Corsola is technically a pre-evolution of Cursola, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Watch the Grass matchup though — quadruple damage means one hit can end it. It works well under Trick Room.
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.
The points on its head absorb nutrients from clean water. They cannot survive in polluted water.
Corsola Weakness
VulnerableType-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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
Corsola evolves into Cursola. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A decent partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 100 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Corsola easily with 37 breeding partners from the Water1 and Water3 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Mist, Rock Slide and 2 more to offspring.
utility options keeps opponents guessing about Corsola's real targets. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn while flexible EVs EVs and a nature nature handle the stat profile. An ability ties it together.
Best Build
Best Corsola Moveset
- Recover
- Surf
- Toxic
- Mirror Coat
Recommended Teammates
Breeding's the move. Amnesia and Mist give Corsola options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Psychic coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Surf and Rock Slide. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Corsola's scattered across 20 spots in mid-game fishing spots with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations
Bring Good Rod and Super Rod for Corsola. There are 20 fishing encounters from Lv. 20-40 with no walking alternatives. Pick the spot with the best rate and settle in.
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.
Corsola evolves into Cursola at level 38. Corsola is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Corsola fills the support role. It's a special attacker with 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.
Corsola appears in 16 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Corsola first appeared in Gold & Silver and spans 16 games across 8 generations. It later gained a Galarian form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
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 VIIISwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A