Special
Wallbreaker
CTier
30Speed · Very Slow

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.

Base Stats
High
HP60
C
Attack95
B
Defense50
D
Sp. Atk145
A
Sp. Def130
A
Speed30
F
Total510
Details
Catch Rate
Difficult30 / 255
Growth Rate
Fast800,000 XP
Height1.0 m
3'03"Small
Weight0.4 kg
0.9 lbsFeather
Base XP179
Average
Abilities
Weak ArmorRare
Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Perish BodyHATop Pick
When hit by a move that makes direct contact, the Pokémon and the attacker will faint after three turns unless they switch out of battle.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe
Special Attack training target
Pokedex Entries

Its shell is overflowing with its heightened otherworldly energy. The ectoplasm serves as protection for this Pokémon’s core spirit.

Cursola is weak to Ghost and Dark. 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 Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)Poison, Bug
0x (Immune)Normal, Fighting
Type ChartExcellent
2Weak
2Resist
2Immune
Score+4
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
GhostDark
½xResist
PoisonBug
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
NormalFighting
STAB (2)
PsychicGhost
How to Beat Cursola (Best Counters)

Lokix threatens a KO with Sucker Punch (114-134%). Gengar deals 49-58% with Shadow Ball.

Annihilape
Annihilape
FightingGhost
A
Recommended Build
AbilityDefiant
ItemSitrus Berry
NatureJolly
Moves
  • Rage Fist
  • ProtectPriority
  • Drain Punch
  • Bulk Up
View Annihilape builds →

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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Corsola
#222Corsola
38
Level 38
Cursola
#864Cursola
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Corsola
WaterRock
Cursola
Ghost
HP
65
60-5
ATK
55
95+40
DEF
95
50-45
SP.ATK
65
145+80
SP.DEF
95
130+35
SPE
35
30-5
BST
410D-Tier
510C-Tier+100
ROLE
Balanced
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Utility
Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Cursola to get Corsola eggs easily using 114 partners from the Water1 and Water3 egg groups.

Egg Groups
Water1Water3
Gender
♂25.0%♀75.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Breed With (best first)
azumarillblastoisegolduckferaligatrkingdraswampertdrapionclawitzergolisopodslowbroslowkingoctillery
12 of 114·

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

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 10.

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Moves

Level-Up Moves

Cursola doesn't learn any moves by leveling up

TM Moves

Cursola can't learn any TM moves

Egg Moves

Cursola doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Cursola can't learn any Tutor moves

Cursola can't be caught in Winds & Waves. Transfer Corsola from Gold or Crystal and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.

How to Obtain Cursola in Winds & Waves

  1. Corsola
    Step 1Obtain Corsola

    Also found in:

    GoldCrystal
  2. Cursola
    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.

  • Cursola's biggest threats include Gengar (Ghost) and Houndoom (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 30 Speed, Cursola won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.

  • 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.

  • The core moveset is Strengthsap, Stealth Rock, Will O Wisp, and Night Shade. Strengthsap leads at 19% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.

Introduced in Sword & Shield, Cursola has appeared in 2 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.

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