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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.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #237
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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Its shell is overflowing with its heightened otherworldly energy. The ectoplasm serves as protection for this Pokémon's core spirit.
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Shield
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Be cautious of the ectoplasmic body surrounding its soul. You'll become stiff as stone if you touch it.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
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Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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145
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135 - 216
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265 - 427
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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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Total: 510
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
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In animation
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
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 reference to 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
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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サニゴーン Sunigoon
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From サニーゴ Sunnygo, Gorgon, and gone
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French
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Corayôme
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From Corayon and fantôme
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Spanish
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Cursola
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Same as English name
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German
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Gorgasonn
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From Gorgone and Corasonn
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Italian
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Cursola
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Same as English name
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Korean
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산호르곤 Sanhoreugon
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From 산호 (珊瑚) sanho and Gorgon
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Mandarin Chinese
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魔靈珊瑚 / 魔灵珊瑚 Mólíngshānhú
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From 魔 mó, 靈 / 灵 líng, and 珊瑚 shānhú
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Cantonese Chinese
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魔靈珊瑚 Mōlìhngsāanwùh
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From 魔 mō, 靈 lìhng, and 珊瑚 sāanwùh
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More languages
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Hindi
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श्रामूंगा Shraamoonga
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From श्राप śrāp and मूंगा mūṅgā
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Russian
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Курсола Kursola
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From English name
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Thai
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ซานิกอน Sanikon
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
References
External links
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