Cursola (#0864) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk9590–161175–317

Def5049–11294–218

SpA145135–216265–427

SpD130121–200238–394

Spe3031–9058–174

Total510Higher than 75% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 30). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Cursola outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dark2×Ghost2×

Resists

Bug½×Poison½×

Immune to

Fighting0×Normal0×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

FlyingGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonFairy

Abilities

Weak Armor
Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Perish BodyHidden ability
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.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0222CorsolaWaterRock
1. Level 38#0864CursolaGhost

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1DisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

1HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30

1Perish SongUser and target both faint after three turns.NormalStatus——5

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

15SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

20Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

25HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

30CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

35Strength SapHeals the user by the target’s current Attack stat and lowers the target’s Attack by one stage.GrassStatus—100%10

40Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

45Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

50GrudgeIf the user faints this turn, the PP of the move that fainted it drops to 0.GhostStatus——5

55Mirror CoatInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.PsychicSpec—100%20

TM / HM / TR 54

TM07Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM15DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM16ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

TM17Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM18ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM19SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TM20Self-DestructUser faints.NormalPhys200100%5

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM27Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM28Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM32SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM34Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM35HailChanges the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.IceStatus——10

TM36WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM38Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM42RevengeInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.FightingPhys60100%10

TM48Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM51Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30

TM54Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM55BrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM77HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM81BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM98Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TR01Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TR03Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TR04SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TR05Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TR06BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TR10EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TR11PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TR17AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TR18Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR33Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR49Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TR63Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

TR67Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TR75Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TR76Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TR84ScaldHas a 30% chance to burn the target.WaterSpec80100%15

TR95Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

TR98LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

Tutor 3

TutorBurning JealousyBurns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.FireSpec70100%5

TutorMeteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10

TutorPoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Coral Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#237

Be cautious of the ectoplasmic body surrounding its soul. You’ll become stiff as stone if you touch it.
Shield
Its shell is overflowing with its heightened otherworldly energy. The ectoplasm serves as protection for this Pokémon’s core spirit.
Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: サニゴーン
Japanese (romaji): Sunigoon
Korean: 산호르곤
Chinese (Traditional): 魔靈珊瑚
Chinese (Simplified): 魔灵珊瑚
French: Corayôme
German: Gorgasonn
Spanish: Cursola
Italian: Cursola

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 SpA
Catch rate: 30 ≈3.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 179
Growth rate: Fast

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 1Water 3
Gender: ♂ 25%♀ 75%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 5 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den P)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Foot (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Old Cemetery (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Slippery Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Shield: The Isle of Armor 3 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Shield 5 areas

Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60