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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. | ||
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Cursola is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Perish Body}} as an [[Ability]]. | Cursola is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Perish Body}} as an [[Ability]]. | ||
== | ===Evolution=== | ||
Cursola evoles from {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Corsola}}. | |||
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|no1=0222Corsola-Galar | |||
{{- | |name1=Corsola | ||
|form1=Galarian Form | |||
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|evo1= | |||
|no2=0864Cursola | |||
|name2=Cursola | |||
|type1-2=Ghost}} | |||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=237|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}} | {{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=237|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}} | ||
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}} | {{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Its shell is overflowing with its heightened otherworldly energy. The ectoplasm serves as protection for this Pokémon's core spirit.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Its shell is overflowing with its heightened otherworldly energy. The ectoplasm serves as protection for this Pokémon's core spirit.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=Be cautious of the ectoplasmic body surrounding its soul. You'll become stiff as stone if you touch it.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Be cautious of the ectoplasmic body surrounding its soul. You'll become stiff as stone if you touch it.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen/ | {{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}} | ||
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{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Sword}} | {{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Sword}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Shield|area=[[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[South Lake Miloch/Dens|South Lake Miloch]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], [[Watchtower Ruins/Dens|Watchtower Ruins]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}} | {{Availability/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|area=[[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[South Lake Miloch/Dens|South Lake Miloch]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], [[Watchtower Ruins/Dens|Watchtower Ruins]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}} | {{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}} | ||
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====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | ====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | ||
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Cursola|Ghost|Ghost|8}} | {{learnlist/breedh/8|Cursola|Ghost|Ghost|8}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/ | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|131|Lapras}}{{MSP/8c|345|Lileep}}{{MSP/8c|346|Cradily}}|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|grid=8}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/ | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|686|Inkay}}{{MSP/8c|687|Malamar}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5|*|grid=8}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/ | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|194|Wooper}}{{MSP/8c|195|Quagsire}}|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30|grid=8}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/ | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|369|Relicanth}}{{MSP/8c|834|Drednaw}}|Head Smash|Rock|Physical|150|80|5|grid=8}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/ | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|270|Lotad}}{{MSP/8c|271|Lombre}}{{MSP/8c|272|Ludicolo}}|Nature Power|Normal|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/ | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP/8c|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP/8c|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP/8c|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/8c|055|Golduck}}{{MSP/8c|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP/8c|073|Tentacruel}}{{MSP/8c|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/8c|079G|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/8c|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/8c|080G|Slowbro}}{{MSP/8c|199|Slowking}}{{MSP/8c|199G|Slowking}}{{MSP/8c|131|Lapras}}{{MSP/8c|223|Remoraid}}{{MSP/8c|224|Octillery}}{{MSP/8c|226|Mantine}}{{MSP/8c|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/8c|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/8c|260|Swampert}}{{MSP/8c|278|Wingull}}{{MSP/8c|279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/8c|350|Milotic}}{{MSP/8c|422|Shellos}}{{MSP/8c|423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/8c|690|Skrelp}}{{MSP/8c|691|Dragalge}}{{MSP/8c|692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/8c|693|Clawitzer}}{{MSP/8c|816|Sobble}}{{MSP/8c|817|Drizzile}}{{MSP/8c|818|Inteleon}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|grid=8}} | ||
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Cursola|Ghost|Ghost|8}} | {{learnlist/breedf/8|Cursola|Ghost|Ghost|8}} | ||
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{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Cursola|Ghost|Ghost|8}} | {{learnlist/tutorf/8|Cursola|Ghost|Ghost|8}} | ||
====By a prior [[ | ====By a prior [[Evolution]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/prevoh/8|Cursola|Ghost|Ghost|8}} | {{learnlist/prevoh/8|Cursola|Ghost|Ghost|8}} | ||
{{learnlist/prevo8null}} | {{learnlist/prevo8null}} | ||
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===Evolution=== | ===Evolution data=== | ||
{{Evobox-2 | {{Evobox-2 | ||
|type1=Ghost | |type1=Ghost | ||
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{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ghost}} | {{Spritebox/Header|type=Ghost}} | ||
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII}} | {{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII}} | ||
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=864}} | {{Spritebox/8|ndex=864|crop=182}} | ||
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}} | |||
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0864}} | |||
{{Spritebox/Footer|864|Cursola}} | {{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]]. | |||
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==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]]. | |||
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==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 | * 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 | * Excluding form changes, Cursola has the largest decrease in a single base stat upon evolving, losing 50 {{stat|Defense}}. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Cursola | 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}} | |||
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Ghost}} | {{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Ghost}} | ||
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Ghost|prevnum=0863|prev=Perrserker|nextnum=0865|next=Sirfetch'd}} | {{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Ghost|prevnum=0863|prev=Perrserker|nextnum=0865|next=Sirfetch'd}} |
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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 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.
Game data
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135 - 216 | 265 - 427 | |
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In the anime

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

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
- Cursola can be seen as a parallel to Sirfetch'd. They are both mono-typed evolutions of regional forms whose original forms do not evolve. In Pokémon 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 Water 3 Egg Group.
- Cursola and its pre-evolution are the only Ghost-type Pokémon in both the Water 1 and Water 3 Egg Groups.
- Excluding form changes, Cursola has the largest decrease in a single base stat upon evolving, losing 50 Defense.
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.
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