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 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
Top-performing counters used against Cursola.
Annihilape FightingGhost | A |
Lokix BugDark | A |
Gengar GhostPoison | A |
Tyranitar RockDark | A |
Pokemon that perform well against Cursola.
Annihilape FightingGhost | A |
Lokix BugDark | A |
Gengar GhostPoison | A |
Tyranitar RockDark | A |
Cursola resists or is immune to these Pokemon in competitive.
Volcarona BugFire | A |
Annihilape FightingGhost | A |
Farigiraf NormalPsychic | A |
Glimmora RockPoison | A |
Blissey Normal | B |
Cursola resists or is immune to these Pokemon.
Volcarona BugFire | A |
Annihilape FightingGhost | A |
Farigiraf NormalPsychic | A |
Glimmora RockPoison | A |
Blissey Normal | B |
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
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.
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Doubles Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Blizzard
- Surf
- Ancient Power
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Earth Power
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Hex
- Will O Wisp
- Strength Sap
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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.
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.
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 CorsolaGiant's MirrorOverworld Lv.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.
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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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

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 8SwShDebut

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