x23-27% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Snover builds →Solar Beam 4x150-177%KO Energy Ball 4x116-136%KO Giga Drain 4x98-116%KO Razor Leaf 4x75-89% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Budew builds →Solar Beam 4x127-150%KO Energy Ball 4x98-116%KO Giga Drain 4x86-102%KO Bullet Seed 4x28-34% | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Gible builds →Earthquake 2x69-82% Dig 2x55-65% Bulldoze 2x43-51% Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x90-106%KO High Jump Kick 2x77-92% Focus Blast 2x72-85% Energy Ball 4x73-86% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Wooper builds →Earthquake 2x50-58% Dig 2x39-47% Bulldoze 2x29-35% Mud Shot 2x21-26% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Snover builds →Solar Beam 4x143-169%KO Energy Ball 4x109-128%KO Giga Drain 4x93-111%KO Razor Leaf 4x69-82% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Budew builds →Solar Beam 4x123-146%KO Energy Ball 4x93-111%KO Giga Drain 4x79-93% Bullet Seed 4x24-29% | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Gible builds →Earthquake 2x66-79% Dig 2x54-64% Bulldoze 2x42-50% Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x86-102%KO High Jump Kick 2x77-90% Focus Blast 2x69-82% Energy Ball 4x72-85% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x73-86% Earth Power 2x71-84% Dig 2x59-70% Bulldoze 2x46-54% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Wooper builds →Earthquake 2x48-57% Dig 2x39-46% Bulldoze 2x30-35% Mud Shot 2x20-24% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Snover builds →Solar Beam 4x142-168%KO Energy Ball 4x105-124%KO Giga Drain 4x92-108%KO Razor Leaf 4x68-81% | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x202-238%KO Energy Ball 4x151-178%KO Giga Drain 4x128-151%KO Magical Leaf 4x105-124%KO | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Gible builds →Earthquake 2x64-76% Dig 2x52-62% Bulldoze 2x39-46% Rock Smash 2x18-22% | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x72-86% Earth Power 2x71-83% Dig 2x57-68% Bulldoze 2x45-53% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Wooper builds →Earthquake 2x47-55% Dig 2x38-45% Bulldoze 2x29-35% Mud Shot 2x18-23% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Snover builds →Wood Hammer 4x141-166%KO Solar Beam 4x141-166%KO Energy Ball 4x107-126%KO Giga Drain 4x90-106%KO | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x201-237%KO Energy Ball 4x154-182%KO Giga Drain 4x129-151%KO Magical Leaf 4x103-121%KO | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Gible builds →Earthquake 2x64-76% Dig 2x51-61% Bulldoze 2x38-45% Rock Smash 2x18-22% | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x72-86% Earth Power 2x71-83% Dig 2x57-68% Bulldoze 2x45-53% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Wooper builds →Earthquake 2x47-55% Dig 2x38-45% Bulldoze 2x29-35% Mud Shot 2x18-23% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Snover builds →Wood Hammer 4x141-166%KO Solar Beam 4x141-166%KO Energy Ball 4x107-126%KO Giga Drain 4x90-106%KO | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x201-237%KO Energy Ball 4x154-182%KO Giga Drain 4x129-151%KO Magical Leaf 4x103-121%KO | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Gible builds →Earthquake 2x64-76% Dig 2x51-61% Bulldoze 2x38-45% Rock Smash 2x18-22% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Excadrill can KO Corsola with Earthquake (106-125%). Rillaboom threatens a KO with Wood Hammer (263-309%). Cobalion's Close Combat also KOs at 96-113%.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x106-125%KO Rapid Spin9-10% | ||
 Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Rillaboom builds →U Turn25-30% Wood Hammer 4x263-309%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x96-113%KO | ||
 Zeraora Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemAir Balloon NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Zeraora builds →Drain Punch 2x47-55% | ||
 Kartana GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Corsola View Kartana builds →Knock Off29-34% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
Corsola evolves into Cursola. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners 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
Breeding
Breed Corsola easily with 69 breeding partners from the Water1 and Water3 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Aqua Ring, Confuse Ray and 8 more to offspring.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Corsola Best Moveset
utility options keeps opponents guessing about Corsola's real targets. Wacanberry provides extra utility while flexible EVs and Sassy nature handle the stat profile. Regenerator ties it together.
Best Build
Corsola best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Screens Setter Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Hydro Pump
- Icy Wind
- Reflect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Amnesia and Aqua Ring give Corsola options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Ground coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Head Smash and Stone Edge. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Corsola Locations
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.
Best Locations to Catch Corsola in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
8 walking encounters at Lv. 50-63 for Corsola across Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Corsola Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Corsola fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves