Curse (Pokémon Move)
Curse Effect
Effect
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
In-Depth Effect
If the user is a ghost: user pays half its max HP to place a curse on the target, damaging it for 1/4 its max HP every turn. Otherwise: Lowers the user's Speed by one stage, and raises its Attack and Defense by one stage each. The curse effect is passed on by baton pass. This move cannot be copied by mirror move.
Curse Move Data
Type | Ghost |
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Category | Status |
Introduced in | Generation 2 |
Power Points (PP) | 10 |
Base Power | |
Accuracy | |
Speed Priority | 0 |
Target | Specific move One specific move. How this move is chosen depends upon on the move being used. |
Machine/Record
Game Descriptions
Ruby Sapphire | A move that functions differently for GHOSTS. |
Emerald | A move that functions differently for GHOSTS. |
FireRed LeafGreen | A move that works differently for the GHOST-type and all the other types. |
Diamond Pearl | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types. |
Platinum | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types. |
HeartGold SoulSilver | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types. |
Black White | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
Black 2 White 2 | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
X Y | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
Sun Moon | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
Sword Shield | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
Pokémon that Learn Curse by Leveling Up
No. | Img. | Name | Type | Egg Group | Level |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
#125 | Slowpoke | WaterPsychic | MonsterWater 1 | 1 | |
#127 | Slowbro | WaterPsychic | MonsterWater 1 | 1 | |
#147 | Gastly | GhostPoison | Amorphous | 20 | |
#148 | Haunter | GhostPoison | Amorphous | 20 | |
#149 | Gengar | GhostPoison | Amorphous | 20 | |
#151 | Onix | RockGround | Mineral | 16 | |
#130 | Slowking | WaterPsychic | MonsterWater 1 | 1 | |
#152 | Steelix | SteelGround | Mineral | 16 | |
#433 | Numel | FireGround | Field | 29 | |
#434 | Camerupt | FireGround | Field | 29 | |
#436 | Torkoal | Fire | Field | 44 | |
#469 | Shuppet | Ghost | Amorphous | 26 | |
#470 | Banette | Ghost | Amorphous | 26 | |
#472 | Duskull | Ghost | Amorphous | 36 | |
#473 | Dusclops | Ghost | Amorphous | 36 | |
#500 | Regirock | Rock | No Eggs Discovered | 30 | |
#501 | Regice | Ice | No Eggs Discovered | 30 | |
#502 | Registeel | Steel | No Eggs Discovered | 30 | |
#518 | Turtwig | Grass | MonsterGrass | 17 | |
#519 | Grotle | Grass | MonsterGrass | 17 | |
#520 | Torterra | GrassGround | MonsterGrass | 17 | |
#530 | Bidoof | Normal | Water 1Field | 49 | |
#531 | Bibarel | NormalWater | Water 1Field | 58 | |
#567 | Spiritomb | GhostDark | Amorphous | 40 | |
#474 | Dusknoir | Ghost | Amorphous | 36 | |
#683 | Yamask | Ghost | MineralAmorphous | 36 | |
#685 | Cofagrigus | Ghost | MineralAmorphous | 38 | |
#686 | Tirtouga | WaterRock | Water 1Water 3 | 30 | |
#687 | Carracosta | WaterRock | Water 1Water 3 | 30 | |
#719 | Ferroseed | GrassSteel | GrassMineral | 41 | |
#720 | Ferrothorn | GrassSteel | GrassMineral | 43 | |
#729 | Litwick | GhostFire | Amorphous | 32 | |
#730 | Lampent | GhostFire | Amorphous | 32 | |
#731 | Chandelure | GhostFire | Amorphous | 1 | |
#738 | Shelmet | Bug | Bug | 8 | |
#739 | Accelgor | Bug | Bug | 1 | |
#745 | Golett | GroundGhost | Mineral | 16 | |
#746 | Golurk | GroundGhost | Mineral | 16 | |
#838 | Goomy | Dragon | Dragon | 41 | |
#839 | Sliggoo | Dragon | Dragon | 43 | |
#840 | Goodra | Dragon | Dragon | 43 | |
#842 | Phantump | GhostGrass | GrassAmorphous | 32 | |
#843 | Trevenant | GhostGrass | GrassAmorphous | 32 | |
#852 | Bergmite | Ice | MonsterMineral | 9 | |
#853 | Avalugg | Ice | MonsterMineral | 9 | |
#930 | Pyukumuku | Water | Water 1 | 30 | |
#1023 | Appletun | GrassDragon | GrassDragon | 4 | |
#1039 | Polteageist | Ghost | MineralAmorphous | 66 | |
#1048 | Cursola | Ghost | Water 1Water 3 | 30 | |
#1051 | Runerigus | GroundGhost | MineralAmorphous | 38 | |
#1055 | Pincurchin | Electric | Water 1Amorphous | 35 | |
#150 | Gengar Mega | GhostPoison | Amorphous | 12 | |
#471 | Banette Mega | Ghost | Amorphous | 26 | |
#128 | Slowbro Mega | WaterPsychic | MonsterWater 1 | 1 | |
#153 | Steelix Mega | SteelGround | Mineral | 4 | |
#435 | Camerupt Mega | FireGround | Field | 29 | |
#126 | Slowpoke Galar | Psychic | MonsterWater 1 | 1 | |
#129 | Slowbro Galar | PoisonPsychic | MonsterWater 1 | 1 | |
#131 | Slowking Galar | PoisonPsychic | MonsterWater 1 | 1 | |
#322 | Corsola Galar | Ghost | Water 1Water 3 | 30 | |
#684 | Yamask Galar | GroundGhost | MineralAmorphous | 36 |
Pokémon that Learn Curse by Breeding
Pokémon that Learn Curse by Machine
Available
Red Blue | No |
Yellow | No |
Ruby Sapphire | Yes |
Emerald | Yes |
FireRed LeafGreen | Yes |
Diamond Pearl | Yes |
Platinum | Yes |
HeartGold SoulSilver | Yes |
Black White | Yes |
Black 2 White 2 | Yes |
X Y | Yes |
Sun Moon | Yes |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Yes |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Yes |
Sword Shield | Yes |