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==Biology==
==Biology==
[[File:Cursola no branches SwSh.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Cursola detaching its branches]]
Cursola is a coral-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. The lower body of Cursola resembles that of {{rf|Galarian}} Corsola, albeit broken apart to reveal an ectoplasmic "body" which has taken the shape of a ghost. This ectoplasm surrounds Cursola's core, which is a white sphere with a face like that of Galarian Corsola, and has an oval-shaped opening with three inward-facing notches where the core is. Two half-circle openings similar to eyes are located above Cursola's core. Together, the three openings resemble a screaming face with a sad or pained expression. On its ectoplasmic body, two small branches below the core serve as its arms and one small branch on its forehead serves as a horn. It has three long branches each on both sides of the head, and three more on its lower back. All of its branches can split apart when it attacks.
Cursola is a coral-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. The lower body of Cursola resembles that of {{rf|Galarian}} Corsola, albeit broken apart to reveal an ectoplasmic "body" which has taken the shape of a ghost. This ectoplasm surrounds Cursola's core, which is a white sphere with a face like that of Galarian Corsola, and has an oval-shaped opening with three inward-facing notches where the core is. Two half-circle openings similar to eyes are located above Cursola's core. Together, the three openings resemble a screaming face with a sad or pained expression. On its ectoplasmic body, two small branches below the core serve as its arms and one small branch on its forehead serves as a horn. It has three long branches each on both sides of the head, and three more on its lower back. All of its branches can split apart when it attacks.


Cursola's overflow of ectoplasm is the result of a long and continuous process of absorbing spirit energy from other creatures. The ectoplasm causes anyone who touches it to become stiff like stone. Cursola can be seen wobbling while wandering, possibly because it enjoys being so light-weight. Cursola are known to gather together under a full moon, and send their branches into the sky. The reason for this behavior is unknown — one hypothesis suggests that it is a ritual of release, shedding the energy they've gathered from others; while another hypothesis posits that this is a form of communication between the Cursola.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/cursola/ Cursola | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref>
Cursola's overflow of ectoplasm is the result of a long and continuous process of absorbing spirit energy from other creatures. The ectoplasm causes anyone who touches it to become stiff like stone. Cursola can be seen wobbling while wandering, possibly because it enjoys being so light-weight. Cursola are known to gather together under a full moon, and send their branches into the sky. The reason for this behavior is unknown — one hypothesis suggests that it is a ritual of release, shedding the energy they've gathered from others; while another hypothesis posits that this is a form of communication between the Cursola.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/cursola/ Cursola | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref>


Cursola is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] with the [[Ability]] of {{a|Perish Body}}.
Cursola is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Perish Body}} as an [[Ability]].


==In the anime==
===Evolution===
[[File:Allister Cursola.png|thumb|250px|Cursola in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Cursola evoles from {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Corsola}}.
===Main series===
====Major appearances====


====Minor appearances====
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
Cursola debuted in ''[[JN106|Radio Lulled the Mischievous Stars!]]'', under the ownership of [[Allister]].
{{Evobox-2
 
|type1=Ghost
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
|pictype=sprite
A Cursola appeared in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', under the ownership of [[Allister]].
|no1=0222Corsola-Galar
{{-}}
|name1=Corsola
 
|form1=Galarian Form
==In the manga==
|type1-1=Ghost
[[File:Allister Cursola Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Cursola in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
|evo1=
===Pokémon Adventures===
|no2=0864Cursola
===={{chap|Sword & Shield}}====
|name2=Cursola
A Cursola first appeared in ''[[PASS13|Glittering!! The Tapestry in the Vault]]'', under the ownership of [[Allister]].
|type1-2=Ghost}}
{{-}}
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==In the TCG==
{{main|Cursola (TCG)}}


==Game data==
==Game data==
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====By a prior [[evolution]]====
====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
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===Side game data===
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===Evolution===
===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
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{{Spritebox/Footer|864|Cursola}}


==In the anime==
[[File:Allister Cursola.png|thumb|250px|Cursola in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'']]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
====Minor appearances====
Cursola debuted in ''[[JN106|Radio Lulled the Mischievous Stars!]]'', under the ownership of [[Allister]].
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Cursola appeared in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', under the ownership of [[Allister]].
{{-}}
==In the manga==
[[File:Allister Cursola Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Cursola in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}====
A Cursola first appeared in ''[[PASS13|Glittering!! The Tapestry in the Vault]]'', under the ownership of [[Allister]].
{{-}}
==In the TCG==
{{main|Cursola (TCG)}}
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Cursola can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Sirfetch'd}}. They are both mono-typed evolutions of [[regional form]]s whose original forms do not evolve. In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, at the [[Stow-on-Side Stadium]] and during the [[Champion Cup]] Finals, [[Allister]] in Pokémon Shield uses Cursola in his team, while [[Bea]] in Pokémon Sword uses Sirfetch'd in her team.
* Cursola can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Sirfetch'd}}. They are both mono-typed evolutions of [[regional form]]s whose original forms do not evolve. In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, at the [[Stow-on-Side Stadium]] and during the [[Champion Cup]] Finals, [[Allister]] in Pokémon Shield uses Cursola in his team, while [[Bea]] in Pokémon Sword uses Sirfetch'd in her team.
* Cursola is the only [[Generation VIII]] Pokémon in the {{egg|Water 3}} [[Egg Group]].
* Cursola is the only [[Generation VIII]] Pokémon in the {{egg|Water 3}} [[Egg Group]].
* Cursola and its pre-evolution are the only {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon in both {{egg|Water 1}} and {{egg3|Water 3}}s.
* Cursola and its pre-evolution are the only {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon in both the {{egg|Water 1}} and Water 3 Egg Groups.
* Excluding form changes, Cursola has the largest decrease in a single base stat upon evolving, losing 50 {{stat|Defense}}.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Cursola appears to be based on {{wp|coral bleaching|bleached coral}}, a phenomenon in which coral expels the algae that gives it color, primarily because of rising water temperatures as a result of climate change. Its {{t|Ghost}} type refers to the high mortality rate of bleached coral. Additionally, its appearance and ability to petrify, along with its name in various languages, may reference the {{wp|Gorgon}} of Greek mythology. It may also borrow shapes from {{wp|skeleton}}s. The ectoplasmic encasing that it periodically sheds may draw inspiration from the mucus houses of {{wp|larvacea}}ns.
Cursola appears to be based on {{wp|coral bleaching|bleached coral}}, a phenomenon in which coral expels the algae that gives it color, primarily because of rising water temperatures as a result of climate change. Its {{t|Ghost}} type refers to the high mortality rate of bleached coral. Additionally, its appearance and ability to petrify, along with its name in various languages, may reference the {{wp|Gorgon}} of Greek mythology. This is possibly a visual pun on Alcyonecea, a suborder of coral which are also collectively known as "gorgonian corals".
 
Alcyonecea also contain a secroprotein known as gorgonin, which forms and supports the corals skeletons, explaining Cursola's skeletal appearence. The ectoplasmic encasing that it periodically sheds may draw inspiration from the mucus houses of {{wp|larvacea}}ns. Cursola's odd ritual of gathering together under a full moon and sending their branches into the sky may be a reference to real life coral spawning and its possible relationship to the phase of the moon.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
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|zh_cmn=魔靈珊瑚 / 魔灵珊瑚 ''Mólíngshānhú''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|魔 ''mó''|demon}}, {{tt|靈 / 灵 ''líng''|spirit}}, and {{tt|珊瑚 ''shānhú''|coral}}
|zh_cmn=魔靈珊瑚 / 魔灵珊瑚 ''Mólíngshānhú''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|魔 ''mó''|demon}}, {{tt|靈 / 灵 ''líng''|spirit}}, and {{tt|珊瑚 ''shānhú''|coral}}
|zh_yue=魔靈珊瑚 ''Mōlìhngsāanwùh''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|魔 ''mō''|demon}}, {{tt|靈 ''lìhng''|spirit}}, and {{tt|珊瑚 ''sāanwùh''|coral}}
|zh_yue=魔靈珊瑚 ''Mōlìhngsāanwùh''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|魔 ''mō''|demon}}, {{tt|靈 ''lìhng''|spirit}}, and {{tt|珊瑚 ''sāanwùh''|coral}}
|hi=श्रामूंगा ''Shraamoonga''|himeaning=From {{tt|श्राप ''śrāp''|curse}} and {{tt|मूंगा ''mūṅgā''|coral}}
|ru=Курсола ''Kursola''|rumeaning=From English name
|ru=Курсола ''Kursola''|rumeaning=From English name
|th=ซานิกอน ''Sanikon''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|th=ซานิกอน ''Sanikon''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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==References==
==References==
<references/>
<references/>
[[Category:Pokémon with cross-generational Evolutions]]


==External links==
==External links==
{{Galarian forms}}
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Latest revision as of 20:37, 24 August 2024

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
#0863: Perrserker
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#0865: Sirfetch'd
Cursola
Coral Pokémon
サニゴーン
Sunigoon
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Type
Ghost Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Weak Armor Cacophony
Cacophony
Perish Body
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
25% male, 75% female
Catch rate
30 (8.8%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Water 1 and Water 3
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
3'03" 1.0 m
Cursola
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{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
0.9 lbs. 0.4 kg
Cursola
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0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
179
Leveling rate
Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Cursola
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
2
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
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Def
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Sp.Atk
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0
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0
HP
0
Atk
0
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Footprint

{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
White
Base friendship
50
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Cursola (Japanese: サニゴーン Sunigoon) is a Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.

It evolves from Galarian Corsola starting at level 38.

Biology

Cursola detaching its branches

Cursola is a coral-like Pokémon. The lower body of Cursola resembles that of Galarian Corsola, albeit broken apart to reveal an ectoplasmic "body" which has taken the shape of a ghost. This ectoplasm surrounds Cursola's core, which is a white sphere with a face like that of Galarian Corsola, and has an oval-shaped opening with three inward-facing notches where the core is. Two half-circle openings similar to eyes are located above Cursola's core. Together, the three openings resemble a screaming face with a sad or pained expression. On its ectoplasmic body, two small branches below the core serve as its arms and one small branch on its forehead serves as a horn. It has three long branches each on both sides of the head, and three more on its lower back. All of its branches can split apart when it attacks.

Cursola's overflow of ectoplasm is the result of a long and continuous process of absorbing spirit energy from other creatures. The ectoplasm causes anyone who touches it to become stiff like stone. Cursola can be seen wobbling while wandering, possibly because it enjoys being so light-weight. Cursola are known to gather together under a full moon, and send their branches into the sky. The reason for this behavior is unknown — one hypothesis suggests that it is a ritual of release, shedding the energy they've gathered from others; while another hypothesis posits that this is a form of communication between the Cursola.[1]

Cursola is the only known Pokémon that can have Perish Body as an Ability.

Evolution

Cursola evoles from Galarian Corsola.

Unevolved
Corsola
Galarian Form
 Ghost 

First Evolution
Cursola
 Ghost 

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII Galar
#237
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
Sword Its shell is overflowing with its heightened otherworldly energy. The ectoplasm serves as protection for this Pokémon's core spirit.
Shield Be cautious of the ectoplasmic body surrounding its soul. You'll become stiff as stone if you touch it.
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII
Sword
Trade
Shield
Giant's Mirror, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Unobtainable



Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
145
135 - 216 265 - 427
130
121 - 200 238 - 394
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
Total:
510
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Perish Song Normal Status 0000 00——% 5
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Harden Normal Status 0000 00——% 30
011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15
011 Disable Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
1515 Spite Ghost Status 0000 100100% 10
2020 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
2525 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100100% 10
3030 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00——% 10
3535 Strength Sap Grass Status 0000 100100% 10
4040 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100100% 20
4545 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000 100100% 15
5050 Grudge Ghost Status 0000 00——% 5
5555 Mirror Coat Psychic Special 0000 100100% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cursola
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cursola

By TM/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM07
TM07 Pin Missile Bug Physical 02525 095}}95% 20
TM08
TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM09
TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM15
TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM16
TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 40
TM17
TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM18
TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM19
TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 25
TM20
TM20 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100}}100% 5
TM21
TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM22
TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM24
TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25
TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM27
TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM28
TM28 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM31
TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM32
TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM33
TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM34
TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM35
TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM36
TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM38
TM38 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM39
TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM42
TM42 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM48
TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM51
TM51 Icicle Spear Ice Physical 02525 100}}100% 30
TM54
TM54 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10
TM55
TM55 Brine Water Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM76
TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM77
TM77 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM81
TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM98
TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TR01
TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TR03
TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5
TR04
TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR05
TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR06
TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TR10
TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TR11
TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR17
TR17 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR18
TR18 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TR20
TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR26
TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27
TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR33
TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR46
TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TR49
TR49 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR63
TR63 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100}}100% 20
TR67
TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR75
TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TR76
TR76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR84
TR84 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR95
TR95 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR98
TR98 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cursola
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cursola

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Lapras
Lileep
Cradily
Confuse Ray Ghost Status 100% 10
Inkay
Malamar
Destiny Bond* Ghost Status —% 5
Wooper
Quagsire
Haze Ice Status —% 30
Relicanth
Drednaw
Head Smash Rock Physical 150 80% 5
Lotad
Lombre
Ludicolo
Nature Power Normal Status —% 20
Squirtle
Wartortle
Blastoise
Psyduck
Golduck
Tentacool
Tentacruel
Slowpoke
Slowpoke
Slowbro
Slowbro
Slowking
Slowking
Lapras
Remoraid
Octillery
Mantine
Mudkip
Marshtomp
Swampert
Wingull
Pelipper
Milotic
Shellos
Gastrodon
Skrelp
Dragalge
Clauncher
Clawitzer
Sobble
Drizzile
Inteleon
Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Cursola in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Cursola in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cursola
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cursola

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Burning Jealousy Fire Special 70 100% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Meteor Beam Rock Special 120 90% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Poltergeist Ghost Physical 110 90% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cursola
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cursola

By a prior Evolution

Generation VIII
Other generations:
 - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cursola
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cursola


Evolution data

Unevolved
Corsola
Galarian Form
 Ghost 
Rare Candy
Level 38
First Evolution
Cursola
 Ghost 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation
HOME
For other sprites and images, please see Cursola images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In the anime

Cursola in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Main series

Major appearances

Minor appearances

Cursola debuted in Radio Lulled the Mischievous Stars!, under the ownership of Allister.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

A Cursola appeared in The Gathering of Stars, under the ownership of Allister.

In the manga

Cursola in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Sword & Shield arc

A Cursola first appeared in Glittering!! The Tapestry in the Vault, under the ownership of Allister.

In the TCG

Main article: Cursola (TCG)

Trivia

Origin

Cursola appears to be based on bleached coral, a phenomenon in which coral expels the algae that gives it color, primarily because of rising water temperatures as a result of climate change. Its Ghost type refers to the high mortality rate of bleached coral. Additionally, its appearance and ability to petrify, along with its name in various languages, may reference the Gorgon of Greek mythology. This is possibly a visual pun on Alcyonecea, a suborder of coral which are also collectively known as "gorgonian corals".

Alcyonecea also contain a secroprotein known as gorgonin, which forms and supports the corals skeletons, explaining Cursola's skeletal appearence. The ectoplasmic encasing that it periodically sheds may draw inspiration from the mucus houses of larvaceans. Cursola's odd ritual of gathering together under a full moon and sending their branches into the sky may be a reference to real life coral spawning and its possible relationship to the phase of the moon.

Name origin

Cursola may be a combination of curse and Corsola.

Sunigoon may be a combination of サニーゴ Sunnygo (Corsola), ゴルゴーン Gorgon, and gone.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japanese サニゴーン Sunigoon From サニーゴ Sunnygo, Gorgon, and gone
French Corayôme From Corayon and fantôme
Spanish Cursola Same as English name
German Gorgasonn From Gorgone and Corasonn
Italian Cursola Same as English name
Korean 산호르곤 Sanhoreugon From 산호 (珊瑚) sanho and Gorgon
Mandarin Chinese 魔靈珊瑚 / 魔灵珊瑚 Mólíngshānhú From , 靈 / 灵 líng, and 珊瑚 shānhú
Cantonese Chinese 魔靈珊瑚 Mōlìhngsāanwùh From , lìhng, and 珊瑚 sāanwùh


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References

External links

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