Corsola (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Corsola (disambiguation).

Corsola サニーゴ Sunnygo #222
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type Water Rock Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Coral Pokémon
Abilities Hustle or Natural Cure Natural Cure Blue-Striped ----- Regenerator Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 800,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #173 Hoenn #180 Sinnoh — Unova #237 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-093 Oblivia R-067
Height 2'00″ Imperial 0.6 m Metric 2'00″/0.6 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 11.0 lbs. Imperial 5.0 kg Metric 11.0 lbs./5.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Pink	Catch rate 60 (7.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 25% male, 75% female
Breeding Water 1 and Water 3 groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 113 Battle Exp.: 1131*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Corsola (Japanese: サニーゴ Sunnygo) is a dual-type Water/Rock Pokémon.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Corsola is a small, pink, roundish Pokémon with branch-like growths on its back. It has a white underside with four stubby legs. Corsola also has a pair of pink, stubby arms.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Corsola are known to have great regenerative powers. Unlike real coral, which can take years to grow, if any of their horns are broken, it can grow back in as little as a single night. However, in order for this to function properly, they need clean ocean water. They cannot survive in polluted water.

Corsola is somewhat of a defensive Pokémon. It is capable of using self-healing attacks such as Recover and Aqua Ring. Corsola is also capable of using a few stat-boosting moves such as Barrier, Calm Mind, and Amnesia. Corsola is one of the few Pokémon that can learn Power Gem and also learns some Ground-type moves, such as Earth Power.

Behavior

Corsola often have a plucky, cheerful disposition and often form large social groups in their habitats. Occasionally these groups get so large that people may live atop them - as is the case in Pacifidlog Town. Although they gear towards the defensive side of battling, Corsola usually show a cheerful determination and are prepared to do the best that they can.

Habitat

File:Sea.gif

Sea Pokémon

Corsola live in the warm shallow waters of southern seas. Their environment needs to have plenty of clear water in order to thrive.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Corsola sustain themselves by absorbing nutrients from clear ocean water.

In the anime

Corsola in the anime

Major appearances

Misty's Corsola

Misty has a Corsola she caught in the Whirl Islands in A Corsola Caper!. It wandered into a group of Corsola raised by a family living in Yellow Rock Isle. It caused trouble for them as it was very energetic and tackled all the Corsola, scaring them away. Things were finally solved when Misty battled and caught her.

Other

Corsola made its debut appearance in the main series in Around the Whirlpool under the ownership of Professor Elm.

Minor appearances

Corsola's debut appearance was in Pikachu's PikaBoo.

Misty started her little speech about being the best Water Pokémon Trainer after she spotted four Corsola in Fly Me to the Moon.

A Corsola appeared in Takin' It on the Chinchou where it was standing on a wave barrier.

A Corsola was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.

Multiple Corsola also appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!, after Team Meanies bought everything from Auntie Kangaskhan's store, Auntie Kangshan gave the team free Corsola twigs. These later became helpful for defeating Skarmory and rescuing Pikachu and Pichu.

A Corsola appeared in Up Close and Personable!.

A Corsola appeared in Dressed for Jess Success!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP210 Corsola Ash's Pokédex Corsola, the Coral Pokémon. A combination of both Water and Rock types. It sheds and regrows the horns on its head numerous times.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

A herd of Corsola appeared in Volume 10 where they weighed down Lt. Surge's miniature submarine. However, Crystal (who had been accidentally kidnapped into the submarine) used her capturing skills to free the submarine from the Corsola.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures PS121 In the southern seas, there are countries that exist on top of Corsola herds.*

In the TCG

Main article: Corsola (TCG)

In the TFG

One Corsola figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Corsola

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold It continuously sheds and grows. The tip of its head is prized as a treasure for its beauty. Silver In a south sea nation, the people live in communities that are built on groups of these Pokémon. Crystal The points on its head absorb nutrients from clear water. They cannot survive in polluted water. Stadium 2 It continuously sheds and grows. The tip of its head is prized as a treasure for its beauty.
Generation III Ruby Corsola's branches glitter very beautifully in seven colors when they catch sunlight. If any branch breaks off, this Pokémon grows it back in just one night. Sapphire Clusters of Corsola congregate in warm seas where they serve as ideal hiding places for smaller Pokémon. When the water temperature falls, this Pokémon migrates to the southern seas. Emerald Corsola live in warm southern seas. If the sea becomes polluted, the beautiful coral stalks become discolored and crumble away in tatters. FireRed In a south sea nation, the people live in communities that are built on groups of these Pokémon. LeafGreen It continuously sheds and grows. The tip of its head is prized as a treasure for its beauty.
Generation IV Diamond Many live in the clean seas of the south. They apparently can't live in polluted waters. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold It continuously sheds and grows. The tip of its head is prized as a treasure for its beauty. SoulSilver In a south-sea nation, the people live in communities that are built on groups of these Pokémon.
Generation V Black Many live in the clean seas of the south. They apparently can't live in polluted waters. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 They prefer unpolluted southern seas. Their coral branches lose their color and deteriorate in dirty water. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver Rare Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, and Routes 19, 20, 21, 34, 40, and 41MorningDay Crystal Rare Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, and Routes 19, 20, 21, 34, 40, and 41MorningDay
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Uncommon Ever Grande City and Route 128 (Super Rod) Emerald Uncommon Ever Grande City and Route 128 (Super Rod) FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Swarm Route 230 Platinum Swarm Route 230 HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Cherrygrove City, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Cerulean City, and Routes 19, 34 and 40MorningDay Pal Park Sea Pokéwalker Beyond the Sea
Generation V Black White Uncommon Route 13, Undella Town (Surfing spots) Black 2 White 2 Unknown Unknown Unknown Humilau City (Surfing) Route 18 (Fishing) Route 18 (Hidden Grotto)* Dream World Sparkling Sea
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Secret Cove
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Hatch from Egg
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Submarine Endless Level 20 Forever Level 20 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Silver Trench (5F-13F) Grand Sea (5F-13F) Fantasy Strait (B5-B13)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Marine Resort (B1-B19)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Puel Sea
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Coral Sea
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Beach: Echo Valley
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Beach Zone

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2005#Corsola	PokéPark Eggs	Japan	2005	5	Never

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Ruby	Sapphire	Red Shard (5%)
Emerald
Diamond	Pearl	Hard Stone (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Hard Stone (5%)
Black	White	Hard Stone (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 55		115 - 162	220 - 314
Attack: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Defense: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Atk: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Def: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Total: 380	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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/4 ★★★★	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 3/3 ★★★
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 14/16 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

BW B2W2 Move Type Cat. Power Accuracy PP 000Start 000Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100}}100% 35 0044 0044 Harden Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 0088 0088 Bubble Water Special 02020 100}}100% 30 01313 01010 Recover Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 01616 01313 Refresh Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 02525 01717 BubbleBeam Water Special 06565 100}}100% 20 03232 02020 AncientPower Rock Special 06060 100}}100% 5 02828 02323 Lucky Chant Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 04040 02727 Spike Cannon Normal Physical 02020 100}}100% 15 N/AN/A 02929 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— —}}—% 15 02020 03131 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10 N/AN/A 03535 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 03737 03838 Aqua Ring Water Status 0000— —}}—% 20 04444 04141 Power Gem Rock Special 07070 100}}100% 20 04848 04545 Mirror Coat Psychic Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 05353 04747 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 N/AN/A 05252 Flail Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Corsola Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Corsola Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM04	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM55	Scald	Water	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250250	100}}100%	5
	TM69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Corsola Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Corsola Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20
	Aqua Ring	Water	Status	—	—%	20
	Barrier	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
	Bide	Normal	Physical	—	—%	10
	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
	Curse	Ghost	Status	—	—%	10
	Head Smash	Rock	Physical	150	80%	5
	Icicle Spear	Ice	Physical	25	100%	30
	Ingrain	Grass	Status	—	—%	20
	Mist	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
	Nature Power	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Corsola in Generation V 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 Corsola in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Corsola Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Corsola Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Magic Coat	Psychic	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Corsola can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Corsola cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Corsola Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Corsola Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Sparkling Sea	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	—	—%	10
Sparkling Sea	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
A superscript level indicates that Corsola can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Corsola Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Corsola Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Hatch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 222.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.3% Friend Area: Shallow Beach Phrases 51%-100% HP The branches on my head are used for expensive jewelry! 26%-50% HP I only have about half my HP remaining. 1%-25% HP I can't go on... The branches on my head are almost breaking... Level up Yes! I've leveled up! The coral branches on my head grew, too! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Yes! I've leveled up! The coral branches on my head grew, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Water  Poké Assist: ( Water ) Field move: (Crush ×2) Browser entry   It blows bubbles from its mouth to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Water  ( Water ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It spits bubbles around itself that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Corsola really enjoys the Beach Zone. They love playing Quiz and have many questions to ask! Their favorite Attraction is Gyarados's Aqua Dash.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Does not evolve Corsola  Water  Rock

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Corsola images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Corsola was the only Rock-type Pokémon that could learn Power Gem before Platinum, despite Power Gem being a Rock-type move.
  • Corsola (with the possible exception of the Nosepass line) is the only Pokémon without a gem on its body to learn Power Gem, though coral is often used in jewelry.
• Corsola is the only non-Grass Pokémon to learn Ingrain. This may be due to the fact that corals are often rooted to a single spot and grow like plants.
•  Corsola and Relicanth are the only Water/Rock Pokémon that are not revived Fossil Pokémon.
  • However, Relicanth is considered to be an ancient Pokémon nevertheless.
•  Corsola is the only pink Rock-type Pokémon.
• Corsola is the only Rock/Water Pokémon who can't have the Ability Swift Swim.

Origin

Corsola is based on coral, possibly red coral, which is used as a precious stone.

Name origin

Corsola may be a combination of coral and sole (a piece of coral) or solar.

Sunnygo may be a combination of sunny and 珊瑚 sango (coral).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese サニーゴ Sunnygo From sunny and 珊瑚 sango French Corayon From corail, rayon, and possibly a pun on crayon Spanish Corsola Same as English name German Corasonn From Koralle, Sonne, and corazón Italian Corsola Same as English name Korean 코산호 Kosanho From 산호 (珊瑚) sanho and possibly coral Mandarin Chinese 太陽珊瑚 / 太阳珊瑚Tàiyángshānhú Literally "Sun coral" Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Misty's Corsola

External links

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