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title: "Cursola (#0864): Stats, Weaknesses, Moves & Lore | pokee.si"
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description: "Cursola (#0864): Ghost-type Coral Pokémon from Galar. Base stat total 510. Abilities: Weak Armor, Perish Body. Stats, matchups, evolutions, moves, every Pokédex entry and lore on pokee.si."
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#0864 · Galar · Generation 8

# Cursola

Coral Pokémon · Ghost-type

![Cursola official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/864.webp)

Cursola is a [Ghost](https://pokee.si/types/ghost)-type Pokémon, the Coral Pokémon, number 864 (#0864) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 8 and comes from the [Galar](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/galar) region. It is 1 m tall and weighs 0.4 kg.

Cursola is what Galarian Corsola becomes after absorbing so much spirit energy that its ectoplasm overflows and takes ghostly shape. The Pokédex warns that touching the ectoplasm will turn you as stiff as stone.

## How to pronounce Cursola

Cursola is pronounced **kur-SOH-luh**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable.

Listen to Cursola said out loud:

[Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/864.mp3)

In Japanese it is サニゴーン (Sunigoon).

Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce).

## Lore

### Biology

Cursola is 1 m tall and weighs just 0.4 kg. Its coral-like lower body is broken apart, and an ectoplasmic ghost has taken shape around a white spherical core with a face like Galarian Corsola's. It has three long branches on each side of its head, three on its lower back, two small branches for arms and one for a horn, and Bulbapedia says all of them can split apart when it attacks.

### Behaviour

Cursola wobbles as it wanders, possibly because it likes feeling so light. Bulbapedia reports that groups gather when the moon is full and point their branches at the sky, and says nobody knows why: one idea is a ritual of release, another is communication.

### Habitat

The Pokédex gives no habitat. In Shield it is found in Max Raid Battles at Giant's Mirror and Stony Wilderness, among other places, and the Expansion Pass adds more dens.

### Powers

Weak Armor is its regular Ability and Perish Body, which Bulbapedia says no other Pokémon has, is hidden. It learns Perish Song straight away, then Hex, Curse, Night Shade and Grudge. With base Special Attack 145 and Special Defense 130 it is a bulky special attacker, though its base Speed of 30 is poor.

### Name origin

Cursola blends 'curse' with Corsola, and may echo the name Ursula. The Japanese name is Sunigoon (サニゴーン), which Bulbapedia reads as Sunnygo plus 'Gorgon' and 'gone'.

### Design inspiration

Cursola appears to be bleached coral, and its ghostly body may represent a coral polyp freed from its skeleton. Its stone-stiffening touch, and its names in other languages, may nod to the Gorgons of Greek myth, perhaps via gorgonian corals, and the full-moon ritual may echo coral spawning. These are fan readings.

### Evolution notes

Cursola evolves from Galarian Corsola at level 38; Johtonian Corsola cannot evolve into it.

### In the games

Allister, the Gym Leader of Stow-on-Side, uses a Cursola in Shield, one half of the Sword and Shield pair that introduced it. Sword players have to trade for it, and it is unobtainable in Scarlet and Violet and in Legends: Z-A.

### In the anime

Allister's Cursola debuted in 'Radio Lulled the Mischievous Stars!' and returns in the Twilight Wings episode 'The Gathering of Stars'.

### Fun facts

- Excluding form changes, its 50-point drop in base Defense on evolving is the largest loss in any single stat by an evolution, according to Bulbapedia.
- Bulbapedia says its cry is Corsola's cry pitched down with a much eerier sound layered on top.
- Bulbapedia sees Cursola as a parallel to Sirfetch'd: both are single-type evolutions of regional forms, and the original forms they come from never evolve, and Allister uses Cursola in Shield while Bea uses Sirfetch'd in Sword.
- No other Generation VIII Pokémon belongs to the Water 3 Egg Group, says Bulbapedia.

Sources: [Bulbapedia: Cursola (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Cursola_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Cursola (Sword/Shield Pokédex; no Scarlet/Violet page exists)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-swsh/cursola/)

## Base stats

- HP: **60**
- Attack: **95**
- Defense: **50**
- Sp. Atk: **145**
- Sp. Def: **130**
- Speed: **30**

Cursola’s base stat total is **510**. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk.

## Type matchups

### What is Cursola weak to?

Cursola takes extra damage from [Ghost](https://pokee.si/types/ghost) (2×), [Dark](https://pokee.si/types/dark) (2×) moves.

It resists [Poison](https://pokee.si/types/poison) (½×), [Bug](https://pokee.si/types/bug) (½×).

It is immune to [Normal](https://pokee.si/types/normal), [Fighting](https://pokee.si/types/fighting) moves.

## Evolution

### What does Cursola evolve from?

Cursola evolves from [Corsola](https://pokee.si/pokemon/corsola) (Galarian Corsola: Level 38).

Cursola is the final stage of its evolution family.

The whole family: [Corsola](https://pokee.si/pokemon/corsola), **Cursola**.

## Abilities

- [Weak Armor](https://pokee.si/abilities/weak-armor): Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
- [Perish Body](https://pokee.si/abilities/perish-body) (hidden 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.

## Moves

### Moves Cursola learns by level up in Sword / Shield

| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Perish Song](https://pokee.si/moves/perish-song) | Normal | Status | — |
| 1 | [Tackle](https://pokee.si/moves/tackle) | Normal | Physical | 40 |
| 1 | [Harden](https://pokee.si/moves/harden) | Normal | Status | — |
| 1 | [Astonish](https://pokee.si/moves/astonish) | Ghost | Physical | 30 |
| 1 | [Disable](https://pokee.si/moves/disable) | Normal | Status | — |
| 15 | [Spite](https://pokee.si/moves/spite) | Ghost | Status | — |
| 20 | [Ancient Power](https://pokee.si/moves/ancient-power) | Rock | Special | 60 |
| 25 | [Hex](https://pokee.si/moves/hex) | Ghost | Special | 65 |
| 30 | [Curse](https://pokee.si/moves/curse) | Ghost | Status | — |
| 35 | [Strength Sap](https://pokee.si/moves/strength-sap) | Grass | Status | — |
| 40 | [Power Gem](https://pokee.si/moves/power-gem) | Rock | Special | 80 |
| 45 | [Night Shade](https://pokee.si/moves/night-shade) | Ghost | Special | — |
| 50 | [Grudge](https://pokee.si/moves/grudge) | Ghost | Status | — |
| 55 | [Mirror Coat](https://pokee.si/moves/mirror-coat) | Psychic | Special | — |

### TM moves (54)

Cursola can learn 54 moves from TMs in Sword / Shield: [Pin Missile](https://pokee.si/moves/pin-missile), [Hyper Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-beam), [Giga Impact](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-impact), [Dig](https://pokee.si/moves/dig), [Screech](https://pokee.si/moves/screech), [Light Screen](https://pokee.si/moves/light-screen), [Reflect](https://pokee.si/moves/reflect), [Safeguard](https://pokee.si/moves/safeguard), [Self-Destruct](https://pokee.si/moves/self-destruct), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Rock Slide](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-slide), [Snore](https://pokee.si/moves/snore), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Icy Wind](https://pokee.si/moves/icy-wind), [Giga Drain](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-drain), [Attract](https://pokee.si/moves/attract), [Sandstorm](https://pokee.si/moves/sandstorm), [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance), [Sunny Day](https://pokee.si/moves/sunny-day), [Hail](https://pokee.si/moves/hail), [Whirlpool](https://pokee.si/moves/whirlpool), [Will-O-Wisp](https://pokee.si/moves/will-o-wisp), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Revenge](https://pokee.si/moves/revenge), [Rock Tomb](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-tomb), [Icicle Spear](https://pokee.si/moves/icicle-spear), [Rock Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-blast), [Brine](https://pokee.si/moves/brine), [Round](https://pokee.si/moves/round), [Hex](https://pokee.si/moves/hex), [Bulldoze](https://pokee.si/moves/bulldoze), [Stomping Tantrum](https://pokee.si/moves/stomping-tantrum), [Body Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/body-slam), [Hydro Pump](https://pokee.si/moves/hydro-pump), [Surf](https://pokee.si/moves/surf), [Ice Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/ice-beam), [Blizzard](https://pokee.si/moves/blizzard), [Earthquake](https://pokee.si/moves/earthquake), [Psychic](https://pokee.si/moves/psychic), [Amnesia](https://pokee.si/moves/amnesia), [Leech Life](https://pokee.si/moves/leech-life), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Shadow Ball](https://pokee.si/moves/shadow-ball), [Iron Defense](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-defense), [Calm Mind](https://pokee.si/moves/calm-mind), [Power Gem](https://pokee.si/moves/power-gem), [Earth Power](https://pokee.si/moves/earth-power), [Stone Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/stone-edge), [Stealth Rock](https://pokee.si/moves/stealth-rock), [Scald](https://pokee.si/moves/scald), [Throat Chop](https://pokee.si/moves/throat-chop), [Liquidation](https://pokee.si/moves/liquidation).

Egg moves (6), which Corsola can hatch knowing:[Confuse Ray](https://pokee.si/moves/confuse-ray), [Curse](https://pokee.si/moves/curse), [Head Smash](https://pokee.si/moves/head-smash), [Mist](https://pokee.si/moves/mist), [Nature Power](https://pokee.si/moves/nature-power), [Water Pulse](https://pokee.si/moves/water-pulse).

Move tutor moves (3): [Burning Jealousy](https://pokee.si/moves/burning-jealousy), [Meteor Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/meteor-beam), [Poltergeist](https://pokee.si/moves/poltergeist).

## Breeding & training

- Gender: 25% male, 75% female.
- Egg groups: Water 1, Water 3.
- Egg cycles: 20 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 2,560).
- Catch rate: 30 out of 255.
- Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 50.
- Growth rate: Fast (800,000 experience points to reach level 100).
- Defeating it gives 2 Sp. Atk effort values.
- Base experience yield: 179.

## Pokédex entries

Its shell is overflowing with its heightened otherworldly energy. The ectoplasm serves as protection for this Pokémon's core spirit. *(Sword)*

Be cautious of the ectoplasmic body surrounding its soul. You'll become stiff as stone if you touch it. *(Shield)*

## Names around the world

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

## Trivia

- Highest Sp. Atk among Gen 8 Pokémon: 145, shared with 2 others.
- Highest Sp. Def among Gen 8 Pokémon: 130.
- Slowest Ghost type in Gen 8: 30 Speed, shared with 1 other.
- Highest Sp. Atk among Ghost types in Gen 8: 145, shared with 1 other.
- Highest Sp. Def among Ghost types in Gen 8: 130.
- Taller than 47% of all Pokémon (1 m).
- Heavier than 2% of all Pokémon (0.4 kg).
- Base stat total 510, ranked #237 of 1,025.
- Its best stat is Sp. Atk, ranked #11 of 1,025.
- One of 65 Ghost-type Pokémon (counting dual types).
- One of 88 white Pokémon.
- Number 55 of 96 Pokémon introduced in Generation 8 (Galar).
- Part of an evolution family of 2 Pokémon.
- Can learn 74 different moves in Sword / Shield.
- Catch rate 30: about 3.9% per Poké Ball at full health.
- Appears in 2 distinct Pokédex entries.

## Sources and fact-checking

- Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data.
- Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Cursola (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Cursola_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Cursola (Sword/Shield Pokédex; no Scarlet/Violet page exists)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-swsh/cursola/).
- Pronunciation (kur-SOH-luh): it follows how the English anime, games or official videos say it.

**Last checked:** 20 October 2026. Every sentence of the lore was checked against Bulbapedia, Serebii and the game data.

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